We receive many questions from parents about kickboxing equipment and children’s sizes. They are unsure which sizes they need.
Parents are used to children’s sizes such as size 134, but kickboxing equipment works slightly differently. In this article, we aim to provide a guideline for kickboxing equipment for children and the corresponding children’s sizes.
Children’s kickboxing equipment sizes: children’s boxing gloves, shin guards and kickboxing shorts
Boys and girls, sizes 110 through 128
Size 110 – 5 years
Size 116 – 6 years
Size 122 – 7 years
Size 128 – 8 years
There is a significant difference between brands and the sizes they offer. For example, Twins runs very small, Booster has certain shorts that run very small, while some XPRT shorts run slightly larger.
We therefore always try to provide a size chart or indication for each brand and product.
Boxing glove size
Children aged 5, 6 and 7 are best choosing 6 oz, while 8-year-olds can choose 8 oz. If your son or daughter is taller or shorter than their peers, the choice can of course be adjusted.
A good choice is the synthetic leather Competitor glove from XPRT, starting at €30. We refer to this as the size, but technically it is the weight of the boxing gloves.
Shin guard size
Children wearing sizes 110 through 128 are best choosing a sock-style shin guard.
We recommend size XXS or XS for children aged 5 and 6, and size S for children aged 7 and 8. Here too, if your child is small or tall for their age, the size can be adjusted. The difference in length between XXS, XS and S is always slightly less than 1 cm.
The best choice is the black sock-style shin guard from XPRT, or the pink version for girls.
Kickboxing shorts size
We have a large range of kickboxing shorts, but only some of them fit small children really well.
We have had many children aged 5 to 8 in our store, so we know what works and what does not.
For boys and girls, we recommend the shorts from XPRT Fight Gear. In particular, the black-and-white, Fight Girl, and all-black or pink versions in size XS or XXS fit perfectly. These shorts start at €30.
Booster shorts are also best chosen in size XS. The difference between XS and S is standard across all brands: 1 to 1.5 cm in both length and width.
Boys and girls, sizes 134 through 152
Size 134 – 9 years
Size 140 – 10 years
Size 146 – 11 years
Size 152 – 12 years
Among children in this age category, differences in height and weight are greater. Our recommendations are therefore always an indication, and if in doubt, you can always call or, even better, visit our store.
The gloves will be 8 oz or 10 oz. This depends on your son or daughter’s build. The shin guard size will be S, as will the shorts size.
Kickboxing equipment and children’s sizes can be difficult. Naturally, the best option is to visit us and try everything on. Our store is located at Fascinatio Boulevard 1164 in Capelle aan den IJssel. We are open 6 days a week.
