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Boxing Gyms in Buffalo, NY

16 of the 37 martial arts schools we list in Buffalo have boxing or striking classes.

Boxing, kickboxing and Muay Thai are taught in very different rooms — some are fight gyms with a ring and a competition team, others run fitness-style classes where nobody spars. These gyms list boxing or striking classes, so you can pick by what you actually want to do: learn to fight, get in shape, or both.

  1. WNY MMA & Fitness

    255 Great Arrow Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207

    10am – 9pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  2. Kin-Tora Martial Arts and Fitness Center

    1827 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14207

    Tuesday, Thursday: 6:00 PM

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  3. Buffalo Saber Academy

    280 Center Rd, Buffalo, NY 14224

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  4. Master Khechen's Martial Arts Academy

    1200 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216-1312

    Monday 10:00am

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  5. Swan's Martial Arts Academy

    275 Alexander Ave, Buffalo, NY 14211

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  6. SPAR Self Defense

    4685 Transit Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221-6022

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  7. Terrie's Boxing Club

    1471 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing
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  8. The Buffalo Boxing Club

    259 Amherst St, Buffalo, NY 14207

    Monday through Friday 4pm-8pm

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  9. Buffalo Boxing

    Buffalo, NY

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  10. Johnny's Boxing and Fitness

    300 Delaware Ave Ste 204, Buffalo, NY 14202

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  11. West Side Boxing Club

    164 W Ferry St, Buffalo, NY 14213

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  12. Bombsquad Academy Center

    307 Leroy Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214-2520

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  13. Boxstar Training

    512 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222-2014

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  14. Crosstraining Academy of Martial Arts

    3117 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY 14225-2606

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  15. Flare Center Boxing

    307 Leroy Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  16. Black Box Studio Buffalo

    567 Exchange St, Buffalo, NY 14210-1368

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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Sparring is almost always optional. A good striking gym lets beginners train pad work and bag rounds for weeks before anyone steps in the ring, and many never spar at all. If contact matters to you either way, ask how sparring is scheduled and whether headgear and a partner of your size are required.

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Do I need experience to join a boxing gym?

No. Most gyms run beginner classes that start with stance, footwork and pad work. You will need hand wraps and gloves after the first trial session; many gyms lend gloves at first.

What is the difference between boxing and kickboxing classes?

Boxing uses punches only; kickboxing and Muay Thai add kicks, and Muay Thai adds knees, elbows and clinch work. Fitness kickboxing classes often skip partner drills entirely.

Are boxing classes good for kids?

Many gyms run youth programs focused on conditioning and technique with no head contact. Ask about age groups and whether youth sparring is supervised and optional.