Why Boxing is Beneficial for Kids

Author: Kids with Kick, 01, 26, 2009

Team sports help build self confidence and discipline. But boxing and mixed martial arts classes are far more beneficial than team sports in building your child's self esteem, discipline and confidence. No one has ever done a study to explain exactly why this is. Our best guess: kids get lost in the shuffle in team sports whereas boxing is a unique skill that commands respect from a child's peers. Another reality is that kids who are able to defend themselves have more confidence than children that don't. Boxing and kickboxing can also be practiced anywhere (at home, the gym, on vacation etc…) and do not require a lot of equipment. The suggested equipment for boxing is a pair of youth boxing gloves, kid’s punching bag, and protective head gear. As with any other sport, it is important to keep boxing and kickboxing safe and fun.