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Boxing Gyms in Cary, NC

6 of the 37 martial arts schools we list in Cary 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. Carolina Self Defense & Krav Maga

    1144 Executive Cir, Cary, NC 27511-4573

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  2. TFTC Academy Cary

    6408 Tryon Rd, Cary, NC 27518-7050

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  3. Arrow MMA

    2889 Jones Franklin Rd, Cary, NC 27606

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  4. DTR Boxing Club

    517 E Chatham St, Cary, NC 27511

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  5. CKO Kickboxing Cary

    2974 Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary, NC 27518

    Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxing
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  6. iLoveKickboxing - Cary

    2700 NC Highway 55, Cary, NC 27519

    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.