Ages 6 and up · £5 · first session free
Kids boxing in Plymouth
Junior boxing at Plymouth’s community amateur club (INTENSE ABC CIC). Confidence, fitness and discipline, in a world-class gym used by professional champions — with England Boxing-qualified club coaches for every class. £5 a session, first session free — Advanced Kids competitive squad (10–17) trains free.
6–9 Year Olds
Tuesday & Thursday, 5–6pm · £5. A lively, fun introduction for younger children. Footwork, balance, coordination and basic punches on pads and bags, with games that keep them moving. Kids learn to listen, take turns and try hard, and they leave proud of themselves. Sessions centre on pads, bags and games.
Kids Beginners
Tuesday & Thursday, 6–7pm · £5 · ages 10–17. For juniors new to boxing. Proper boxing technique, stance and defence, skipping and conditioning, pads and bags. No experience needed – everyone starts somewhere.
Advanced Kids – Competitive Squad (FREE)
Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 7–8.30pm · Free · ages 10–17. Our competitive squad for young England Boxing amateurs. Squad boxers train alongside the gym’s professionals and compete in carded bouts and championships, on the amateur pathway that leads to GB squads and the Olympics. Training is free, so talent, not money, decides who goes far. Entry by coach invitation [confirm: criteria].
Why parents choose Intense Boxing
- Confidence and self-esteem, built one session at a time.
- Fitness that doesn’t feel like a chore – skipping, footwork, pads and bags.
- Discipline and respect for coaches, team-mates and themselves.
- Affordable: £5 a session, no contracts; the competitive squad is free.
- World-class gym: professionals such as Constantin Ursu and Tiago Muxanga use Intense to improve — kids train in the same facility.
- Safe: qualified coaches and England Boxing safeguarding policies.
Kids’ timetable
When kids train
| Day | Time | Class | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 7–8.30pm | Advanced KidsAges 10–17, competitive England Boxing pathway | FREE |
| Tuesday | 5–6pm | 6–9 Year OldsChildren aged 6 to 9 | £5 |
| 6–7pm | Kids BeginnersJuniors aged 10–17, new to boxing | £5 | |
| Wednesday | 7–8.30pm | Advanced KidsAges 10–17, competitive England Boxing pathway | FREE |
| Thursday | 5–6pm | 6–9 Year OldsChildren aged 6 to 9 | £5 |
| 6–7pm | Kids BeginnersJuniors aged 10–17, new to boxing | £5 | |
| Friday | 7–8.30pm | Advanced KidsAges 10–17, competitive England Boxing pathway | FREE |
Safeguarding & welfare
Young people’s safety comes first. As an England Boxing affiliated club we follow England Boxing’s safeguarding and child-protection policies.
- Club Welfare Officer: David Jeffery – contact via the club on WhatsApp 07939 583972 or [email protected]; a child welfare officer attends sessions
- All coaches are fully DBS checked and England Boxing-qualified (Level 1 or Level 2)
- First-aid cover is arranged for sessions [confirm: confirm first-aider at every session]
- Parents may stay inside for the first 1–2 sessions so a child settles. Staying longer requires a full England Boxing DBS check
- Sparring only when a coach decides a boxer is ready, with headguards and gumshields, matched by age, weight and experience [confirm: sparring policy]
Any concern, however small: speak to our Welfare Officer, David Jeffery, or a coach, or contact England Boxing’s safeguarding team directly. If a child is in immediate danger, call 999.
Parents’ FAQs
Kids boxing questions
What age can my child start boxing in Plymouth?
At Intense Boxing children can start from age 6 in our 6–9 Year Olds class (Tuesday and Thursday, 5–6pm).
Is boxing safe for children?
Our kids’ classes focus on technique, fitness, footwork and pad and bag work. Beginners do not spar. Any sparring later on is coach-supervised, with protective equipment, and matched by age, weight and experience [confirm: sparring policy]. Coaches are England Boxing qualified and the club follows England Boxing safeguarding policies.
Will boxing make my child aggressive?
Parents usually see the opposite. Boxing training builds discipline, respect, self-control and confidence, and gives kids a positive place to burn off energy after school.
How much are kids’ boxing classes?
£5 per session, pay as you go, with no monthly fees. The first session is free. The Advanced Kids competitive squad trains for free.
How does my child get into competitive boxing?
When coaches feel a young boxer is ready and they want to compete, they move into the Advanced Kids squad (Mon/Wed/Fri 7–8.30pm, free). Competitive boxers register with England Boxing and box in carded amateur bouts and championships. That is the same pathway that leads to GB squads and the Olympics. Registration and medical requirements [confirm: details/costs].
Can I stay and watch?
Parents may stay inside for the first 1–2 sessions so a child settles. Staying longer requires a full England Boxing DBS check. All coaches are fully DBS checked, and a child welfare officer attends sessions.
Free trial
Book your child’s free session
Message us on WhatsApp with your child’s name, age and any boxing experience. Their first session is free.