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Boxing Gyms in Hickory, NC

8 of the 18 martial arts schools we list in Hickory 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. Atlantic MMA

    1012 3rd Avenue Pl NW, Hickory, NC 28601-4811

    Mon–Thurs: 5:30pm

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

    3404 6th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC 28601-9092

    Mon, Wed 5:30pm–8:40pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  3. Hickory Academy of Martial Arts

    2063 Main Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602-1404

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  4. Fenix Jiu Jitsu MMA

    2517 Springs Rd NE, Hickory, NC 28601

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  5. True Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness

    735 13th Ave Dr SE, Hickory, NC 28602

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  6. Thai Kickboxing Organization-TKO of Hickory

    940 US Highway 70 SW, Hickory, NC 28602-5033

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing
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  7. Lake Hickory Muay Thai

    3204 S NC 127 Hwy, Hickory, NC 28602-8212

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  8. Loco Soto Boxing

    1811 Highland Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601

    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.