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Boxing Gyms in Newport News, VA

8 of the 18 martial arts schools we list in Newport News 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. Full Circle Kung Fu

    12650 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23602

    Kids (3-10): Mon & Wed 5:30pm–6:15pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  2. Siren Jiu Jitsu

    601 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Newport News, VA 23606

    Monday and Thursday at 6:00

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  3. Modern American Mixed Martial Arts

    14346 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23602-3800

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  4. New World Academy

    121 Herman Melville Ave, Newport News, VA 23606-1378

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  5. SHIFT Combat Sports

    610 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Newport News, VA 23606-0117

    Muay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  6. Tactika Training and Security Services

    813 79th St, Newport News, VA 23605-2205

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  7. iLoveKickboxing - Newport News, VA

    47 Hidenwood Shopping Ctr, Newport News, VA 23606

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  8. Peninsula Boxing Academy

    14302 Old Courthouse Way, Newport News, VA 23602-3727

    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.