Kids Boxing Protective Gear
Kids boxing protective gear has one job: let a young boxer train hard and go home in one piece. This collection brings together 58 pieces of junior protection, with mouthguards from Opro and SafeJawz, groin guards and head guards from Adidas, Pro Box and Sting, and shin and body protection for kickboxing juniors from Cimac and Carbon Claw. Parents, coaches and clubs buying for a squad will find sizes and prices, from £3, that make protecting the whole class straightforward.
What protection does a junior boxer need?
For non-contact skills sessions a gum shield is enough. As soon as a child starts touch sparring, add a head guard and a groin guard; most clubs make all three compulsory before anyone steps through the ropes. Kids boxing mouth guards are the first purchase: Opro and SafeJawz both make junior sizes that boil-and-bite or self-fit at home in minutes, and there are gum shields for braces that sit over orthodontic work. Kids head guards from Pro Box, Adidas and Sting protect the cheeks and temples in sparring; open face models keep vision clear while cheek and full face guards add cover for nervous starters. Kids low blow protection covers groin guards, and kids shin and instep guards look after young kickboxers.
Sizing kids protective gear correctly
Junior mouthguards are made for smaller jaws and a mix of baby and adult teeth; an adult guard trimmed down will not seat properly and will not protect. Head guards are sized by head circumference, so measure just above the eyebrows and check the brand chart rather than guessing by age. Junior groin guards sit lower and lighter than adult cups. Children grow fast, so buy for this season rather than the next two: a head guard that slips over the eyes mid-round is worse than no head guard at all.
Buying junior protection for a club
Clubs running junior sessions need a box of spare gum shields on the counter for the child who forgot theirs, and basic club gumshields are priced for exactly that. Opro and SafeJawz mouthguard cases and anti-microbial cleaning products keep shared kit hygienic, and the fun designs, from Marvel Venom to Fangz, mean children actually want to wear them. Call 01708 320320 for a club order and we will check stock across sizes and colours. We have fitted junior boxers in our Romford store since 2006, and express UK delivery means a gum shield lost on Tuesday does not mean a missed session on Thursday. The wider junior range, including gloves, wraps and boots, is in kids boxing equipment.
Frequently asked questions
Do kids need a head guard for boxing?
For sparring and competition, yes. England Boxing requires approved head guards for junior bouts, and clubs insist on them for any contact work in the gym. For pads, bags and skills sessions a head guard is not needed, but a gum shield still is.
Which gum shield is best for a child with braces?
Use a mouthguard designed for braces rather than a standard boil-and-bite, which can set around the brackets and damage them. Opro and SafeJawz both make brace-specific junior guards that fit over the orthodontic work and can be refitted as the teeth move.
What age can a child start boxing training?
Many England Boxing clubs take children from around eight for non-contact skills sessions, with competitive bouts allowed from ten, subject to a medical. Whatever the age and club, a fitted gum shield is the minimum before the first session, and a head guard and groin guard follow before any sparring.
