Boxing Gyms in San Diego
Looking for a place to box in San Diego? These gyms cover everything from fundamentals classes to competitive sparring. Programs and schedules vary, so contact the gym before your first visit.
Boxing gyms in San Diego
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American Kickboxing Academy San Diego
South Bay branch of the famed American Kickboxing Academy in Chula Vista, offering MMA, Thailand-lineage Muay Thai, BJJ and submission wrestling.
Bomber Squad Academy
Competition-oriented boxing and Muay Thai academy in El Cajon (East County) whose coaching staff includes USA Boxing Elite National Champion Julius Ballo.
City Boxing
Downtown San Diego’s original martial arts school, established in 2001, offering 40+ weekly classes in boxing, Muay Thai and BJJ taught by former and current professional fighters.
Maxwell's Boxing
Miramar boxing gym focused on authentic boxing instruction for adults and kids, from fundamentals to competition.
Old School Boxing and Fitness Center
Traditional boxing gym on El Cajon Boulevard that has trained fighters and fitness boxers of all levels since 2008.
San Diego Combat Academy
East County academy in Spring Valley offering MMA, boxing and Muay Thai with coach Tony Palafox, plus gi and no-gi jiu jitsu for kids and adults seven days a week.
The Arena MMA
Large combat sports gym in Point Loma covering MMA, BJJ, boxing and Muay Thai.
The Training Center
Pacific Beach MMA gym founded by former UFC fighter Chris Leben, home of world champion Baret Yoshida’s jiu jitsu program alongside boxing, kickboxing and wrestling.
Victory MMA & Fitness
MMA and fitness gym in Point Loma with grappling and striking programs.
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Frequently asked questions
- Can beginners join a boxing gym in San Diego?
- Yes, most boxing gyms run fundamentals classes where you learn stance, footwork and punches long before any sparring. Sparring is always optional, coach-supervised and matched by experience.
- What do I need for my first boxing class?
- Comfortable athletic clothes and water are enough on day one. Most gyms lend gloves to newcomers. Once you commit, get your own hand wraps, 14–16 oz gloves and a mouthguard.
- How do I find a boxing sparring partner in San Diego?
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