Boxing Gyms in San Diego

San Diego's boxing map runs from City Boxing downtown, open since 2001, to Old School Boxing on El Cajon Boulevard and Maxwell's up in Miramar: 14 gyms in our directory. Most offer a first class to size up the room before you commit.

Boxing gyms in San Diego

Listings updated July 2026, official links verified · Schedules and details are community-sourced: check with the venue before you go.

  • City Heights Muay Thai

    City Heights Muay Thai, City Heights, San Diego.

  • Downtown Boxing Works

    Downtown Boxing Works, Downtown, San Diego.

  • Hillcrest Fitness Collective

    Hillcrest Fitness Collective, Hillcrest, San Diego.

  • Oceanside Striking Lab

    Oceanside Striking Lab, Oceanside, San Diego.

  • Point Loma Fight Club

    Point Loma Fight Club, Point Loma, San Diego.

  • 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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