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Boxing Gyms in Durham, NC

5 of the 30 martial arts schools we list in Durham 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. United Thai Boxing & MMA

    4900 NC-55, Durham, NC 27713-7804

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  2. Bull City Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    3111 Shannon Rd, Durham, NC 27707-6339

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  3. TKFmma Basic Weapons Class

    1921 N Pointe Dr, Durham, NC 27705-2672

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  4. Elevate MMA Academy

    2945 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703-8024

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  5. Jae's Personal Training / Boxing Training

    4900 NC Highway 55 Ste 485, Durham, NC 27713

    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.