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Boxing Gyms in Annandale, VA

5 of the 10 martial arts schools we list in Annandale 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. Shadow Combatives & Self-Defense

    6930 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
  2. Lees Hapmudo Studio

    4127 Meadow Ct, Annandale, VA 22003

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
  3. Z's Boxing Gym

    4119 John Marr Dr, Annandale, VA 22003

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxing
  4. Lotus Thai Boxing

    4542 John Marr Dr, Annandale, VA 22003-3308

    Monday - Friday: 4pm - 8pm, Saturday: 10:00am-12:00pm, Sunday: Closed

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
  5. YSL Hapmudo Studio

    7036 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003-3104

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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.