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Boxing Gyms in Knoxville, TN

13 of the 66 martial arts schools we list in Knoxville 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. Premier Martial Arts

    10845 Hardin Valley Rd, Knoxville, TN 37932-1410

    Friday 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  2. Premier Martial Arts Northshore

    2028 Town Center Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37922

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  3. Checkmat Knoxville Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

    4638 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914-3223

    Saturdays 10 am

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  4. Hero Athletics

    11214 Outlet Dr, Knoxville, TN 37932

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  5. Knoxville Martial Arts Academy

    6514 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920-6570

    Saturday: 10:00 am

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  6. Premier Martial Arts North Knoxville

    2427 Callahan Dr, Knoxville, TN 37912

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  7. Cate Jiu-jitsu and Kickboxing

    4028 Papermill Dr, Knoxville, TN 37909-2006

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  8. Kick and Fit Club

    10905 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934-1959

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  9. Kings Muay Thai & MMA

    1530 Washington Ave NE, Knoxville, TN 37917-6803

    Muay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  10. Power House Boxing

    9294 Kingston Pike #101, Knoxville, TN 37922

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  11. Rock Steady Boxing

    9965 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  12. Knoxville Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Kickboxing

    4918 N Broadway NE, Knoxville, TN 37918-2314

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  13. Fusion Martial Arts Club

    215 Center Park Dr Ste 550, Knoxville, TN 37922

    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.