2007-03-15 02:57:03 · 10 answers · asked by Joanna P 1 in Sports ➔ Boxing
Joanna ~
I started when I was eight and looking back now I realize that was way too young. I was burnt out by the time I was sixteen, at that point I had over 200 amateur bouts, but I continued fighting and realized that it was just in my blood. I was aggressive, although now days the have different names for it ADD AHD and a host of others. Let the kid be a kid. If he comes to you and ask to try it, fine let him try it chances are he'd get tired of it after one of two sessions. If by chance he wants to go back then maybe you have a fighter on your hands after all.
Good luck Joann. If you take your son or whoever else we're writing about here to a gym make sure they gym is a member of USA Boxing the governing body for amateur fighters in the United States.
2007-03-15 06:01:10 · answer #1 · answered by Santana D 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think it is a great idea. Boxing is one of the best ways to stay in shape and exercise in general is one of the greatest ways to live a stree-free life in general.
However, if he is aggressive by nature, might I suggest looking into some form of martial arts instead. You're son will be getting all the benefits he would be getting from boxing, but will also be learning a huge lesson in discipline and respect for the opponent that doesn't come with the training recieved in boxing most of the time.
2007-03-15 10:02:27 · answer #2 · answered by ontilt08 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
by all means if the child is showing an interest let him. Would it not be better for this aggressive child to be trained into dealing with his aggression in the ring instead of at school or home? I think this might really help the lil guy out but dont be pushy about it, let the child make up his mind and as a parent be supportive and show guidance.
2007-03-15 10:01:54 · answer #3 · answered by dinkylynn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I belive the training will be very good for him, a lot of cardio-rspiratory work. Skipping, sparring, bag work etc, it will all do him a lot of good and help him to releive a lot of his built up aggression.
He will not be allowed to box in a ring/organised fight though until I think 16, even then he will be wearing head/rib protection.
It can do him no harm, boxing is one of the most disciplined sports in the world, and maybe giving him this focus will take away some of his aggression as he will have something worthwhile to focus on.
Hope this helps you out.
2007-03-15 10:02:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nothing wrong with it. It would help him get his aggressions out in the right manner, but make sure he get's the discipline to do so.
2007-03-15 10:00:13 · answer #5 · answered by treasureyourself 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hm... Just make he knows how to tell the difference from what is in the ring versus when he is not there. But, it might be good for him. He might learn how to channel his anger in a different way.
2007-03-15 10:52:54 · answer #6 · answered by UlaElis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To young find another way to Chanel his aggression.
2007-03-15 18:54:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would be a good way to channel his aggression, and teach him some self discipline
2007-03-15 11:07:04 · answer #8 · answered by Joe W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good, it will keep him active and get his aggressions out in a safe way. he might even become really talented and turn out like muhammed ali
2007-03-15 13:48:41 · answer #9 · answered by rebekah u 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Great outlet for excess energy, go for it.
2007-03-15 15:46:10 · answer #10 · answered by blogbaba 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋