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Boxing Gyms in Norfolk, VA

9 of the 18 martial arts schools we list in Norfolk 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. Ocean View Martial Arts

    9651 First View St, Norfolk, VA 23503-1649

    Mon - Fri 4:30

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  2. Kobukan Martial Arts Academy

    9563 Shore Dr, Norfolk, VA 23518-1711

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  3. The House of Muay Thai

    2119 Colonial Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  4. Choe's HapKiDo Tidewater VA Karate, Martial Arts and Kickboxing

    312 W Bute St, Norfolk, VA 23510-1302

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  5. Norfolk BJJ

    2119 Colonial Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517-1926

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  6. Eagles Self-Defense Academy

    154 W Government Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503-2906

    Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  7. Box-N-Go Boxing Gym

    7425 Sewells Point Rd, Norfolk, VA 23513

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  8. Todd's Eastside Boxing Club

    740 E 23rd St, Norfolk, VA 23504

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  9. Norfolk Hit Squad Boxing Club

    7425 Sewells Point Rd E, Norfolk, VA 23513

    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.