If the kids are so prone to concussions that a couple blows in a boxing class causes one, shouldn’t we be worried about their ability to handle the physical requirements and rigors of being a pilot? We don’t want them getting concussed from a hard landings or munitions. Maybe boxing class is a good screener for pilots.Right, so if all the obvious mitigations are in place and concussions are still frequently happening (factually)? Which is the topic. No one is debating the usefulness of combatives. Also soccer statements are 100% irrelevant as the post was about boxing class. A mandatory class at USAFA. Does your DD want to be a pilot? Otherwise, irrelevant. I’m asking why we are risking pilot qualification when multiple concussions disqualifies you. I can’t help but be amused by all the parents that say “My kid was ok and didn’t get a concussion, so it’s a good class!” The parents of the kids who have gotten multiple concussions in boxing don’t feel that way. I promise. Some had to leave USAFA. However, I’m glad to hear (outside this forum but from actual staff) that this is being looked at because of the disruptiveness concussion protocol is causing at the schools. Maybe logic will prevail.
Anyone involved in sports will tell you that some kids are just more prone to concussions than others.
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