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
- what size boxing glove
- thumb protector included
- colour
- 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 find kickboxing and boxing great fun, and you can find the right equipment with us. In our online shop, you have a wide choice of boxing gloves for kids 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 light boxing gloves of 4 oz or 6 oz.
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 should not 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, a synthetic leather boxing glove is perfectly fine. Children often train once or twice a week and do not punch hard yet.
It would therefore be a waste to pay more for a more expensive leather boxing glove. Moreover, we also have an extensive range of colours and fun prints in that category.
We have a huge range of different-coloured 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 absolutely terrible.
You should also 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?
For children aged 6 and 7, we recommend using 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, we recommend buying 8 oz.
Boxing gloves for kids aged 8–9
Which boxing gloves for children aged 8–9 are the right ones? This 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 fits children in this age group perfectly.
What size is suitable 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 over 50 grams heavier than the 6 oz gloves and are also slightly larger. This gives 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 genuinely small in stature but are 8 or 9 years old to train with 6 oz.
Children aged 8 and 9 who are taller and heavier than their peers should choose 10 oz. Please note 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 difficult to see with the naked eye. A synthetic leather boxing glove feels somewhat plasticky but is 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 faster because they do not ventilate as well. 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 yet sweat that much, and there is a chance they may quit.
A leather boxing glove is always better than a synthetic leather boxing glove. The latter tends to tear at the seams more quickly.
But children do not hit as hard yet, and if they train once a week, synthetic leather gloves are fine. If children train twice a week, we do recommend a leather glove.
Using handwraps or inner gloves
We recommend having your daughter or son wear inner gloves under the boxing gloves. These absorb sweat, helping the boxing gloves stay fresh-smelling.
The gloves will also fit more securely, which is more comfortable during training. We recommend purchasing the inner gloves in size XXS or XS at a very reasonable price.
We recommend that older children wear handwraps. These provide more support and protection. It is up to the trainer to decide what is appropriate.
In some of our kids kickboxing sets, we include a pair of short handwraps (if this is included with the set).
Is a thumb protector included?
All Boxing gloves for kids that we sell come 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 the 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 is not the right order of importance, which is why we always try to advise children properly. Fortunately, we have most gloves in all colors and sizes, so this does not 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 does not happen, the boxing gloves will start to smell terribly.
That is why you should always take the boxing gloves out of your sports bag after training and place them somewhere they can dry. A good place is the garage or the doormat. You can also lightly grease the boxing gloves twice a year with a little petroleum jelly. Only do this if you have leather boxing gloves.
Also read our blog: How to maintain your boxing gloves
Would you like to see all the kids boxing gloves in our collection? Then go to the collection >> Boxing gloves for kids in our webshop.
