All states›Boxing Gyms›Ohio›Columbus

Boxing Gyms in Columbus, OH

14 of the 55 martial arts schools we list in Columbus 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. Ronin Training Center

    1012 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43212-3111

    8:00 am - 8:30 pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website Directions

  2. 10th Planet Columbus

    5084 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214-1526

    Mon 5:30pm-8:30pm, Tue 4:30pm-8:30pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website Directions

  3. Safe House Grappling Academy Columbus Ohio

    1991 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43207-2324

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website Directions

  4. Ho-I Kung-Fu & Tai-Chi

    10 Oakland Park Ave, Columbus, OH 43214

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website Directions

  5. Short North Muay Thai

    855 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43212-2632

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website Directions

  6. Neighborhood Boxing Club

    4324 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214

    Muay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website Directions

  7. Pilger's Old Skool Boxing & Fitness Academy

    664 N Hague Ave, Columbus, OH 43204

    Muay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website Directions

  8. TITLE Boxing Club

    8727 Sancus Blvd, Columbus, OH 43240

    Muay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website Directions

  9. RIZE Boxing & Fitness

    2490 Scarborough Square, Columbus, OH 43232

    Muay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website Directions

  10. iLoveKickboxing - Columbus

    2264 Henderson Rd, Columbus, OH 43220

    Muay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website Directions

  11. FitGo

    632 Harrisburg Pike, Columbus, OH 43223-2112

    Muay thai / kickboxing
    Call Directions

  12. Ohio Muay Thai Academy - West Side

    915 Distribution Dr, Columbus, OH 43228-1009

    Muay thai / kickboxing
    Call Directions

  13. Master Lek's Muay Thai

    2978 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43209-1965

    Muay thai / kickboxing
    Call Directions

  14. UpHill Boxing

    571 Holtzman Ave, Columbus, OH 43205

    Muay thai / kickboxing
    Call Directions
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.

Also in Columbus

More in Columbus and Ohio

Boxing Gyms near Columbus

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.