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Lightnings Boxing Club
“Whether you're looking to get a great workout or you're looking to become a better fighter pro/amateur this is a great gym to attend.”
Best Boxing Classes in Oakland, CA
15 gyms listed · 4 in Oakland · 14 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Gopa Boxing Club
“Alfredo provides a lot of wisdom and prepares everyone properly for their future in the sport of boxing.”
CMT Athletics
“I've been around many Muay Thai and boxing gyms in the Bay Area and if you're into getting individual attention and a coach that will really challenge you then CMT is the gym for you!”
Orgullo Boxing Gym
“Good friendly staff Mexican boxers and trainers love this place the owners and teachers are awesome always look extremely passionate and happy when they're teaching there students how to box definitely recommend for anyone in the East Bay.”
3rd Street Boxing Gym
“Talked with Israel after the class and learned he has a lot of experience as an amateur fighter, so I knew I was getting trained by one of the best.”
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Hit Fit SF
“Some other male Trainor's are also great, every one brings their own style and experience to the class that gets everyone working on something that's weak before you have time to complain about it.”
The 15 cards on this page are boxing gyms and coaches listed for Oakland, 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: Oakland, CA
4 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Oakland; the other 11 serve Oakland from towns including San Francisco (13 mi), San Ramon (15 mi) and Berkeley (7 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 878 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "community" and "energy". 13 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 7 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2008. 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the gyms on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 5 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 Oakland run their own website?
14 of the 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.
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Star Method Boxing
“I've been to four different instructors and they were all great in their own way.”
AB Mixed Martial Arts Academy
“They really know what they are doing and take their time to make sure you learn what they are teaching.”
Benjamin's Boxing & Fit
“Ali is passionate at what he does I can honestly recommend this place to train”
The Park Gym
“Great boxing classes for beginners and David the owner is an excellent coach.”
Osorio Training Center
“The best place to train, friendly people and they really teach you well what boxing is, a great training environment highly recommended.”
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Rise Combat Sports
“Coaches attitude is top notch, these guys really know their art”
Team Santos Jiu Jitsu
“One of the best Jiu Jitsu/MMA gyms in the bay”
West Wind Kung-Fu and Karate
“Great place, great people, great Martial Arts!”
The Kennel Boxing Gym
“Awesome gym perfect for performing stunts, learning how to fight, and empower oneself”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in and near Oakland
- “Alfredo Gopa is an exceptional boxing trainer who demonstrates his passion and love for the sport by teaching the sweet science to all levels of fighters (beginner to advanced).” — from a review of Gopa Boxing Club
- “Chris is such a knowledgeable boxing trainer with an extensive background in boxing.” — from a review of Lightnings Boxing Club
- “The trainers are experienced, welcoming and supportive. If you want a personalized training experience Star Method Boxing is the place to go.” — from a review of Star Method Boxing
- “This is a no nonsense boxing gym with professional trainers who welcome all levels.” — from a review of 3rd Street Boxing Gym
- “I highly recommend this boxing place if you are looking for boxing lessons.” — from a review of Osorio Training Center
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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