Upcoming Assessment Dates (By Invitation Only)
- Sunday 6th December 2026
- Sunday 21st March 2027
- Sunday 20th June 2027
Assessment times and details will be confirmed prior to each assessment date.
Sunday Academy – Weekly Training Times
Every Sunday at the University of Brighton – Sport Brighton, Brighton Sport and Health Complex, Falmer BN1 9PH · Directions
Training sessions are structured by level to ensure all boxers train in an environment suited to their ability, experience, and stage of development.
| Level | T-Shirt | Training Time |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | White | 10:00 – 11:00amFree tasters |
| Level 2 | Red | 11:00 – 12:00pm |
| Level 3 | Yellow | 11:00 – 12:00pm |
| Level 4 | Green | 12:00 – 1:00pm |
| Level 5 | Blue | 12:00 – 1:00pm |
| Level 6 | Purple | 1:00 – 2:00pm |
| Level 7 | Black | 1:00 – 2:00pm |
Important Information
- Please arrive 5–10 minutes early for all sessions.
- Children must attend the session for their current level.
- Regular attendance supports progression and development.
- Successful completion of an assessment is required to progress to the next level.
New · In Partnership with Brighton Youth Centre
Boxing at BYC Free
Weekly boxing sessions for all abilities.
Learn skills, get fit, build confidence.
- Boxing basics
- Fitness & coordination
- Confidence & resilience
- Meet new people
- Discipline & self-belief
- Mondays · Starting Monday 9th November 2026
- 18:00 – 19:00
- Brighton Youth Centre, 64 Edward Street, Brighton BN2 0JR
- Free – no cost to attend
Level Progression Overview
Our 7-Level Youth Development Programme supports boxers as they develop skill, confidence, and discipline over time. Each level is carefully structured to build specific abilities and is identified by a unique T-shirt colour. Assessments are conducted by invitation only when coaches feel a child is confident and ready to progress.
Level 1 Foundation 
Level 2 Development 
Level 3 Confidence 
Level 4 Advancement 
Level 5 Leadership 
Level 6 Achievement
| Level | Stage | T-Shirt | Programme Focus | Assessment Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Foundation | White | Stance, guard, footwork basics, jab and rear hand technique, & basic defences (block, duck, step off). | Boxing fundamentals, using coach and partner pads (no contact). |
| Level 2 | Development | Red | Jab & rear hand multiple combinations, extended foot movement and defensive skills (covers and lay-back). | Combinations & defences using coach & partner pads; light, controlled contact introduced progressively. |
| Level 3 | Confidence | Yellow | Introduction to lead hook (head), punch mechanics in 3-shot combos, and dynamic defences (slips and rolls). | Advanced combinations & defences, using coach & partner pads with controlled contact. |
| Level 4 | Advancement | Green | Developing range understanding and control (long, mid, short). Intro to body shots & understanding of target areas & competition rules. | Range control, switch of attacks, tactics, partner pads & extended controlled contact. |
| Level 5 | Leadership | Blue | Bent arm shots (head/body), short-range head and body shot combinations, defensive rolls & covers, & switch-of-attack strategies. | Short-range boxing & switching attacks with extended controlled contact. |
| Level 6 | Achievement | Purple | Advanced ring craft: Everything from levels 1-5 & applied to strict conditional & controlled sparring conditions. | All skills applied in strict, controlled conditional sparring. |
| Level 7 | Mastery | Black | Pre-Competition & Advanced Boxing: Technical, Conditional & Controlled Open Sparring. | Performance, control and decision-making in technical, conditional and controlled open sparring. |
Level 1Foundation · White T-shirt
Programme focus: Stance, guard, footwork basics, jab and rear hand technique, & basic defences (block, duck, step off).
Assessment type: Boxing fundamentals, using coach and partner pads (no contact).
Level 2Development · Red T-shirt
Programme focus: Jab & rear hand multiple combinations, extended foot movement and defensive skills (covers and lay-back).
Assessment type: Combinations & defences using coach & partner pads; light, controlled contact introduced progressively.
Level 3Confidence · Yellow T-shirt
Programme focus: Introduction to lead hook (head), punch mechanics in 3-shot combos, and dynamic defences (slips and rolls).
Assessment type: Advanced combinations & defences, using coach & partner pads with controlled contact.
Level 4Advancement · Green T-shirt
Programme focus: Developing range understanding and control (long, mid, short). Intro to body shots & understanding of target areas & competition rules.
Assessment type: Range control, switch of attacks, tactics, partner pads & extended controlled contact.
Level 5Leadership · Blue T-shirt
Programme focus: Bent arm shots (head/body), short-range head and body shot combinations, defensive rolls & covers, & switch-of-attack strategies.
Assessment type: Short-range boxing & switching attacks with extended controlled contact.
Level 6Achievement · Purple T-shirt
Programme focus: Advanced ring craft: Everything from levels 1-5 & applied to strict conditional & controlled sparring conditions.
Assessment type: All skills applied in strict, controlled conditional sparring.
Level 7Mastery · Black T-shirt
Programme focus: Pre-Competition & Advanced Boxing: Technical, Conditional & Controlled Open Sparring.
Assessment type: Performance, control and decision-making in technical, conditional and controlled open sparring.
Assessments are optional; however, successful completion of an assessment is required to progress to the next level.
Contact work is subject to individual readiness and coach assessment.
Assessment Information
Assessments take place approximately every 12–13 weeks and are conducted by invitation only. Assessments take place during your child’s normal training session time. Invitations are given when coaches feel a child is technically ready, confident, and consistently showing effort and discipline.
Successful boxers will progress to the next level and receive their new level T-shirt, Certificate of Achievement and written assessment report. Level 1 assessment also includes the Assessment & Achievement Handbook.
Assessment fees are charged separately and are currently £39 per assessment.
Participation in assessments is optional. Boxers who choose not to take part may continue training at their current level and can be considered for a future assessment when ready.
What Happens in a Typical Session?
Each training session at Moulescoomb Boxing Academy is structured to balance fitness, skill-building, and confidence development:
- Warm-up: Light cardio, mobility drills, and dynamic stretches.
- Skill Development: Footwork drills, stance, guard, punches, and defensive techniques.
- Conditioning: Fun fitness circuits and activities to improve strength and stamina.
- Controlled Partner Work: Structured partner activities; as children progress, controlled partner/contact work may be introduced according to their level and individual readiness.
- Cool-down: Stretching and mental focus exercises to finish the session.
Note: We introduce contact sparring progressively once fundamental skills are established and the child is ready. See our Contact & Partner Work Policy for full details.