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Irongloves Boxing Gym

4.8 ★★★★★ 228 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Tempe, Arizona

Beginners welcome Cardio kickboxing Private lessons

Large boxing gym offering classes, personal training and an open gym.

Plan your first class

  • Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
  • Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule ironglovesboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 480-777-9170

Hours

Monday 7:30 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 7:30 am–8:30 pm
Friday 7:30 am–7 pm
Saturday 7:30 am–7 pm
Sunday 12–10 pm

Hours shift for holidays and class-schedule changes — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at Irongloves Boxing Gym, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Cardio Kickboxing 3 mentions

“Can't say enough about this place, come support this locally owned boxing gym and get a great workout, you will not regret it!”

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🌱 Beginners 4 mentions

“Renene and Joe are so nice and they run a great operation, all of the trainers are super friendly and welcoming to people of all skill levels.”

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🤜 Sparring 7 mentions

“Or it can be as engaging as you want it to be, through classes, personal training, learning how to spar, and building real friendships along the way.”

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🥊 Boxing 19 mentions

“The coaches are amazing and really personable, they legitimately get to know you as a person and aim to help you grow as a boxer (or whatever goals you have).”

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👤 Private Lessons 7 mentions

“Or it can be as engaging as you want it to be, through classes, personal training, learning how to spar, and building real friendships along the way.”

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Other martial arts here

Kickboxing gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Irongloves Boxing Gym — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 19 mentions

“The coaches are amazing and really personable, they legitimately get to know you as a person and aim to help you grow as a boxer (or whatever goals you have).”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want muay thai, boxing, or MMA alongside your kickboxing, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 228 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 2 mentions

“Paolo is my trainer now and he does a great job with our plan and getting me where I need to be as a fighter”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“Renene and Joe are so nice and they run a great operation, all of the trainers are super friendly and welcoming to people of all skill levels.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 2 mentions

“Can't say enough about this place, come support this locally owned boxing gym and get a great workout, you will not regret it!”

💦 killer cardio workout 6 mentions

“The staff is always really helpful and it is a fun environment, everyone is smiling and laughing every day you're there, not to mention it is one of the best workouts you can do!”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 12 mentions

“This gym has everything you need, including a great atmosphere, cleanliness, professionalism, and high-quality facilities.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 10 mentions

“Renene and Joe are so nice and they run a great operation, all of the trainers are super friendly and welcoming to people of all skill levels.”

From the reviews

Boxing gym is a great spot to visit. Was in town for the weekend and is stopped by to check this place out. The owners wife greeted me and was super welcoming and friendly. I booked a day there ($10) and started hitting the pads.

★★★★★ — Brandon, Feb 2020

IronGloves Boxing has been an excellent place for me. It has taught me a lot and helped me stay in great shape. The owners are great, the gym is always clean, and the trainers are motivating and professional. I’ve been training here for over two years, and Coach Wes is one of the best coaches you’ll ever find.

★★★★★ — Venkata, Dec 2025

I got to do some 1-on-1 trainings here for a while. Worked with John, and he's a real professional. He's been teaching boxing now for over a decade and so he knows A LOT. He was truly awesome to work with. The facility is nice, well taken care of, it's clean, and lots of space.

★★★★★ — Hunter, Mar 2025

This is my favorite gym I have ever been to, I have trained 1-on-1 with Chris on and off for about a year and attended open gym as well. Renene and Joe are so nice and they run a great operation, all of the trainers are super friendly and welcoming to people of all skill levels.

★★★★★ — Zach, Aug 2017

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New to kickboxing? Start at Irongloves Boxing Gym

Irongloves Boxing Gym 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 class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at Irongloves Boxing Gym

Nervous about walking into a kickboxing 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 — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics 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.

Kickboxing is a contact sport. Warm up, pace yourself, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Irongloves Boxing Gym

1425 E University Dr #B109, Tempe, AZ85288

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