Boxing lessons

[Goodfella]

Apparently they are thinking of bringing boxing back into the school curriculum, as it will teach children discipline and give them much needed exercise.

Discuss.

 

[Nibble]

Would be good for some but some of the chavvier elements would probably use it as an excuse to stroll around giving it the big I AM.

 

[Da Man Clay]

Terrible idea. Really terrible idea imo.

Bringing back national service would be a much better idea.

 

[NMH]

Would be good for some but some of the chavvier elements would probably use it as an excuse to stroll around giving it the big I AM.

Add the fact that any aspiring youngster with sporting promise might get a kicking by a whole gang of mobbed-up chavs, when he beats any one of them individually. But not if all competitors are taught sporting values, and the mental part of competition too.

Boys SHOULD learn an art of self defense somewhere though - it gives them confidence, fitness, and understanding. Plus they can't be intimidated, won't be in fear of any other person based on size, mouthyness or 'repute', and won't need to go around trying to do that to other kids (or adults).
When they learn properly, their walk through life will be enhanced tremendously.

 

[magoo]

Being taught Boxing or a Martial Art as a youngster is a good thing. You'll find that most people that have been brought up with that kind of thing are far from thugs as they don't feel the need to prove anything. It increases self confidence, moral fibre as well as fitness.

 

[NMH]

Being taught Boxing or a Martial Art as a youngster is a good thing. You'll find that most people that have been brought up with that kind of thing are far from thugs as they don't feel the need to prove anything. It increases self confidence, moral fibre as well as fitness.

Well noted magoo.
It's also very worthy education about human nature and perspective in life.

For example, as in many sports; Anyone who thinks their opponent weaker before entering the contest, is very much more vulnerable to be defeated. (edit; example "pub team" Havant and Waterlooville beating Swansea)
Underestimating the other contestant is a trap. This is why oriental martial art teaches the student to bow to the opponent - it's saying "I respect you before the contest, so I will not be underestimating you"

Still, I wouldn't say that boxing should be the only thing to learn, because other moves, and fighting knowledge can be extremely useful.
In a free-for-all I wouldn't want to try purely boxing against a kickboxer, for instance!

 

[tedebear]

Depends of they are teaching boxing for exercise or for being able to defend oneself on a friday night after a skinfull whilst waiting at the local chippy/kebab shop...

 

[SNOOBS]

I can just imagine some of the chavvy twats at my school using it as an excuse to hit this one kid who isn't very popular and doesn't have many friends

I can also imagine the chavvy twats getting battered by some other kids

 

[mr sheen]

brilliant idea, I benefitted no end from boxing lessons, and would love my lads to get involved. They already do martial arts at their school, so boxings not much of a stretch

 

[the hitman]

boxing should stay a thing that you have to choose to do out of school.
that way the kids that do it are kids that are taking it seriosly and not little chavvys that want to act big.

 

[Gwylan]

I remember signing a petition to get boxing re-instated at my school - to little effect.

I think it would be great to bring it back - don't think it should be compulsory though.

 

[Rookie]

good idea, at the moment the chavvy lot go to boxing lessons at boys clubs and that sort of thing so have a advantage bring it back in and everyone starts on a even level and therefore big chavvy ain't so big no more. If that makes sense

 

[NMH]

good idea, at the moment the chavvy lot go to boxing lessons at boys clubs and that sort of thing so have a advantage bring it back in and everyone starts on a even level and therefore big chavvy ain't so big no more. If that makes sense

Not really. If a 'chavvy' takes boxing lessons, he should actually develop the security enough, in being able to look after himself, to act more sensibly and not to push small fry around.