Youth Boxing Classes in Sunrise, FL: What Every Parent Should Know First
Youth boxing at AndStill Boxing Gym is structured, coach-led training for kids and teens ages 8–17, held after school Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at 4541 N Pine Island Rd in Sunrise. Every session runs a full hour and includes guaranteed 1-on-1 pad work with coaches who are active professional boxers. This is real boxing training — not babysitting, not a cardio gimmick — and it is built from the ground up around discipline, confidence, and skill.
Why Parents Choose Boxing for Their Kids
Most parents who bring their kids to us are not thinking about competition. They are thinking about focus. They want their child to walk into a room and carry themselves differently — to learn that hard work has a direct, visible payoff.
Boxing delivers that feedback loop faster than almost any other sport. You throw a jab. Your coach corrects your elbow. You throw it again. It lands clean. You feel it. That cause-and-effect relationship between effort and improvement is something a child carries far outside the gym.
Here is what parents consistently tell us they are looking for:
- Structure. A program with clear expectations and a coach who holds kids accountable.
- Personal attention. Not a class where their kid blends into the background.
- Physical challenge. Something that genuinely tires them out and builds real fitness.
- A safe, respectful environment. No chaos, no hazing, no ego.
Our Youth Program is built around all four of those things.
What a Typical Youth Session Looks Like
Kids arrive and get moving immediately. There is no standing around waiting for something to happen. A standard session at AndStill flows through these phases:
- Warm-up (10–12 minutes). Jump rope, footwork drills, shadow boxing. Kids learn to move before they learn to hit.
- Technique instruction (15–20 minutes). Coaches break down one to two fundamentals — stance, the jab, slipping a punch, building combinations. Concepts are taught, then drilled.
- Bag work (15 minutes). Kids apply what they just learned on the heavy bags. Coaches walk the floor and correct form in real time.
- 1-on-1 pad work (10–15 minutes). This is the part that sets us apart. Every kid, every session, gets on the pads with a coach. Not a peer, not a junior helper — a coach who is an active professional boxer. That personal attention is not occasional. It is guaranteed.
- Cool-down and wrap-up (5 minutes). Stretching, breathing, and a short team debrief. We close every session with intention.
The 1-on-1 Pad Work Difference — Explained
Pad work is the heartbeat of boxing training. When a coach holds the mitts and calls combinations, they are doing several things at once: reading your timing, correcting your mechanics, building your reflexes, and pushing your conditioning. There is no machine or app that replicates it.
A lot of youth programs skip it because it takes time and it requires coaches who actually know what they are doing. At AndStill, we guarantee it in every session because our coaches — active professional boxers — are equipped to deliver it. For a kid who has never thrown a punch before, those minutes on the pads are transformative. They go from unsure to confident inside a single round.
“Real boxing, real coaching, real results.” That is not marketing language. It is the standard we hold ourselves to every afternoon when your kid walks through the door.
Is the Youth Program Right for My Child?
Our Youth Boxing Program is open to kids ages 8 through 17, and we welcome all skill levels — zero experience required. Whether your child has never wrapped their hands before or has been training elsewhere, they will be met at their level and pushed appropriately.
Here is a quick breakdown of who thrives in this program:
| Your Child | How We Meet Them |
|---|---|
| Complete beginner, nervous about fitting in | Small class sizes, coaches who teach from scratch, no judgment |
| High-energy kid who needs an outlet | Full-hour sessions, bag work, conditioning drills that use it productively |
| Teen looking for a challenge or a skill | Technique-forward coaching, 1-on-1 pad time, progressive skill-building |
| Youth athlete cross-training from another sport | Footwork, coordination, and cardio that transfer directly |
Schedule and Pricing — No Guesswork
The Youth Program runs Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM, making it a natural fit for after-school time. The gym is located at 4541 N Pine Island Rd, Sunrise, FL 33351, easy to reach from across Sunrise.
Here is how the pricing works — no hidden fees, no long-term contracts:
- Drop-in class: $25 — applied toward membership if your child joins. A great way to try a session before committing.
- 2 days/week membership: $125/month
- 3 days/week membership: $150/month
- 5 days/week membership: $189/month
- Family discount available — ask us when you call or visit.
Every membership includes open gym access. You pay for what you use. No surprises.
Ready to get your kid started?
Safety: What We Ask of Every Young Boxer
Boxing is a contact sport, and we do not pretend otherwise. But structured training in a controlled environment with qualified coaches is fundamentally different from unregulated sparring or street-level fighting. At AndStill, youth sessions are skills-based first. Any contact is coach-supervised, age-appropriate, and introduced gradually as a child earns the technical foundation to participate safely.
We run a gym where respect is the house rule. For coaches, for teammates, for the craft. Kids who train here learn that quickly — and that lesson sticks.
Common Questions from Parents
Do kids need their own gear before the first class?
For a drop-in trial session, come in comfortable athletic wear and we will walk you through what you need. As your child continues, hand wraps and boxing gloves are the essentials. We can point you in the right direction.
What if my child has never boxed before?
That is exactly who this program is built for. Our coaches teach from the ground up. Your child does not need to know a single thing walking in — that is our job.
Can siblings train together?
Yes. A family discount is available. Give us a call at (561) 648-6612 and we can talk through the options.
How is this different from a big commercial gym?
At AndStill, class sizes are kept small and every session includes guaranteed 1-on-1 pad work. Your child is not one of sixty kids cycling through a station. They are a boxer with a coach watching their form every session.
Take the First Step This Week
The $25 drop-in class exists for a reason — so you and your child can walk in, feel the gym, meet the coaches, and make an informed decision. No pressure, no pitch. If it is the right fit, you will know by the end of the first hour.
We are at 4541 N Pine Island Rd, Sunrise, FL 33351, open Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 9 PM. Call us at (561) 648-6612 or book a drop-in class online. Bring your kid in and let the work speak for itself.