Our teen boxing program places 13 to 17 year olds in coached beginner and adult classes, with a coach supervising every session. Sparring is optional and needs approval. Most teens train two or three times a week.
Why boxing works for teenagers
Boxing rewards effort in a way teens can see week to week. Footwork gets sharper, combinations get cleaner, and rounds that felt impossible become routine. That kind of visible progress builds real confidence.
How much activity teens need
The CDC recommends that young people aged 6 to 17 get at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity every day, with muscle and bone strengthening at least three days a week. A 60 minute boxing class hits all three in one session.
A typical week
| Day | Session |
|---|
| Monday | Beginner Boxing, 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | Bootcamp, 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | Beginner Boxing, 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Beginner Boxing, 9:00 AM |
Boxing alongside school sports
Many teens use boxing as off season conditioning for football, basketball, wrestling or track. The footwork, hand speed and conditioning carry straight across, and open gym makes it easy to fit around practice.
Safety and sparring
No teen spars without coach approval, headgear, a mouthpiece and a partner matched by skill. Most teens in the program never spar, and that is fine. Those who want to compete move toward amateur boxing training, where competition runs under USA Boxing, the national governing body.
Getting started
Younger children start in kids boxing classes. Teens start in beginner boxing classes. The first class is free, and students get 10 percent off membership.
What parents usually notice
Parents most often mention better focus, more energy after school, and a teenager who starts going to bed on time because they have training in the morning. Coaches set the tone in the room: effort and respect are expected, and teens rise to it.
Family discounts
Families save 25 percent on each additional family member on qualifying memberships, and students get 10 percent off. Plenty of parents end up training in the same building, in cardio boxing classes or boxing classes for women.
