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Boxing Gyms in Poughkeepsie, NY

5 of the 10 martial arts schools we list in Poughkeepsie 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. Mercury Jiu Jitsu

    9 Vassar St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-3022

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  2. National Martial Arts

    473 Violet Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1033

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  3. East Wave Dojo

    2 Lagrange Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-2429

    Monday & Wednesday from 7-8:30 PM

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  4. Precision Boxing & Mixed Martial Arts

    60 Firemens Way, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-6524

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  5. APJ Boxing Club Inc.

    677 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

    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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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.