Valor Muay Thai Academy
“If you're signing up your child, they'll gain a wealth of knowledge, discipline, and confidence under Johnny's guidance.”
Best Boxing Classes near National City, CA
1 of these gyms is based in National City; the others serve National City from towns including San Diego (12 mi), Spring Valley (9 mi) and Chula Vista (6 mi).
12 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
10th Planet San Diego Jiu Jitsu and Training Center
“Richie and Nora are super technical and incredibly patient with their students.”
THE Arena
“The staff was very friendly and helped me as a new person.”
Impact Krav Maga Self-Defense
“They explain why we do the things we do and help with one on one corrections so that you can get the most out of every class.”
99 Jiu-Jitsu HQ
“Coach Jason and team are true experts who create an incredibly effective learning environment that balances skill building & discipline with fun & engaging activities.”
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Xplicit Fitness
“If you are looking for a fun way to get in shape and need to punch something, I highly recommend Xplicit!”
The 15 cards on this page are boxing gyms and coaches listed for National City, CA. What each gym says about session times, junior classes and whether a ring is on site comes from its own website, with ratings from public reviews.
Area overview: National City, CA
The 15 gyms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 2,893 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "community". 12 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 74 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 8 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
Which boxing gyms listed for National City run their own website?
All 15 gyms here link to a site of their own. That is where session times, junior groups and coaching staff usually appear. A club without a site is not a worse club; plenty of long-standing gyms run on a phone number and a noticeboard.
San Diego Boxing Academy
“Coach is a great guy and goes outta his way to be available to people with busy schedules.”
Swama Muay Thai
“Master Victor did an amazing job getting to know my shy daughter and explaining SWAMA.”
Victory MMA & Fitness
“Incredible gym for all who are interested in progressing fast in their respective discipline.”
North Park Jiu Jitsu Academy
“Mike (the owner and head instructor) is the best, super personable and welcoming to everyone.”
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Boxfit
“Gym is clean, the people are so friendly and it feels like a little community.”
Body By Discipline
“All the coaches seem to have the same great attitude toward working out and will work with you to find a routine that suits you best.”
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu
“The instruction was solid from PJ Barch and they have a well put together program over there.”
RSD Boxing Family and Fitness Center
“Extra kudos to one specific staff member named Ezzo who guided me through the basics.”
San Diego Combat Academy
“I am 43 yr old white belt, I've been training Jiu jitsu for a year out of all the gyms I've visited this is my favorite.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms near National City
- “I’ve been training at RSD Boxing for 6 years, and it's been an outstanding experience!” — from a review of RSD Boxing Family and Fitness Center
- “I love the team atmosphere. I still have a lot to learn about boxing but I can't wait to learn all I can and develop my skills.” — from a review of THE Arena
- “I would definitely recommend checking them out if you’re looking for a great boxing experience!” — from a review of Boxfit
- “Ilan is a very knowledgeable coach and has taught me a lot about boxing.” — from a review of San Diego Boxing Academy
- “I've been coming to RSD Boxing for 7 months now, and I love it!” — from a review of RSD Boxing Family and Fitness Center
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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