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Boxing Gyms in Tacoma, WA

7 of the 35 martial arts schools we list in Tacoma 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. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Tacoma

    3630 S Cedar St, Tacoma, WA 98409-5702

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  2. Nova Ryu BJJ

    3912 E Portland Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404-4621

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  3. KickHouse

    5401 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406-2617

    Mon 6am-8pm, Tue-Wed 6:30am-8pm, Thu 6:30am-9pm, Fri 6am-7:30pm, Sat 7am-12:30pm, Sun 8am-10am

    Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxing
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  4. Samurai Martial Arts Tacoma

    3819 N 27th St, Tacoma, WA 98407

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  5. Wave Combat Sports

    1720 S 7th St, Tacoma, WA 98405-3316

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  6. Brito's Kickboxing

    1148 72nd St E, Tacoma, WA 98404-1800

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing
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  7. Bomb shelter boxing club

    3906 S 12th St Unit B, Tacoma, WA 98405

    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.