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Boxing Gyms in Richmond, VA

14 of the 39 martial arts schools we list in Richmond 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. American Karate Center

    10901 Southlake Ct, Richmond, VA 23236-3913

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
  2. MMA Institute

    6415 Jahnke Rd, Richmond, VA 23225

    Thursday 10:00

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
  3. Bushin Martial Arts Academy

    6024 Brook Rd, Richmond, VA 23227-2279

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
  4. Revolution BJJ

    2125 Staples Mill Rd, Richmond, VA 23230-2905

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
  5. Gibson's Martial Arts Inc

    1000 Westover Hills Blvd, Richmond, VA 23225

    Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
  6. Mongrel Martial Arts

    11617 Busy St, Richmond, VA 23236-4059

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
  7. Daruma Dojo Karate

    8219 Hull St Rd, Richmond, VA 23235-6413

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
  8. 10 Kicks Muay Thai

    9768 Midlothian Tpke, Richmond, VA 23235-4973

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
  9. WIN Martial Arts

    10090 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23235

    Tuesdays - Thursdays 5:30

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing
  10. Richmond Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense Academy

    725 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220-3804

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
  11. Cuong Nhu Richmond - Zanshin Dojo

    Humphrey Calder Community Center 414 N Thompson St., Richmond, VA 23221

    Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
  12. TITLE Boxing Club Richmond

    2525 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23220

    Muay thai / kickboxing
  13. Vintage Boxing Club

    1202 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230

    Muay thai / kickboxing
  14. Tactical Martial Arts

    9828-E Midlothian Tpke, Richmond, VA 23235

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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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Good to know

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.