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.
Fargo 6
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Valor Martial Arts
1404 33rd St S, Fargo, ND 58103-3482
Mon-Fri: 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Academy of Combat Arts
3332 4th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103-2231
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Fargo BJJ and Kickboxing Academy
1335 2nd Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102-4215
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Elite 12 Kickboxing Fitness
2553 Kirsten Ln S #205, Fargo, ND 58104
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JSK Muay Thai Academy
4041 Main Ave, Fargo, ND 58103-1145
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Rogue Boxing Club
2553 Kirsten Ln S Suite 205 South, Fargo, ND 58104
Bismarck 3
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Bismarck Self Defense Academy
3007 Morrison Ave, Bismarck, ND 58504-6868
Mon-Fri 5:45pm - 8:30pm
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Bismarck MMA
1418 Airport Rd, Bismarck, ND 58504-6951
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Mind & Body Boxing
216 N 2nd St, Bismarck, ND 58501
Minot 3
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Bad Ace Shou Shu Academy
110 1st St SE, Minot, ND 58701-3902
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Minot ATA Martial Arts
515 20th Ave SE, Minot, ND 58701-6661
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Lopez Boxing Gym - Minot
4715 N Broadway, Minot, ND 58703-0455
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Grand Forks BJJ
2750 Gateway Dr, Grand Forks, ND 58203-0811
Monday – Friday: Noon & Evenings, Saturday: Noons, Sunday: Rest
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Progressive Martial Arts
1604 S Washington St, Grand Forks, ND 58201-6334
Monday: 5:15PM - 8:15PM
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Dominion Boxing
1470 E Villard St, Dickinson, ND 58601
Hazen 1
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Mack Training Academy
1033 2nd Ave NW, Hazen, ND 58545
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Northwest Martial Arts - West Fargo Taekwondo
207 Main Ave E, West Fargo, ND 58078
Also in North Dakota
- Kids Martial Arts Classes22
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools20
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools19
- MMA Gyms9
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Gi Training Programs9
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and BJJ Training Classes8
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Training Academies8
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Classes8
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Martial Arts Schools7
- Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training6
- Dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies6
Good to know
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.
How to lose body fat percentage?
Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in North Dakota can browse 17 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.
How to drain fluid from ear?
Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in North Dakota should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 17 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.