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Boxing Gyms in Asheville, NC

8 of the 33 martial arts schools we list in Asheville 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. Rogue Combat Club

    1078 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805-2044

    Mon–Thu 11:00 AM–8:00 PM, Sat 8:00 AM–12:00 PM

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  2. Panda-Monium Martial Arts

    823 Fairview St, Asheville, NC 28803-2859

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  3. Premier Martial Arts

    239 S Liberty St, Asheville, NC 28801-2334

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  4. Speakeasy Jiu-Jitsu and Wrestling Academy

    640 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804-3400

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  5. Temple Muay Thai

    800 Fairview Rd, Asheville, NC 28803

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxing
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  6. Blue Ridge Taekwondo

    1340 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805-1602

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  7. Oakley Fight Club

    3 S Tunnel Rd L85, Asheville, NC 28805

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  8. MPAC 360

    3 S Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805-2208

    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.