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Alton Street Boxing & Fitness
4.7 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Arlington, Massachusetts
Unassuming gym offering non-competitive boxing & kickboxing, plus fitness & self-defense classes.
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes (ages 10–15) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule altonstreetboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 781-646-0288
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“Charles and the other instructors have a great tone with kids, treating them with respect and setting high expectations with positive reinforcement.”
“Charles is great at working with any skill level, so if you are curious, looking for a great workout (and stress release), never having boxed before should not stop you.”
“The Muay Thai class is my go to and it’s great for both beginners and people wanting to improve and learn from the best.”
Other martial arts here
“We had tried kickboxing at a different studio and it felt like we were being rushed into the moves with no focus on technique.”
“He's got a great martial arts/boxing/fitness facility, conveniently located in Arlington Center; the students are nice and respectful and the school is very clean.”
What members say
“I train boxing here with the excellent instructor Todd- an extremely clean, well-outfitted facility with a passionate staff and reasonable prices.”
“All the instructors I worked with -- Charles, Todd, and Kru Mark, were all very professional, friendly, and encouraging.”
“Apart from techniques, they also build a culture of perseverance and respect, making me want to introduce martial arts to my kid in the future.”
“Charles is great at working with any skill level, so if you are curious, looking for a great workout (and stress release), never having boxed before should not stop you.”
“He's got a great martial arts/boxing/fitness facility, conveniently located in Arlington Center; the students are nice and respectful and the school is very clean.”
From the reviews
My 13-year old daughter has been attending classes at Alton Street Boxing & Fitness for almost one year. She has gained an impressive level of skill as well as fitness attending 1-2 classes per week. More importantly, she absolutely loves it.
I have been taking the boxing and cardio class at Alton Street for over a year now. I have nothing but great things to say about the school. All the instructors are kind and helpful, and the school does excellent job of creating a community that made it easy for me to stay on track of my fitness goals.
The tone and culture of teaching, learning, and excellence is set by owner/operator Charles DeVirgilio. Charles refers to the training sessions as ‘lessons’ and cross-training as part of the ‘curriculum’ because there truly is high quality learning to be had for participants of all skill/experience levels.
This place is a gem. My husband and I enjoy and look forward to working out here. Charles is one of the best instructors and takes the time to teach every technique till we get it right. We have attended both USA boxing and Muay Thai with him and they have been really great learning experiences.
New to muay thai? Start at Alton Street Boxing & Fitness
Alton Street Boxing & Fitness comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at Alton Street Boxing & Fitness
Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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