Boxing for kids ages 4 to 8.
Little Warriors is West End Athletic Club’s non-contact boxing program for young kids, at 283 Bering Ave in Etobicoke. Forty-five minutes of movement, listening and confidence, coached by people who specialise in this age.
What Little Warriors learn.
Boxing done fun, and done safely.
Non-contact, always
Kids work on bags, pads and drills. Nobody gets hit.
Progress they can see
Every child moves up through the Band System, so they can see how far they’ve come.
Coaches for this age
Jenna Digirolamo is Director of Little Warriors, with assistant coach Misha Ideltchik.
One to three times a week
Kids train one to three times a week, whatever suits your family.
Little Warriors times.
Classes are 45 minutes.
Current times are always on the schedule.
Where parents sit.
You’re close the whole time.
The first class
During your child’s first class you can watch from the red couch.
After that
From the second class, parents watch from the lobby, where the youth area is shown on a TV.
Or train yourself
Parents can take their own class at the same time, or leave the kids with the youth coaches.
Family discounts
Family membership discounts exist when parents or siblings join together.
Common questions.
What age is Little Warriors for?
Ages 4 to 8. Older kids, 9 to 16, train in the Youth Boxing Academy.
Will my child get hit?
No. Little Warriors is non-contact: bags, pads and drills.
How long is a class?
45 minutes, on Tuesday and Thursday at 4:30pm and Saturday at 11:00am.
Can I watch?
Yes. During the first class parents may watch from the red couch; after that from the lobby, where the youth area is shown on a TV.
Can my child try it first?
New members can take 3 Classes for $30 until December 31, 2026: any three coach-led group classes, one payment, nothing renews. Yes. Kids can also try a class by calling 416-621-1234.
Is there parking?
Yes. Parking at the rear of the building at 283 Bering Ave is complimentary.
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