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Urban Boxing Navy Yard
5 ★★★★★ 103 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Washington, District of Columbia
Authentic Thai — reviews and the gym's own info point to coaching rooted in Thailand's muay thai tradition. If lineage matters to you, ask where the coaches trained and about their kru.
Energetic fitness center for boxing, also offering fitness classes.
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 urbanboxingnavyyard.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 202-621-8705
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:15 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6:15 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–1:30 pm |
The classes they run
“I cannot recommend this gym enough, for boxers of all skill levels.”
“pt_ on IG), who provides personal training at the Navy Yard location.”
“The coaches are amazing and kind and you get such a great workout every time.”
“The facility has new, clean equipment, all of the bags you could ever want, and a sparring ring.”
“I can’t recommend training with Kelly enough I used to box competitively for years, both as a fighter and later as a coach, so I’m used to pushing my body hard.”
“The staff here are hands on and help with proper form and give nutritional tips even if you're just dropping by for short visit it.”
“My son trains with Robert and a few others at this location.”
Other martial arts here
“If you've thought about trying boxing, kickboxing, or jiu-jitsu, give Urban Boxing a try - I think your first class is free, too.”
“As a newbie who didn’t know anything about boxing I was nervous before my first class, and now I’m absolutely loving it here and this place feels like a community.”
“And jiu-jitsu classes led by Ron or Mike challenge you to learn every time you visit.”
What members say
“I can’t say enough about the caliber of the coaches. I’ve had great experiences with every coach, but Mike Easton in particular has been incredible.”
“As a newbie who didn’t know anything about boxing I was nervous before my first class, and now I’m absolutely loving it here and this place feels like a community.”
“Urban Boxing was every bit as good as my usual spot and they were very friendly and made me feel right at home from my first training session.”
“The staff here are hands on and help with proper form and give nutritional tips even if you're just dropping by for short visit it.”
“Del’s classes are amazing too, he gives a killer workout that will leave you feeling like the best version of yourself!”
“I can’t recommend training with Kelly enough I used to box competitively for years, both as a fighter and later as a coach, so I’m used to pushing my body hard.”
From the reviews
Hands down the best boxing gym I’ve ever gone to! From day one they made me feel like part of a community. The coaches are amazing and kind and you get such a great workout every time. 10000/10 would recommend this boxing gym! If I wasn’t moving from DC I’ll probably have a membership here forever.
I’ve tried 9Round Fitness and Mayweather Boxing for years, and while I was always getting a solid cardio workout, I eventually realized something was missing — I wasn’t actually learning the fundamentals of boxing. That all changed when I joined Urban Boxing Navy Yard.
Urban Boxing is a fantastic gym. I was visiting D.C. for business and needed a good boxing gym to maintain my conditioning routine. My hometown boxing gym is run by a former Olympian, so I was worried about finding a gym of a similar caliber.
I joined Urban Boxing Yard on a whim and it has definitely changed my life for the better. I wasn’t exactly out of shape but really struggled with routine when it comes to exercise. I learn something new every week and the work outs at Urban are no joke.
New to muay thai? Start at Urban Boxing Navy Yard
Urban Boxing Navy Yard 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 Navy Yard
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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