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Boxing Gyms in North Hempstead, NY

5 of the 6 martial arts schools we list in North 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. A-Force Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy

    340 Great Neck Rd, North Hempstead, NY 11021-4227

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
  2. Taecole Tae Kwon Do and Fitness

    900 Willis Ave, North Hempstead, NY 11507-1940

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
  3. DoMA Taekwondo

    8 Hillcrest Ave, North Hempstead, NY 11030-2316

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
  4. Kick Fit Performance Kickboxing Carle Place

    200 Glen Cove Rd, North Hempstead, NY 11514-1228

    Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

    Muay thai / kickboxingMMA
  5. Conley's Gym

    595 Plandome Rd, North Hempstead, NY 11030

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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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Good to know

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.