Girls not keen on dancing or gymnastics to keep fit are increasingly donning boxing gloves and giving the traditional male sport a try.
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Lake Illawarra PCYC manager Megan Lee said the club holds Junior Girls Boxing classes for kids aged six and 12 twice a week, with many giving it a go.
“A lot of mums are looking for something physical for their young girls who aren’t interested in traditional gymnastics or dancing activities, to get involved in,” she said.
“The kids do a circuit, which includes skipping, different techniques with the bags and then they get an opportunity to get in the ring.”
She said boxing helped girls develop confidence and self esteem and many mothers liked that it gave their daughters the chance to meet women who were positive, strong role models.
“It’s about understanding discipline, self respect, respect for others, patience and leadership and all those vital skills we want out kids to develop.
Boxing’s not about how to beat people up.”
Girls can try boxing this week for free as part of the KidsFest Shellharbour program.
