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AIBU?

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DB taken up boxing!

18 replies

Just1willdo · 31/07/2012 13:38

He's been going along to boxing class whatever it's called for the past 6 weeks. He's already come home with his mouth punched up, I'm worried for him but he keeps saying he's enjoying himself.
I'd be interested to see what you men think about this..surely there are other safer ways to make my DB 'a man'.

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WorraLiberty · 31/07/2012 13:44

Why are you only interested in what men think?

Why do you assume your DB is taking up this sport to make himself a man?

McFarts · 31/07/2012 13:47

Its a sport like any other, it requires a great deal of discipline, it not like he's going out scrapping in pubs is it? he could get a split lip doing just about any sport.

Trills · 31/07/2012 13:51

DB - your brother?

Your brother has taken up a sport and you are worried about... what?

YABU

TantrumsAndOlympicGoldBalloons · 31/07/2012 13:51

I'm not a man....but my DD boxes. Has done since she was 9, she's 14 now. She is very good.

I don't really know what your question is but IME boxing is a disciplined sport and great for fitness.

thepeoplesprincess · 31/07/2012 14:02

No reputable boxing class would let a complete beginner spar.

bobbledunk · 31/07/2012 14:12

Nothing wrong with boxing. It's good exercise and good training if he is ever in a position where he needs to defend himself or someone else. Girls can do it too, it won't make them 'manly' either, just healthier and less vulnerable.

MindTheElephant · 31/07/2012 14:25

Not sure what it is you are worried about.

DS started boxing about 18 months ago, although doesn't go too much now.
It keeps him fit and active, he lost weight and has built up loads of confidence.
And those bullies that thought they were "oh so cool" picking on him day in and day out and made his life a misery wouldn't dare come anywhere near him now.

LucieMay · 31/07/2012 14:33

I'd be very happy for my son to take up boxing when he's older.

mayorquimby · 31/07/2012 16:48

Took it up a while ago and loved it. Unfortunately one concussion too many from rugby meant I can no longer spar or do contact

squeakytoy · 31/07/2012 16:56

Many other sports are just as "risky" as boxing.. a cricket ball in the mush would do more damage than a gloved fist.

And why is it going to make him a "man", or not... it is a sport that men and women can do.

Kittenkatzen · 31/07/2012 17:02

My DH boxes. It is an incredibly disciplined and technical sport when done properly, and one of the best forms of fitness training there is. So YABU to be worried about him taking up boxing.

However, it sounds like your DB has joined a less-than-reputable club unfortunately, like thepeoplesprincess said, no decent club would let a beginner anywhere near the ring. So YANBU to be worried about him coming home black and blue at this early stage - encourage him to find a decent club.

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Just1willdo · 31/07/2012 22:30

Oh thank you for your replies, it's my son he's only 15. I didn't realise so many people do it even girls! Im just worried that he may get seriously hurt, he says he is only doing the training but then comes home with his mouth busted up.
I suppose if he doesn't mind it i shouldn't but I still rahter he played football or something like that.

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rhondajean · 31/07/2012 22:34

We all do it, and kickboxing, and while our clubs would let beginners spar they would be put with pretty experienced fighters who can control themselves and wouldn't bust up their mouths, however, I have seen people especially new to it get bruised in the class because they don't hold the pads properly or fast enough and people punch through them or the pad is t where it should be.

It is great for fitness and he will learn loads and loads if he sticks with it.

SkinnedAlive · 31/07/2012 22:38

It is a great sport. Make sure you get him a good gumshield if he is sparring though :) I agree with rhondajean re sparring and also how easily it can be to be hit if you don't hold the pads properly.

Let him have fun and enjoy himself :)

squeakytoy · 31/07/2012 22:50

He could much more easily get injured playing football. A badly aimed kick can result in a studded boot in the face..

GhostShip · 01/08/2012 07:58

So it's your DS not brother?

I did boxing and kickboxing for 7 years, loved it. It's a good thing to get into.

booksandchoc · 01/08/2012 08:01

It's a great sport for him to get into. My DH coaches now as he isn't healthy enough to fight but he lives/breathes/eat boxing. Our DD is 6 months and he has her boxing career practically planned out.

whatsthatnoise · 01/08/2012 08:39

My Dp also lives for boxing, he started when he was around 14/15, it kept him fit and out of trouble.

I would agree though that you need to stress how important a gum shield is and all amatuer boxers have to wear a head guard. If he's getting accidentally hit during pad work then he should prob be wearing his gum shield and head guard to do this until his reactions are quicker.

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