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Boxing Gyms in Charleston, SC

7 of the 29 martial arts schools we list in Charleston 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. American Top Team Lowcountry

    1850 Wallace School Rd Ste A, Charleston, SC 29407

    Mon - Fri: 9am - 9pm

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  2. National Karate MMA

    1119 Wappoo Rd, Charleston, SC 29407-5941

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  3. Gracie Jiujitsu Charleston

    2070 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407-4604

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  4. Charleston Boxing Club

    1099 King St, Charleston, SC 29403

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  5. 9Round Fitness

    1890 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  6. TITLE Boxing Club Charleston West Ashley

    1975 Magwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29414

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  7. East Bay Boxing Club | Powered by IBBOXING®

    997 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC 29403

    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.