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Boxing Gyms in Long Island City, NY

5 of the 15 martial arts schools we list in Long Island City 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. Hinds Combat Sports

    44-16 23rd St, Long Island City, NY 11101

    7:30PM. Dominyka trained under Marce

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  2. Raktan Muay Thai

    38-30 31st St, Long Island City, NY 11101

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxing
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  3. CKO Kickboxing Astoria

    40-06 Astoria Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11103

    Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxing
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  4. K2 Boxing

    34-09 Queens Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  5. iLoveKickboxing - Long Island City

    4545 Center Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11109

    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.