Characterization of educational boxing in educational institutions

Abstract

This article addresses the topic of educational boxing as a variant of traditional boxing that seeks to change the perception associated with violence and aggression. Its origin, fundamental principles, benefits and its implementation in educational environments are explored. In addition to contextualizing how educational boxing has roots in traditional boxing and how it began to gain recognition at the end of the 20th century as an alternative to promote discipline, self-esteem and other skills in young people. The main objective lies in how to characterize educational boxing in tenth grade students in a specific educational institution. The secondary objectives of the article include identifying variables, dimensions and indicators, determining the current state and designing a characterization of educational boxing. A systematic review of 81 scientific documents was carried out, with the majority in English and in open access journals. The importance of knowing the research results to validate, make decisions, continually improve, compare, innovate and advance in the field of educational boxing is highlighted.