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Boxing in schools?
Sky Sports News spoke to Joe Calzaghe - and others - about the move to bring boxing back to schools.
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Sky Sports News spoke to Joe Calzaghe - and others - about the move to bring boxing back to schools.
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Sam ----- says...
I think that its a great idea, i think that the people running that gym should take over as government, we might get somewhere! how can they say it is to dangerous for school educational programs, they do it with football and rugby!! i don't think we have to be reminded of recent injuries like Cech, Dyer, Eduardo, Terry. I think if regulated and professional it will teach a lot of people respect, control, and self discipline. Boxing is one of the most popular sports in the world and produces so many characters. Ps GO ON RICKY!!!!!
Posted 23:04 17th March 2008
Nathan Reilly says...
im a secondary school student and personaly i think boxing should be back in schools. Even though i am not a great fan of the sport i think boxing is a great way to channel agression under rules and regulations unlike fighting in the playground as long as the boxing is monitored then i think it could be a great success. Due to the amount of fitness the sport requires it could also help overcome another problem obesity.
Posted 22:54 17th March 2008
Stephen Grant says...
I think its an excellent idea ,, it will teach children that respect for other people. People say they are risks and dangers of this in schools but they are risks in each sports... wats more dangerous about boxing than rugby. Aslongs the teachers have control of the lesson then it should an good idea,
Posted 22:54 17th March 2008
Mark R says...
i think that boxing should not be brought back to schools it is a copetitive sport which meens that kid will try to out do each other challenge one another there will be kids that will use the fact that thay are boxing to start a fight also remember there young and not resposible leave it for them to join a boxing club in ther own time and there dision to make the step to progress but oltenitively i think something like ti chi or yoga and a intensive work out in the school gym
Posted 22:32 17th March 2008
Mark R says...
i think that boxing should not be brought back to schools it is a copetitive sport which meens that kid will try to out do each other challenge one another there will be kids that will use the fact that thay are boxing to start a fight also remember there young and not resposible leave it for them to join a boxing club in ther own time and there dision to make the step to progress but oltenitively i think something like ti chi or yoga and a intensive work out in the school gym
Posted 22:32 17th March 2008
Nick Wignall says...
My views are that it should have the same inclusion in schools like any other sport but what is failing kids is the fact that too many schools and teachers within schools are only concerned about teaching team games. What ever happened to variety is the spice of life. Most kids don¿t have basic physical literacy and in some schools their only definition of quality PE time are dinner ladies doing football. Boxing would be a help in terms of discipline but if boxing is re-introduced then other sports should get the same inclusion. In a day and age where a kids 1st preference is a playstation or an xbox I find it pathetic that schools are only teaching sport to suit 1 audience. The national curriculum needs looking at and there should be more monitoring with what is actually happening.
Posted 22:18 17th March 2008
Nick Wignall says...
My views are that it should have the same inclusion in schools like any other sport but what is failing kids is the fact that too many schools and teachers within schools are only concerned about teaching team games. What ever happened to variety is the spice of life. Having gone to many schools most kids don¿t have basic physical literacy and in some schools their only definition of quality PE time are dinner ladies doing football. In a day and age where a kids 1st preference is a playstation or xbox I think its pathetic that sports are taught only to suit 1 audience and that the national curriculum needs changing.
Posted 22:04 17th March 2008
Lalit Kuamr says...
i think that to be able to play football, you need the leg strength. And the way boxing would do this is by the leg movements applied in boxing. And this is a way to defend your self from outer school fights.
Posted 22:02 17th March 2008
Aidan Cliffe says...
I think boxing will be great as a sport to be done at schools. i think aslong as the protection is right and you know what to do and not do, it should all go good. I hope to play it soon in pe at school.
Posted 21:59 17th March 2008
Mark Grimster says...
I am a 15 year old student who takes part in boxing as a hobby and i believe that putting boxing into the school agenda is a good idea. The reasons for this is that it can teach students how to control their anger as well as release it reasonably. It also allows a stress release which is in a controlled environment, instead of being used against someone else in the school environment or on the street.
Posted 21:58 17th March 2008
Martin Powell says...
I think boxing should definatley be brought back into schools, i would have loved to have done it when i was in school. Ok boxing will never be popular with some people due to the nature of injuries caused but there are many more positives out of it such as- fitness increase, physical skill levels, communication, discipline but to name a few. Why not give it a try anyway, no harm in it is there!
Posted 21:09 17th March 2008
Vince Karon says...
About time it was back in schools. Participation will be choice, not forced. I think you'll find it will stop the kids who are likely to join gangs and arm themselves with a knife or a gun from doing so, as they will have been taught a disciplined sport and how to control their aggression. It will also provide some with potentially incredible earnings in life if they can go all the way, when they maybe otherwise would have turned to crime or not had so much success. The kids of today have nothing to do, and no targets to aim for in many lower income areas. Boxing can provide a way out, like any sport can. Why not also put martial arts on the curicular and bring back caning for those that step out line...
Posted 18:57 17th March 2008
Calvin Postance says...
I think boxing should be taught in school. It is a great way to keep fit and pupils will be taught discipline and respect for each other. Also it gives pupils a boost in confidence and a chance to find a talent in a sport.
Posted 18:56 17th March 2008
Hasnan Ahmed says...
I think its a great idea. But im jealous that if it is introduced i will miss out as it is my last year at school. I would have loved to to boxing at school. Also, the people who are against it do not understand what the sport actually promotes- discipline and respect. No matter how hard a fight a boxer has had, you always see them acknowledge their opponent afterwards and that just sums the sport up in a nutshell. They may have battered their body for 12 rounds but all that is forgotten as soon as the final bell goes. Bring it back!
Posted 18:26 17th March 2008
Jonathan Flynn says...
Everyone who has taken part in boxing whether its the training or actually fighting knows this is a great idea. Boxing gives great disipline, amazing fitness levels, and allows children another subject to take. I always wanted to take part in boxing when i was young but wasnt given the opportunity, its a great way to train kids from a young age and gives england the chance of producing better athletes for competition.
Posted 17:55 17th March 2008
George Katsisis says...
I think Wrestling would be a far better sport to bring to the National Curriculum, even though I am fan of boxing!
Posted 17:12 17th March 2008
Jack Parker says...
I started boxing when I was 9 years old and was also brought up in a very poor single parent family. Boxing saved me! I ended up boxing at international level and was always the fitest lad at school. If I was a bad lad at school my mum would ring the boxing coach up and he would have a little chat which usually involved sparring against the bigger lads. I had respect for those I fought, those I trained with, my coach and myself. I also gained respect from other kids at school through my achievements in the sport. I went on to become a Royal Marines physical training instructor and I honestly believe that without boxing I would have ended up in a mess!
Posted 16:27 17th March 2008
Mark Bolton says...
Boxing in schools is a great idea, it will teach people to respect eachother from a young age and allow people to forge friendships, also is great discpline and brilliant for fitness
Posted 16:04 17th March 2008
Adam Hampson says...
We already have mixed martial arts in our school which covers judo jujitzu and boxing so whats the fuss about
Posted 15:35 17th March 2008
Liam Dymond says...
People are always moaning about the lack of talented english athletes emerging in sport. Well, this is a chance to teach kids at a young age the basic skills and people are trying to oppose it. We should be giving the cihldren the best chance to succeed in life and give them the opportuntiy to choose a path, if they choose to continue being anti-social thats there decision but it may provide a select few with a professional career and much improved lives. The only way to identify and develop talent is to implement the programme. The only problem would be that you would need top coaches to train the children. If we actually do this, (with no guarantess) we might start producing more talent and start to dominate a sport.
Posted 15:08 17th March 2008
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