Urban Boxing DC

What Urban Boxing DC does

Urban Boxing DC is a privately held, multi-location boutique fitness company founded in 2014 by Derek Davison and headquartered in Washington, D.C. The company operates five premium gym locations across the DMV area (Foggy Bottom and Navy Yard in D.C., Bethesda in Maryland, and Ballston and National Landing in Arlington, Virginia) offering in-person combat sports and fitness training in boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, mixed martial arts, sparring, and yoga for boxers. Its core product is a structured curriculum of 130+ weekly classes delivered by 30+ coaches, anchored by a roster of former UFC fighters, professional boxers, and BJJ black belts that functions as the principal differentiator versus conventional commercial gyms.

The business model is a direct-to-consumer, subscription-based offering with flexible monthly or annual memberships granting unlimited access to all classes at all five locations on a no-contract basis. Customer acquisition is driven by a free first-class trial, SEO-optimized web presence, Google reviews (cited 98% member satisfaction), and earned media from regional awards (Washingtonian Best Boxing Gym, Men's Fitness 2017 Best Gym, Northern Virginia Magazine Best Kickboxing Studio for two consecutive years, Best of NoVA). The company has stated it has served 5,000+ members over its operating history, serves multiple segments including general fitness enthusiasts, beginners, intermediate-to-advanced fighters, corporate groups, and youth/teen trainees, and operates without disclosed external funding, parent company, or M&A activity. Distribution is entirely physical-location-based with phone and web-form booking; the company has no mobile app, no e-commerce channel, and no disclosed technology platform beyond the website.

Name

Urban Boxing DC

Legal name

Urban Boxing

Website

https://urbanboxingdc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Urban Boxing DC operates five premium combat-sports and fitness studios across the Washington D.C. metro area, offering boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, BJJ, MMA, and yoga instruction to consumer members on a no-contract subscription basis with unlimited cross-location access.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fitness Studios

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Combat Sports Gyms (Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai) (HSADADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Boxing & Kickboxing Fitness Classes (HSADABAF), Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Training (HSADADAD), Combat Sports Gyms & Dojos (MMA, Boxing, Wrestling, Martial Arts) (MPAKAJAG)

Keywords

• Boxing fitness classes
• Combat sports training
• Group fitness memberships
• Kickboxing gym studios
• Martial arts instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Gym Memberships: Monthly or annual membership subscriptions providing unlimited access to all classes at all five locations. No contracts required, offering flexible terms to attract and retain members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Urban Boxing DC operates five physical boxing and combat-sports fitness studios across the Washington DC metro (DMV) area, delivering group classes in boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, sparring, and yoga for boxers. Customers access these classes primarily through no-contract monthly or annual memberships that grant unlimited entry to all class types, with a first class offered for free as a trial.

Product overview

Urban Boxing DC is a multi-location fitness company offering premium boxing and combat sports training across five locations in the DMV area (Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia). The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of nine core programs including Boxing Level 1 (beginner fundamentals), Boxing Level 2 (advanced techniques), Boxing All Levels, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Sparring, and Yoga for Boxers. With over 130 weekly classes and 30+ coaches, the offering is structured around flexible membership plans with unlimited access to all classes at all locations, no contracts required, and a free first class for new members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Boxing Level 1 Foundational boxing class designed for first-time and beginner members that covers basic stance, footwork, and combinations. Geared toward individuals new to boxing training.
• Boxing Level 2 Intermediate boxing class for members with prior experience who want to develop more advanced combinations and conditioning. Targeted at returning or progressing boxers.
• Boxing All Levels Open-level boxing class accommodating beginners through advanced participants in a single session, with coaching scaled to the individual. Aimed at members of any experience level.
• Kickboxing Group kickboxing class combining striking drills on bags with conditioning circuits. Open to all fitness levels seeking high-intensity cardio and striking practice.
• Muay Thai Muay Thai (Thai boxing) class focused on striking technique, clinch work, and pad training. Suited to members interested in traditional kickboxing disciplines.
• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class covering grappling fundamentals, technique drilling, and live rolling. Targeted at members seeking ground-based martial arts training.
• MMA Mixed Martial Arts class integrating striking and grappling disciplines across a single session. Aimed at members pursuing comprehensive combat training.
• Sparring Controlled live sparring class pairing members for application of technique under supervised conditions. Geared toward experienced boxers and competitors.
• Yoga for Boxers Yoga class tailored for boxing and combat-sports athletes, focused on mobility, recovery, and flexibility. Intended as a complement to striking training.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5000+ lives transformed
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Title Boxing Club: Large US franchise offering boxing and kickboxing group fitness classes across hundreds of locations. Directly comparable to Urban Boxing as a membership-based, multi-location combat-sports fitness concept; differs in scale, franchise structure and lack of pro-fighter coaching depth.
• Rumble Boxing: Premium boutique boxing-inspired fitness brand with studios in NYC, LA, DC and other major metros. Closely mirrors Urban Boxing's membership model, group-class format, and premium positioning, including presence in the Washington DC market.
• 9Round Fitness: Kickboxing-themed fitness franchise offering 30-minute circuit-style classes in hundreds of locations worldwide. Comparable as a multi-location kickboxing/boxing fitness brand, though its shorter class format and franchise model contrast with Urban Boxing's premium combat-sports depth.
• CKO Kickboxing: Group kickboxing fitness franchise with multiple studios offering membership-based kickboxing classes. Overlaps directly with Urban Boxing's kickboxing programming and subscription model, and operates in some of the same Northeastern markets.
• EverybodyFights: Boutique boxing gym group founded by professional boxer George Foreman III, offering multi-discipline boxing and conditioning classes. Comparable to Urban Boxing in its premium positioning, multi-class combat-sports curriculum, and tiered member offerings.
• BoxUnion: Premium boutique boxing fitness brand with multiple US locations offering group boxing-based workout classes. Directly comparable on premium pricing, drop-in friendly group format, and combat-sports positioning versus Urban Boxing.

Broad incumbents

• F45 Training: Large global functional-training franchise competing for the same premium-fitness member in the DMV and beyond. Less specialized than Urban Boxing (no boxing/kickboxing core), but competes for share of wallet and real estate in the same submarkets.
• Barry's: Iconic premium boutique fitness brand with a DC presence, known for high-intensity interval training in a group format. Comparable in tier and target member, but does not center its offering on combat sports the way Urban Boxing does.
• Gold's Gym: Long-established global fitness chain with multiple DMV-area locations. Competes broadly for the same fitness member, with a much wider (less combat-sports-specialized) service offering and a broader price range.

Emerging players

• Onnit Gyms: Strength and conditioning focused gym brand associated with the Onnit wellness platform, offering group classes including combat-style conditioning. Comparable in premium positioning and emphasis on instructor quality, but with a broader functional-fitness remit than Urban Boxing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/urbanboxingdc
• Facebookfacebook.com/getwarriorfit
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/urban-boxing

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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