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Boxing Gyms in Hempstead, NY

9 of the 15 martial arts schools we list in Hempstead 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. Challenge TaeKwonDo

    505 Newbridge Rd, Hempstead, NY 11554-4121

    Monday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  2. Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts

    2128 Merrick Ave, Hempstead, NY 11566

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  3. Ortiz Chinese Boxing Academy

    830 Carman Ave, Hempstead, NY 11590-6428

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  4. Adel's Martial Arts Academy

    3553 Long Beach Rd, Hempstead, NY 11572

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  5. A.B. Martial Arts • Striking Academy

    2046 N Jerusalem Rd, Hempstead, NY 11710

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  6. Hero Kickboxing and Fitness

    148 Gardiners Ave, Hempstead, NY 11756

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  7. Khaoboy Thaiboxing & BJJ Academy

    1157 Merrick Ave, Hempstead, NY 11566-1034

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  8. Hempstead Boxing Club

    335 Greenwich St, Hempstead, NY 11550-6330

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  9. Precision Boxing School

    229 Baldwin Rd, Hempstead, NY 11550

    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.