Boxing Gyms in Downtown

Knuckle Up Boxing Gym & Fitness Center Raleigh is located at 714 North West Street in a big red building near Peace Street and Glenwood Avenue. Established in 2019, the gym offers free on-site parking and features a 24-hour fitness center alongside its boxing facilities. Training options include group fitness classes like boxing fundamentals, strength training, advanced boxing, and women's boxing, as well as kids' classes for ages 4-13, focusing on skill-building and confidence. Personal training is available in one-on-one, partner, or small group formats with customized plans.

Memberships are month-to-month with no long-term commitments. Newcomers receive a complimentary first class, requiring early arrival and a signed waiver. Kids' first classes are also free, with a parent or guardian present. The experienced coaching team includes founder Randy Wood, a martial arts expert with 20+ years of experience, and trainers specializing in boxing, strength, and fitness. Classes run Monday through Saturday, with varied schedules for strength, boxing, and kids' sessions. The gym fosters community through social media updates on classes, events, and promotions.

9Round Kickboxing Fitness in Raleigh, North Carolina is located at 107 East Davie Street, at the corner of E Davie St. and Wilmington St., across from Red Hat and Duke Energy. The gym offers a dynamic 30-minute kickboxing circuit with nine stations, featuring daily-changing workouts that blend kickboxing techniques, functional movement training, and core exercises. Members receive semi-private instruction, heart rate training, and nutrition support, with trainer-led, self-guided, and virtual workout options.

Certified trainers include Irina Lavigne, Alvin Davis (a martial arts black belt), and Nicole Jardine. The gym operates 365 days a year, providing flexible access without restrictive class times. Heart rate monitoring tracks progress, and workouts target endurance, heart health, stress relief, calorie burning, and muscle building. A free introductory session is available.

Founded in 2008 by Shannon and Heather Hudson, 9Round brings championship-level kickboxing fitness to Raleigh in an accessible, efficient format.

Jawbreaker Boxing is located at 1505 Capital Blvd Unit 20B in Raleigh, North Carolina. Voted Best Boxing Gym in North Carolina, it offers classes for all skill levels, including Introduction Classes, Kid's Classes, and Women's Only Classes, with varied schedules throughout the week. A limited-time sale is active, and new clothing is available in the Jawbreaker Store.

The experienced coaching team includes Remy Fullwood, a USA Certified Boxing Coach and professional boxer with over 10 years of experience. Yvonne Caples, a National Golden Gloves Champion and IFBA Jr. Flyweight World Champion, brings over 30 years of expertise and holds a master's degree in Sports Coaching. Jon Best, a former semi-pro football player turned amateur boxer, now works full-time at the gym.

Contact via phone at (919) 747-9754 or email [email protected]. Follow @JAWBREAKER919 on social media.