Boxing is being used to improve mental as well as physical health – and to deal a knock-out blow to crime. Giselle Green squares up to four inspiring UK projects
1. Empire Fighting Chance
Empire Fighting Chance, based in Bristol, works with young people who are struggling with poor mental health, are involved with drugs or gangs, or who have had contact with the criminal justice system.
“I have rapid cycling bipolar disorder with bouts of anxiety,” said one young person who got involved with Empire. “Boxing is my therapy – I can hit the bag when anxious or work out my depression through the natural release of endorphins and calm my mood when excitable through challenging training.”
2. Fight for Peace
Fight for Peace works in London, Brazil and around the world using boxing, martial arts, education and personal development to get the best out of young people in communities affected by crime and violence.
“I was introduced to Fight for Peace through my probation officer,” said one young person. “My life was heading in…
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