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Boxing Gyms in Roanoke, VA

8 of the 24 martial arts schools we list in Roanoke 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. Super Kicks Karate

    3565 Electric Rd, Roanoke, VA 24018-4449

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  2. Hybrid -- Jiu-Jitsu * judo * Muay Thai

    310 Salem Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24016-3612

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  3. Kaizen Jiu Jitsu Roanoke

    941 Industry Ave SE, Roanoke, VA 24013-2927

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  4. Elliott's Family Karate Academy

    15 Franklin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA 24011-2412

    Wednesday at 5:30

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  5. Lindamood's Martial Arts Center

    5320 Peters Creek Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019-3852

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  6. Roanoke Taekwondo

    4244 Electric Rd, Roanoke, VA 24018

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  7. Melrose Athletic Club

    915 9th St SE, Roanoke, VA 24013

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  8. iLoveKickboxing - Roanoke

    4347 Starkey Rd, Roanoke, VA 24018

    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.