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Boxing Gyms in New Bern, NC

5 of the 10 martial arts schools we list in New Bern 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. Walters Jiu Jitsu

    610 Airport Rd, New Bern, NC 28560-7800

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  2. Nine Limbs After School Academy

    1413 Tatum Dr, New Bern, NC 28560-4549

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxing
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  3. Hap Ki Do, Boxing and Martial Arts of New Bern, NC

    3966 M L King Jr Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562-2297

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxing
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  4. Moreno BJJ

    201 Kale Rd, New Bern, NC 28562-7055

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  5. Ward Boxing, MMA and Fitness

    4110 M L King Jr Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562-2270

    Muay thai / kickboxingMMA
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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.