More and more families are asking us whether there is a punching bag that adults and children can use together.
Our answer: Yes, there is. And we call it the family punching bag. If both parents and children want to train with it, we recommend a 1 m long kickboxing bag for beginners weighing approx. 20 kg. Why?

On the one hand, boxing releases the happiness hormones endorphin, serotonin and dopamine. On the other hand, the intense exercise lowers the stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol. Boxing also activates the whole body and focuses all energy on one point. All the stress factors from everyday life (the pile of laundry, the unanswered email, the bad grade, the upcoming exam...) are simply forgotten for a moment.

Even if it often seems unavoidable, there is actually no reason to spend every afternoon arguing about homework, school or screen time. With cell phone time-outs, a sporty quarter of an hour and mini-challenges, children, teenagers and parents can get their energy back in the afternoon - not through words, but through exercise. Then the rest (almost) works itself out. 

Forest kindergarten has many advantages. Spending every day outside in the forest not only boosts children's immune systems, but also their self-confidence, creativity and relationship with nature. But how does this work in fall and winter, in wind and weather, rain, cold and mud? The answer is simple: only with the right clothing and equipment can children in the forest kindergarten stay healthy and happy every day.

In our experience, textiles - usually scraps of fabric - are the best filling for punching bags. They have sufficient volume without being too heavy. In addition, fabric scraps do not compact as much over time as other materials (e.g. rubber granules or sand), which would eventually cause you to hit a hard wall. We have developed a sophisticated combination of recycled textile remnants and a gravel core for our punching bags - for the best ratio of weight and shock absorption.

Hanging punching bags from the ceiling: which ceilings are suitable?

Old building ceilings: A little more complicated, but usually feasible:

Old buildings often have ceilings made of wooden beams with floorboards on top and a layer of plaster or plasterboard.

Under no circumstances should you simply drill into the cladding, but look for the supporting wooden beam.

"My personal tip:
If you don't want to hide your punching bag in the basement, but want to integrate it into your home as a stylish element, a high-quality leather punching bag is my first choice. Not a bulky PVC monster, but an elegant piece of training equipment that motivates you to train regularly."

In the beginning I only had the children's lederhosen as a product. Thecommunity came about because all three of my children wore these pants at some point and grew out of them. Then I first passed the trousers around the family and everyone realized: hey, what a good pair of trousers. When these children grew up, they passed the pants on again. That's how we realized that they last a long time and that everyone is really happy when they get such old, used leather trousers.

Boxing for girls

Girls in particular tend to be taught not to hit or to assert themselves physically. They are often more reserved. But they also have an urge to move and a desire for physical confrontation - just like boys. To act this out, they need a counterbalance. An object such as a punching bag or a "sparring partner" can help with this.

"What are you doing mom?"

A mother engages in a boxing session as her children observe with fascination. A powerful fusion of art and athleticism at Photographer Lucy Dahl's "Untameable Gallery" at Martha's Vineyard, MA.

"Polly was always very proud of her Snekkerbuks. She knew it was a special trouser. She was wearing it all the time when we went outside, and we never felt she could hurt herself, when crawling or playing. She was protected. Now she likes to wear the short snekkerbuks over a legging, when going to school. Fashion girl." (Mother of Polly)

Made in 2011 for Oona, Ella is now very happy with it! After 7 years of heavy use, it looks better than ever!