"The sessions can range from prepping for a fight, to modifications for the physically limited. Our oldest son has limited mobility and uses a power chair. The KOCBC trainers/coaches have never once treated him like he couldn’t train just as hard as a non-chair user. He has shown focus, drive, and a desire to work hard. His boxing skills as well and his gross and fine motor skills have improved tremendously. We have seen an increase in his motor control and reaction speed.

Our daughter has not only become a confident boxer but has improved in her arm strength and flexibility. As a wheelchair user, finding a group fitness class that challenges my daughter and accommodates her physical needs has been a challenge, but boxing has proved to be an excellent fit. The coaches at KOC Boxing Club have been able to see her strengths and help her develop additional skills. My husband has enjoyed the opportunity to train as a family while also getting the opportunity to spar with other amateur boxers. It has increased his fitness level, and he feels he is in the best shape of his life.

When working through an injury the KOCBC trainers were able to safely modify his training so that he could continue learning new skills and maintain strength and agility. For my youngest son, taking on the challenge of competing as a youth amateur boxer has been a great experience. Our coaches have offered skilled training to build his confidence and ability to be a competitive, smart and a safe boxer. Often, I am asked if I am worried about my son boxing. I have not been worried at all because I know he has been trained well, has a great team looking out for his safety and has put in the hard work to be a great fighter.

Boxing is a sport I would have never seen as a community of support. It always amazes me to watch these athletes spar against each other, sometimes taking hard hits and getting taught some tuff lessons, but at the end of the sparring match see the compliments and encouraging conversations amongst the athletes.

Being a part of this community, one learns quickly that this is a great group of incredible men and women who all want to support each other and see each other become better at the sport of boxing and as an individual."

Katie W.