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Urban Boxing Foggy Bottom
4.8 ★★★★★ 221 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Washington, District of Columbia
Spacious gym offering boxing, kickboxing and BJJ classes for all levels plus personal training.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 urbanboxingdc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 202-621-8131
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | 9:30 am–1:15 pm |
The classes they run
“Instructors Agatha and Sophie were so helpful, as it was my first time kickboxing.”
“I also purchased a Private Lesson for a more tailored boxing training experience.”
“I had so much fun and felt very welcome in the gym, and got a great workout in.”
“Classes have different levels, whether you are completely new to boxing or already quite advanced/used to sparring you’ll be in good hands!”
“People are motivated to grow and progress as fighters, teachers actually teach, they know what they are doing and take the time to help you improve.”
“In town from the Bronx for a quick stay to set up my daughter in her new apartment.”
Other martial arts here
“They offer a variety of classes including boxing, jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, and kickboxing, which keeps things interesting.”
“As a boxing practitioner of many years, I greatly appreciate the warm personalities and the expertise that is offered here.”
“They offer a variety of classes including boxing, jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, and kickboxing, which keeps things interesting.”
“The boxing is also top notch as well, and the new wrestling class is super fun and informative.”
What members say
“Lots of good partners to spar/roll with from a range of skill levels, and Mike (both of them) is an amazing instructor.”
“Instructors Agatha and Sophie were so helpful, as it was my first time kickboxing.”
“The environment is very welcoming, the classes are well structured, and you learn proper technique.”
“The environment is very welcoming, the classes are well structured, and you learn proper technique.”
“I had so much fun and felt very welcome in the gym, and got a great workout in.”
“People are motivated to grow and progress as fighters, teachers actually teach, they know what they are doing and take the time to help you improve.”
From the reviews
I have trained at this gym since 2020! I will never stop recommending it. Boxing classes and the people are awesome. The BJJ team is amazing and my favorite is the new addition of WRESTLING! Gideon is one of the best coaches and he makes sure everyone understands the complex mechanics and rules of wrestling.
Urban Boxing at Foggy Bottom has been awesome to me. The overall vibe is amazing. I felt to be part of a great community. All the trainers are super nice and take an interest in you no matter what fitness level you’re at.
This gym is very welcoming. I took the morning boxing class and it gave me a good sweat. I also purchased a Private Lesson for a more tailored boxing training experience. The equipment is great and they actually maintain/clean their equipment (after class, I saw someone that was designated to clean the mats).
I’ve only taken one class here, the free trial, and I already know I’m going to sign up, great atmosphere, great people, teachers are so amazing and down to help, and you’re not going to get a deal this good anywhere in DC tbh
New to muay thai? Start at Urban Boxing Foggy Bottom
Urban Boxing Foggy Bottom 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 Urban Boxing Foggy Bottom
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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