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Boxing Gyms in Wilmington, NC

9 of the 39 martial arts schools we list in Wilmington 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. Cape Fear Martial Arts

    301 N Green Meadows Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405-2566

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  2. Martial Arts and More

    4545 Technology Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  3. Cape Fear Boxing

    1019 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing
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  4. Port City Boxing & Fitness

    1302 Castle St, Wilmington, NC 28401-5453

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing
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  5. 9Round

    3301 Masonboro Loop Rd #103, Wilmington, NC 28409

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  6. Rock Steady Boxing

    6500 Windmill Way E-2, Wilmington, NC 28405

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  7. Champion Karate & Kickboxing Center

    5941 Carolina Beach Rd Unit B, Wilmington, NC 28412

    Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  8. FitFight Fitness Boxing

    1724 Gardner Dr #140, Wilmington, NC 28405

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  9. Braveheart Kickboxing and Fitness

    6019 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403-4745

    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.