Fight2win.nl sells many models of boxing gloves for children. These boxing gloves can be used for many sports, including boxing, kickboxing, and thai boxing. When buying a boxing glove, parents should pay attention to the following points:
- leather or synthetic leather
- which size boxing glove
- thumb protector included
- color
- inner gloves or handwraps
- maintenance
Boxing gloves for kids aged 4–5
Of course, we have boxing gloves for a child aged 4–5. Children of this age really enjoy kickboxing and boxing, and you can find the right equipment here. In our online shop, you have a wide choice of boxing gloves for children aged 4 and 5.
What size boxing gloves do I need for a 4- or 5-year-old child?
Children aged 4 and 5 should really start training with lightweight 4 oz or 6 oz boxing gloves.
Depending somewhat on weight and build, we usually recommend 6 oz. Only for girls aged 4 and 5 do we recommend 4 oz.
You definitely shouldn't choose 8 oz, because that is much too large and also much too heavy. Of course, you are also welcome to visit our showroom to try on the different sizes with your son or daughter.
Should I buy synthetic leather or leather boxing gloves?
For children aged 4 and 5, synthetic leather boxing gloves are perfectly suitable. Children often train once or twice a week and do not punch hard yet.
It would therefore be a shame to pay more for a more expensive leather boxing glove. In addition, we have an extensive range of colors and fun prints in this category.
We have a huge range of different-colored PU kids boxing gloves in stock in 4 oz, 6 oz, and 8 oz.
Boxing gloves for kids aged 6–7
Boxing gloves for kids aged 6–7 are essential for kickboxing. If your son or daughter is going to take a trial lesson, they can always borrow boxing gloves at the club.
After training, don't forget to wash your hands thoroughly, because 9 times out of 10 those borrowed gloves smell terrible.
Then simply buy your own boxing gloves if your child enjoys it and wants to continue taking lessons.
What size boxing gloves do I need for a 7-year-old?
We recommend that 6- and 7-year-olds use 6 oz boxing gloves. This is a standard weight for children with an average build.
But no two children have the same build, so if your son or daughter is taller and heavier than other children, it is advisable to buy 8 oz.
Boxing gloves for kids aged 8–9
Which boxing gloves for children aged 8–9 are the right ones? That is a question we often hear in our store.
There is no simple answer, because every child is different, but 9 times out of 10 we recommend 8 oz. This size is perfect for children in this age group.
What size is right for a 9-year-old?
Children aged 8 and 9 are best off kickboxing and boxing with 8 oz boxing gloves.
These boxing gloves are more than 50 grams heavier than the 6 oz gloves and also slightly larger. This results in a better proportion between the child's build and the boxing glove.
Children are not all the same. Some are taller and heavier, while others are smaller and lighter. We advise children who are truly small in stature but are 8 or 9 years old to train with 6 oz.
For 8- and 9-year-old children who are taller and heavier than their peers, 10 oz is a better choice. However, keep in mind that this is also the competition weight for adults, so it is considerably larger and heavier.
Should I buy leather or synthetic leather boxing gloves?
The difference between leather and synthetic leather is not easy to see with the naked eye. Synthetic leather boxing gloves feel somewhat plastic, but are perfectly suitable for children who are starting kickboxing and are not sure whether they will continue.
The advantage is that synthetic leather boxing gloves are cheaper than leather boxing gloves. However, the biggest disadvantage is that synthetic leather boxing gloves start to smell sooner because they provide less ventilation. There is little difference in terms of padding and protection.
We therefore recommend purchasing synthetic leather boxing gloves (PU, Skintex) for young children aged 5 to 8. At this age, they do not sweat excessively yet, and there is a chance they may lose interest.
A leather boxing glove is always better than a synthetic leather boxing glove. The latter tends to tear sooner at the seams.
However, children don’t punch very hard yet, and if they train once a week, a synthetic leather glove is fine. If children train twice a week, we do recommend a leather glove.
Using handwraps or inner gloves
We recommend that your daughter or son wear inner gloves under their boxing gloves. They absorb sweat, helping the boxing gloves stay fresh-smelling.
The gloves will also fit more securely, which is more comfortable during training. We recommend inner gloves in size XXS or XS at a very reasonable price.
We recommend that older children wear handwraps. They provide more support and protection. The trainer should determine how and what to use.
Some of our kids kickboxing sets include a pair of short handwraps.
Is a thumb protector included?
All boxing gloves for kids that we sell are equipped with a thumb protector. This means that the thumb is attached to the rest of the glove. As a result, the thumb cannot bend backward, helping to prevent unpleasant injuries.
Is the color of kids boxing gloves important?
The color of boxing gloves is very important to many children. In our store, we see many children who consider the color more important than the fit.
Of course, this isn’t the right order of importance, which is why we always try to give children good advice. Fortunately, we have most gloves in all colors and sizes, so this doesn’t have to be a problem.
Black boxing gloves are always easier to combine with other colors of kickboxing shorts and shin guards than, for example, pink ones. Keep this in mind when purchasing a pair of boxing gloves.
Do boxing gloves need maintenance?
The most important thing with boxing gloves is to let them ventilate properly. The sweat needs to evaporate from the boxing gloves. If this doesn’t happen, the boxing gloves will start to smell terrible.
That’s why you should always take the boxing gloves out of your sports bag after training and put them somewhere they can dry. A good place is the garage or on the doormat. You can also lightly grease the boxing gloves with a little petroleum jelly twice a year. You should only do this if you have leather boxing gloves.
