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Childrens boxing?

  • 06-06-2009 8:27pm
    #1
    cantona1111
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    Hello there, I would like some info on childrens boxing, I was wondering what age do kids normally start at?

    I done a small bit a long time ago and I do follow the sport and i would be interested in getting involved in learning to coach, my son is 4 and i think he might still be a bit young, What are your opinions?


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  • #2
    MBC
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    The IABA are running a course on June 19th & 20th..........its for kids aged 5-10...........its called non contact boxing..........for kids that age it should be just games and getting them used to being in a gym.......the course should be interesting.


  • #3
    joepenguin
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    Yeah I think competitvely the minimum age is 10 or 11? maybe someone else can clear that up, but at age 4 it would be great to get the kid familiar with the sport and doing fun drills with him. That course with the iaba sounds good.


  • #4
    MBC
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    A kid must be 11 years old to box competively...........10 year olds are allowed do exhibtions.........ie no winner/loser.


  • #5
    walshb
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    I think aged 4 is far too young really. I think there are problems with clubs and kids
    now due to insurance? I did hear something about this. It's hard to get insurance when the members are so young.

    When your child is 8 or 9 I think it's appropriate to
    bring them in and as said, 11 is the competitive age, with
    spars and exhibitions being possible before then!


  • #6
    cantona1111
    Closed Accounts Posts: 94 ✭✭cantona1111


    Thanks for the advice guys, I knew he wouldnt be getting into the ring till he was older, just looking for an introduction to the sport, will check out the iaba website


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  • #7
    [Deleted User]
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    I started at 9 and got loads of sparring in before competitive. but i started kickboxing at 5 so it would be better to start him in kickboxing where it is competitive at nearly all ages then he has a grounding in the boxing when he starts that. A good example of a person who did this is Nigel Benn.:pac:


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