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Boxing Gyms in Rochester, NY

14 of the 60 martial arts schools we list in Rochester 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. Ronin Martial Arts Academy

    1600 Clinton Ave N, Rochester, NY 14621

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  2. Rochester Top Team

    1900 S Clinton Ave, Rochester, NY 14618-5621

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  3. 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Rochester

    1150 University Ave, Rochester, NY 14607-1647

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  4. Rochester Jiu Jitsu

    107 Norris Dr, Rochester, NY 14610-2400

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  5. Synthesis Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    1225 Jefferson Rd, Rochester, NY 14623

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  6. Rochester Muay Thai

    31 Richmond St, Rochester, NY 14607-1329

    Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  7. Martial Arts America

    1614 Penfield Rd, Rochester, NY 14625-2390

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  8. Bee Relentless Boxing

    565 Blossom Rd Ste E, Rochester, NY 14610

    5:00 AM to 12:00 AM, seven days a week

    Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxing
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  9. New Era Martial Arts LLC

    2199 E Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY 14623

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing
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  10. ROC Boxing Fitness

    524 Atlantic Ave, Rochester, NY 14609

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  11. Future Boxing Club

    460 Buffalo Rd #300C, Rochester, NY 14611

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  12. Rochester Fight Factory

    121 Lincoln Ave, Rochester, NY 14611

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  13. Nasty Knuckles boxing

    1555 Lyell Ave Ste 137, Rochester, NY 14606

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  14. Solo Boxing

    1150 University Ave Bldg 5 suite 3, Rochester, NY 14607

    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.