Boxing Classes in Miami
Boxing · Kendall / South Miami-Dade
Learn real boxing in Miami: stance, footwork, the jab, cross, hook, and uppercut, and how to defend yourself, taught by coaches who've competed. Beginners welcome.
- No experience or fitness level required
- Coached by fighters with real ring experience
- Boxers never kick, and partner drills are always boxer with boxer
- Ages 13 and up
- Your first class is free
What You Learn in Boxing
Boxing is the art of hitting without getting hit. You'll learn the four core punches (jab, cross, hook, and uppercut), how to move your feet, and how to defend with your guard, slips, and footwork. Then you put it together into real combinations on mitts and heavy bags. It's a full-body workout, but the real goal is skill: coordination, timing, and the kind of discipline that only comes from drilling something until it's automatic.
How Our Classes Work
Boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai students train together in the same class. Everyone shares the warm-up, footwork, and bag work, then each person trains their own style with coaches on the floor. Boxers stick to their hands. They never kick, and in partner drills boxers are always paired with other boxers.
You get the energy of a full class, and your partner work always matches what you're there to learn.
Boxing vs. Kickboxing vs. Muay Thai
| Style | What You Learn | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Boxing | Punches, footwork, head movement, defense | The sharpest hands and defense |
| Kickboxing | Punches and kicks | A great workout with real technique |
| Muay Thai | Punches, kicks, knees, elbows, clinch | The most complete striking skill set |
Not sure which to start with? Try one free class and ask the coach. Learn more about kickboxing and Muay Thai, or see all classes.
What Your First Boxing Class Looks Like
- Warm-up. Movement and footwork to get loose and focused.
- Stance and footwork. How to stand, stay balanced, and move in and out of range.
- Technique. One skill at a time: the jab, cross, hook, and uppercut, plus blocking and slipping.
- Mitts and bags. Put the combinations to work on mitts and heavy bags.
- Conditioning. Finish with work that builds a real boxer's engine.
It's mostly fundamentals. You'll sweat, you'll learn something real, and you won't spar.
Why Train Boxing at Wolfpack
Coached by fighters
Our coaches have stepped in the ring themselves. You learn technique the way it actually works under pressure.
Fundamentals first
Repetition until it's right, and no shortcuts. Beginners build a real foundation, and experienced students keep sharpening it.
Boxers only box
In our combined classes, boxers never kick and always drill with other boxers, so your partner work stays 100% boxing.
From first class to first fight
Whether you want fitness, self-defense, or to compete someday, our coaches train everyone from complete beginners to competitors.
Meet Your Boxing Coaches
Jake "King Cobra" Poss
Founder · Former Pro Fighter · 2008 IKF World Champion · WBC American Champion
Jhonny
Boxing · 12 Years Training · 4 Years Competing · ISSA Certified Trainer
Schedule and Pricing
Boxing runs in our striking classes on the weekly schedule, alongside the other styles. See this week's classes, and see memberships and pricing. Your first class is free.
For kids: these classes are for ages 13 and up. Kids ages 5–12 start with our kids classes. Step Up For Students families can use their scholarship too. Learn more.
Boxing Near Kendall
We're at 8753 SW 131st Street, Miami, FL 33176, a short drive from Kendall, Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, South Miami, and Cutler Bay.
Boxing FAQ
Is boxing good for beginners?
Yes. Most people who walk into Wolfpack have never thrown a punch. Coaches start with stance and footwork and build one skill at a time. No experience is needed.
Do I need to be in shape to start boxing?
No. Boxing is one of the best ways to get in shape, and coaches scale every drill to your level. Conditioning comes from showing up consistently.
Do boxers have to kick?
No. Boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai students share the same class, but boxers stick to their hands. Boxers never kick, and in partner drills they're always paired with other boxers.
Is boxing good for self-defense?
Yes. Boxing teaches you to keep your hands up, manage distance, move, and stay calm under pressure, which are the skills that matter most in a real situation.
Is boxing good for women?
Yes. It's one of the most complete workouts there is, it builds real self-defense skill, and it won't make you bulky. Classes are coed and beginner-friendly.
Will I have to spar in my first boxing class?
No. Your first class is fundamentals: warm-up, technique, and pad and bag work. Nobody is thrown into sparring on day one.
How old do you have to be to take boxing?
Boxing classes at Wolfpack are for ages 13 and up. Kids ages 5–12 can start with our kids classes, which teach boxing and kickboxing fundamentals.
What should I bring to my first boxing class?
Comfortable workout clothes, water, and a towel. Gloves and wraps are available to borrow for your first class.
How much do boxing classes cost in Miami?
Your first class at Wolfpack is free. After that, see our Memberships page for current plans and pricing.
Where is Wolfpack Boxing Club?
8753 SW 131st Street, Miami, FL 33176, close to Kendall, Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, South Miami, and Cutler Bay.
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