Jason Knowles

Ive asked about boxing lessons for my son who is 10.Hes very keen to go,any one elses kids go and do they enjoy it JASON

warrenm2

wouldn't recommend boxing for a kid - weak brain stems and all that. Would recommend wing chun martial art though

tyron.c

Boxing is a good form of training! Teach them to look after themselves.
Bit young for a scrap just yet though

kayeabl

Again wouldn't recommend the boxing as the brain gets knocked about and in a younger child not a good thing.

I started martial arts when i was about 10 or 11 and been through quite a few over the years. Get the right teacher and you can learn discipline and respect early which is always a good thing, plus these days the ability to defend yourself in a controlled manor is important.

Wing Chun is good, nice style, but Judo or Karate may be good for a young un as its fun to learn!

would get in touch with the sports council and get some info.

Cheers

Ash

talizman

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Stay away from boxing at that age matey.

Get him into an exciting and fun martial art. He'll probably still get bored and chuck it after a few weeks/months anyway. Very few kids stick these activities at 10 years old.

The Chief

Try Tae-Kwondo and he will learn to use all those flashy kicks that you see in films! Highly effective!

Alas

Love all the comments about keeping away from boxing at that age. Ever head a football as a kid. Jump off walls, fall off your bike
I started boxing at age 11. Did it for 9 years competitively and for exercise for 10 years more. Loved every minute of it. Make sure the gym is well run and with ABA accreditation if possible.
As for martial arts - took up judo at age 13 - did it for 2 years until I got my arm broken at a grading which really pleased me. Just carried on with the boxing after that. Must admit it did have a good effect on my childhood as although small at school nobody messed with me. Carried on with it when I joined the Navy. Excellent sport for kids and amateurs.
IMHO

Tiggs

sounds great...get your head bashed about. nice way out of a life of crime but cant see much other point?

Leslie

It used to be a standard activity for lads years ago. Good in many ways as was said because it taught them to have to look out for themselves but I think the risk of brain damage is not worth the risk.

I don't believe in mollycoddling but this is a positive possibility as we all know these days. Cuts and bruises heal up and are not a lasting problem, but brains can't be fixed and the problem is with you for life.

Les

Soulgirl

Personally, I wouldn't be able stand the thought of my children being injured for the fun of it. Broken noses, jaws, black eyes, and all in the name of sport?

What does his Mum think?

Dracoro

Exaclty, so why go and make it worse!!! Their bodies get knocked about enough without someone regularly tring to punch them in the head.

Do as the other suggested, Karate, Judo etc.

Alas

Read your own comment m8. Ever tried judo. Getting thrown onto a mat with the resultant movement of the head through the air and then the impact on the mat which results in a severe jar to the head. I did it for 2 years and found it just as physical as boxing, sometimes more as I said above.
All sports can be dangerous but ones such as cricket (which causes the most injuries) or rugby seem to be regarded as ok, although can be extremely dangerous. There is a big difference between pro and amateur boxing with regard to safety, protective gear, length of rounds/fights etc.
Can't be botered saying anymore. Off to get my drool cup emptied and take my medication.

STi-Frenchie

Viz Top Tip: Save money on boxing lessons by thrashing him yourself.

I'll get me coat...

Brendan Hughes

Any sport can result in a severe blow to the head. It's just that in boxing that is almost the primary aim of the whole exercise, with a far higher success rate than most other martial arts (I did TKD for years and taught people 20 different ways to kick someone in the head - but in tournaments they are in fact extremely rare). That's what makes it different.

Luan Pra bang

A friend had trouble with his son getting bullied alot. Son was hugely overweight depressed all the time, no confidence afraid to leave the house. He has been boxing for five years now and its completely changed his life he is still quiet and polite but lots more confidence taught a few people in school not to mess with him and is a totally different person. His had had to drag him there to start with and he cried all the time he was left there but now he trains 2-3 times a week in the boxing gym and runs every moring before school. I don't know if its for everyone but haveing seen the results When I have kids the boy will definately get signed up to the lcal boxing club at 10-11 years old unless he has another sport or interest that teaches him disipline hard work etc.

Karl 227

I boxed at that age, thick as two short planks now

Soulgirl

Ballroom and Latin Dancing.... now there's a great injury free sport

SJ_Skyline

Curling?, Snooker?, Darts?