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Boxing Gyms in Washington, DC

11 of the 49 martial arts schools we list in Washington 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. BETA Academy

    1353 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009-4807

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  2. N-Flux

    1722 I St NW, Washington, DC 20006-3770

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  3. Premier Martial Arts

    2009 Walt Lincoln Way NE, Washington, DC 20002-1662

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  4. DragonGate DC

    1234 Quincy St NE, Washington, DC 20017

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  5. BOOMBOX Boxing Club

    1221 Van St SE #140, Washington, DC 20003

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  6. Tony's Boxing Gym

    1216 Mt Olivet Rd NE, Washington, DC 20002

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  7. Urban Boxing Foggy Bottom

    1116 24th St NW, Washington, DC 20037

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  8. Rock Steady Boxing DC

    1449 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  9. Mayweather Boxing + Fitness

    230 Water St SE Ste 125, Washington, DC 20003

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  10. Boom Box Boxing

    1216 Mt Olivet Rd NE, Washington, DC 20002

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  11. 11 Overcomers Boxing & Fitness Gym

    1351 Alabama Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032-5047

    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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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.