Dad Who Let Daughter, 8, Kickbox in Aussie Match Has Fight on His Hands

You need to understand that boxing and martial arts teach the violence is not acceptable and are not allowed to use it outside of competition etc. Do we teach that to our football players? Not about controling oneself.

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Starta its time to pull your head out of the Dish washer you have been bran washed . SPORTS JOCK'S of all kinds have been kicking the snot out of non sports kids for the past 60 years that i know off .and not one of the butt kickings i got in my school days was fron a kickboxer.

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People are upset with the father of the 8-year-old girl, but apparently not with the father of the 7-year-old girl? Frankly, since dad is a kickboxer, who better to teach her. Sounds like she wants to do this and the girls were both wearing head protection and probably had other padding for protection. Would the reaction be the same if these were boys instead of girls? To me, the key is in parental supervision, following the rules and the kids wanting to participate.

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what an anus. as a long time teacher of martial arts including Muay Thai. I would never let my daughter compete at that level at any age under 18. what a complete ass.

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I have read this article and some comments condemn the parents that allow kickboxing for their young kids. I also finished reading the article summarizing Laura Ingram commenting on the decline of morality. The comments there are predominately criticizing her. So, which is it? Do you not allow your kid to do a sport they want to do because it's violent, but then it's ok to have trash bombard her from radio, advertising, etc.?

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i think everyone who is against this kind of thing should shut up 1 i feel sorry for anyone who would try to kidnap her 2 shes actualy getting up off the couch and being active 3 she loves it 4 the spartans started training their young since they could walk 5 what about all the kids younger than her in martial arts classes should we pull them out and tell them they cant cause they might get hurt? while were at it we might as well take away their bikes so they dont wipe out and cut down all the trees so they cant climb them

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What the heck are you blathering about?

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I would say the dad has done nothing wrong because if the little girl would had said no then he wouldn't have done it. Besides a kickbox to a mans **** may stop her from getting kidnapped or raped. GO DAD!

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Id rather see a little girl learn how to fight and protect herself then being the typical girl. Also, on the somewhat rare occasion there are girls that join football or other contact sports, and people usually don't complain about that for fear of getting hit with accusations of sexim and whatnot :P

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Ppl should get a myspace or facebook and advertise on there instead of this article. Anyway, I see nothing wrong with little girl's kick boxing. It's almost the same as Karate. They both also teach discipline.

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You are absolutely correct it is the kids that have not the the discipline of martial arts that are doing the bullying and school yard fighting. My entire family is involved in martial arts. My 10 year old daughter has been involved for the past 5 years and she is a better student because of the confidence she has gained and the discipline it has taught her. My 19 year old son who has special needs has been involved for 5 years as well. He is more focused as are many of his friends that take class with him. They say the family that kicks together sticks together.

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Why so much controversy? This is nothing new, I have been to a mixed martial arts event with child competitors who were as young as 6 years old. It seems the Australians are a little late on this.

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OLD MEDICAL PERSONS USED TO SAY A FEW WEEKS AN THEN NOTHING FOR MOST OF A YEAR TO A PERSONS IS 20 YEARS OLD EVEN THEN THERE MOST LIKE TO BE FOOLS AS FIGHTS ARE ONLY GOOD FOR HARMING PERSONS, AN OR WORSE OF BODY AN AGEING , WEEK LESSONS , AN SAD THEN SOME SAY ONLY WAY PERSONS BODY CAN DO SOME THINGS IS ALL THEY LIFE , YET THE BODY MATTERS MORE THEN FIGHTS ARE NOT FOR FUN

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This is probably dad's "fantasy". You know...

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What IDIOT parents would allow their 7 and 8 year olds to box?
That's just moronic! You just know there was betting going on too!
Once a kid is 18 they can box whoever they want but until they are a legal age, they shouldn't be allowed in the ring!

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Sorry for you people who think watching some little kid fight is a good idea. There is a little liquid that keeps the brain from the skull. One wrong kick or one fall can damage the kid for life. They could be a veggie for life. Yes just one is too many. What happens if a eye gets kicked out. Sorry seen too many professional fighter and football player, even in fake wrestling that are either veggies or just barely function these people are hurt. Not a fan. for those who do not like this, explaing to me why it is okay to take a chance with some kids life or quility of life. If you can't come up with a good reason keep you stupid comments to yourself

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A nine year old girl suffered a concussion and ended up in the hospital. For God sakes ... a concussion is a jolt/injury to the brain. The 8 year old girl got knocked down and was crying. Don't you think these children are getting hurt physically from kicks and punches? I think it's very dangerous to put a child in a ring at that age. If she want's to fight in front of a paying crowd when she's 18 then, so be it. Until then, these little children are exactly what they are ... little children. They go into a ring because their parents put them there. If something happens like it did to the nine year old ... it's definitely the parents fault.

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Our 7 year old daughter started out in dance, then gymnastics and has been in mixed martial arts for a little over a year. No protection whatever so ever in gymnastics, both dance and gymnastics were good physically but talk about uppitty parents and a clickish group, don't want our daughter growing up thinking that is right. In martial arts everyone is treated equally, discipline and respect for others is high on the list. She has learned all these and more with martial arts. She has been in a couple of tournaments, her choice!! She wears a helmet, shin guards, mouth piece, gloves, and boys must always wear there cup. Have you ever been to a little league game, soccer, football?? Our children are well protected when they are doing this sport, more so than any others out there, the coaches are the best out there. I say you go girl and what great parents you have!!!

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There's nothing wrong with this. The people who think there is are the ones who don't understand it, just like the people who don't understand lawful gun ownership. Those kids are trained, they were wearing all the correct protective gear, and had their parents nearby. This wasn't an egged on street-fight. Remember, you can't protect everyone from everything and this is a safe sport when done correctly, like it was in this instance.

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Even as an 8-year-old, I loved intense sports! It gave me so much more energy, confidence, and definitely some respect from my male counterparts! Unfortunately, my parents thought playing contact sports was too dangerous, but it was fine for my brothers. Heck, they were even encouraged! I'm happy that there are parents out there that are not gender biased and don't put double standards on their children. There is just something I just don't understand. There wouldn't be so much criticism if it were young boys. I thought girls could do anything that boys can do?

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