Kids and boxing

[Youngblood]

Thanks for the replies. I should clarify, I don't want to set him up with a trainer or have him spar/train hard or compete at his age, I basically just want to find something(s) for him to do to keep him out of trouble as he gets older and I thought boxing could be one of those things. I certainly have no intentions of pressuring him into anything, if he doesn't like it that'll be the end of it (and he'd let me know ) and we'll try other things, it just seems like something he might like.

And like I suggested, why not try it, if they allow it. All the experiences I had for the most part, whether they stuck or not, were good ones I think. For learning from. Except maybe soccer, which I sucked at as was new and they all played for years, and when they threw me in net and the whole team hated me cuz I was giant sieve and we lost like every game. lol

[CFH]

Thanks for the replies. I should clarify, I don't want to set him up with a trainer or have him spar/train hard or compete at his age, I basically just want to find something(s) for him to do to keep him out of trouble as he gets older and I thought boxing could be one of those things. I certainly have no intentions of pressuring him into anything, if he doesn't like it that'll be the end of it (and he'd let me know ) and we'll try other things, it just seems like something he might like.

And like I suggested, why not try it, if they allow it. All the experiences I had for the most part, whether they stuck or not, were good ones I think. For learning from. Except maybe soccer, which I sucked at as was new and they all played for years, and when they threw me in net and the whole team hated me cuz I was giant sieve and we lost like every game. lol

God I hated soccer. I always played goal as well, because I was a really good hockey goalie, but I sucked at soccer. Thanks for bringing up some painful memories .

[Rocky Balboa]

I happen to be bad at soccer too. Stick to defense

[jamiebhoy]

The problem with kids that young is if they are acting out and being a bit angry they can sometimes go down the bully track. my friend who is a child psych usually recommends more team based activities at this age such as soccer. Boxing is great for self discipline but can leave you a little isolated as much of it as you know is just getting down to it yourself.

Difficult one mate but respect for you for trying to get him involved in something, most people these days resort to the television or computer games for kids.

Good for you mate, we can break the cycle if we want to .

[wesrman]

10 was the youngest possible age here last i heard.

You could watch some fights with him, or clips on youtube. maybe get a bag and teach him a little bit on your own, taking him running etc.