The objective of the Gloves Not Guns program is to attract and involve more young people in the sport of Amateur Boxing and provide positive choices for youth which will then have a positive effect on the community. We want to change the lives of participants and youth for the better.
Program Components:
- Areas will host initial clinics to introduce amateur boxing elements and exercises
- Following the initial clinic, boxing facilities are made available at no cost to attendees to try the sport
- USA Boxing certified instructors to provide workouts in the gym throughout the week as well as out-of-gym workout routines
- Attendees can graduate through various levels of the program:
- Base Conditioning: Support exercise and conditioning elements including shadow boxing, jumping rope, calisthenics, heavy bag punching, road-work, and speed-bag exercises
- Advanced Conditioning and Training: Begin to learn the fundamental mechanics, moves, and techniques of the sport
- Supervised Sparring matches: With close supervision, option to compete in three-round two minute matches based on weight classes and skill levels
- Free one-year membership to USA Boxing
- All ages are invited to participate in the program
If your city/LBC is interested in becoming part of the Gloves Not Guns program in the future or you would like more information, please contact Jessica Cross, Marketing Manager at jcross@usaboxing.org or 719.866.2316.
