INNOVATIVE BOXING & FITNESS ACADEMY
BOXING | YOUTH BOXING | FITNESS & CONDITIONING | PERSONAL TRAINING
2687 Florida Street Mandeville, LA 70448 (985) 231-7089
03 | YOUTH BOXING
Stronger Kids. Stronger Futures.
In the lion's den, we don't just teach kids how to throw punches. We teach them how to put in the work, stay disciplined, and believe in what they're capable of.
Our Youth Boxing program gives young athletes a strong foundation through boxing technique, footwork, defense, counterpunching, strength and conditioning, and partner drills. Every class is an opportunity to build confidence, develop new skills, and learn the value of hard work.
Our structured training system takes young fighters from Cub to Novice, Amateur, and Elite. Through regular evaluations, athletes have the opportunity to demonstrate their progress, take on new challenges, and earn their way forward.Whether your child is stepping into the gym for the first time or working toward competitive boxing, we're here to help them grow stronger, stay focused, and get 1% better every day.
How Our Young Cubs Progress
Every young fighter starts with the fundamentals and works their way up. As they advance, they'll develop stronger technique, learn more challenging combinations, improve their defense, and build the strength and discipline to take on the next level.
CUB — The Foundation
Learn basic punches, defensive movements, and counterpunching while developing the fundamentals of boxing.
Physical benchmark: 10 push-ups
NOVICE — Building Skills
Expand punching combinations, blocking techniques, and counters while building strength, coordination, and confidence.
Physical benchmark: 20 push-ups
AMATEUR — Developing Technique
Take on more advanced combinations, body defense, rolling, and parrying. Put your training to work and keep raising the bar.
Physical benchmark: 30 push-ups
ELITE — Putting It All Together
Demonstrate a full range of punches, defensive movements, and complex counter combinations. Bring your skills together and prepare for the next challenge.
Physical benchmark: 40 push-ups
Beyond the Fundamentals
YOUNG LION / LIONESS
Growing Into Your Strength.A recognition of the dedication, confidence, and discipline our young fighters develop as they continue their journey. It's about taking ownership of their training, leading by example, and continuing to grow both inside and outside the gym.
BEAST
Earned Through the Work.A recognition of the hard work, determination, and commitment that define the Humble Beast mentality. Being a BEAST isn't just about how hard you hit. It's about the discipline to keep showing up, the confidence to face challenges, and the willingness to keep getting better.Progress evaluations are held every two months, giving young athletes the opportunity to demonstrate what they've learned and work toward their next level.
