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Boxing Gyms in Columbia, SC

11 of the 34 martial arts schools we list in Columbia 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. The Warrior Warehouse Training Institute

    2901 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29204-1437

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  2. Lycan Mixed Martial Arts

    1916 Taylor St, Columbia, SC 29201-3544

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  3. Spartan Academy Mixed Martial Arts

    3510 Bush River Rd Bldg C, Columbia, SC 29210

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  4. Wing Chun

    1801 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201-3578

    Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  5. Black Flag Training Group

    2901 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29204-1437

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  6. Zen Shotokai Karate at WF

    1055 Market Rd, Columbia, SC 29201

    Monday & Wednesday: 6:30 pm

    Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  7. Tiger Rock Martial Arts

    9557 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223-4305

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  8. Soda City Combat Club

    721 Saluda Ave, Columbia, SC 29205-1647

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  9. Nitro Martial Arts and Fitness

    8907 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223-6363

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxing
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  10. Battle Boxing Gym

    515 Superior St, Columbia, SC 29205-3737

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  11. Robinson-Neal Boxing Academy

    7201 Parklane Rd, Columbia, SC 29223-7648

    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.