KIDS BOXING BY AGE
Not one class fits all. We split children into age-appropriate groups so your 5-year-old isn't training next to a teenager.
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TWO AGE GROUPS, ONE CLUB
INFANTS (AGES 5-9)
Reception through Year 4
Boxing fundamentals made fun. Your child learns balance, coordination, listening skills, and basic boxing technique through games, drills, and structured activities. They hit pads, skip rope, and shadow box - building confidence and discipline without realising they're working hard.
WHAT THEY LEARN
- - Basic stance, guard, and footwork
- - Jab, cross, and simple combinations
- - Coordination through skipping and agility drills
- - Listening, discipline, and respect for others
- - Confidence to try new things
SESSIONS
JUNIORS (AGES 10-16)
Year 5 through Year 11
More structure, more technique, more intensity. Juniors train like boxers - proper pad work, bag rounds, footwork patterns, and conditioning. Those who want to compete can progress into the amateur squad, but most train recreationally for fitness, confidence, and the discipline that carries into school and life.
WHAT THEY LEARN
- - Full combination work (3-4 punch sequences)
- - Defensive skills: slipping, rolling, blocking
- - Bag work and pad work with feedback
- - Boxing-specific fitness and conditioning
- - Goal setting and self-discipline
SESSIONS
BOXING AT EVERY AGE
Ages 5-6: First Steps
This is where it starts. At 5 and 6, children are learning basic motor skills - how to stand on one leg, how to throw something with accuracy, how to follow instructions in a group. Boxing wraps all of that in structure: stand like this, move like this, hit the pad like this. They leave tired, proud, and asking when the next session is.
Ages 7-9: Building Foundations
By 7-9, they can follow more complex sequences. Two-punch combinations become three. Footwork gets added to punching. They start understanding timing and distance - not just throwing, but throwing at the right moment. This is the age where natural talent starts to show, but more importantly, where discipline and work ethic take root.
Ages 10-12: Proper Boxing
The jump from infants to juniors is significant. Sessions are longer, technique is more detailed, and conditioning becomes a real component. Children this age have the coordination and focus for genuine boxing training. For those interested in competing, this is typically when amateur boxing assessments begin - but competition is always optional.
Ages 13-16: Teenage Training
Teenagers train with real intensity. Bag rounds, pad work with coaches, defensive drilling, and conditioning that builds genuine athletic fitness. For many, this becomes the activity that keeps them focused during secondary school - a physical outlet, a social group outside the classroom, and a skill they take genuine pride in. Several of our teenage members have gone on to compete at regional level.
FOR PARENTS
Safety first
All coaches are DBS-checked, ABA-qualified, and first-aid trained. No sparring in infants classes. Junior sparring is optional, supervised, and only with headguards and proper equipment.
What to bring
Comfortable sportswear and trainers. We provide all boxing equipment for beginners. If they stick with it, you'll want to get them their own gloves (from about £20) and hand wraps.
Can I watch?
Yes. Parents are welcome to stay and watch every session. We have seating areas around the training space. Many parents end up training themselves after seeing what their kids get out of it.
Drop-in friendly
No contracts, no monthly fees. Pay per session. If your child has a busy week with other activities, you don't pay for sessions they miss. Simple.
First session is always free. See if they love it before you commit to anything.
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