Involvement

Community outreach and Testimonial

Cuban Boxing Academy has been changing lives in West London since we were established in 2013. We use non-contact boxing to help young people stay in education and work towards fulfilling their ambitions. Our programme has been used to help young people who are “Not in Education, Employment or Training” (NEET) and use boxing principles to give them discipline and structure in their lives.

Boxing: A holistic approach to education? (Learning World: S5E28, 1/3)

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Boxing: A holistic approach to education? (Learning World: S5E28, 1/3)

This boxing academy was set up by Cuban boxer Marcos Camejos to teach young people from London, UK, boxing. But there is much more to the sport than just "boxing". Camejo stresses that it is the holistic approach to the sport that makes people progress - not only in boxing, but in life. "Girls Gotta Run" is an athletic scholarship programme in Ethiopia that empowers girls: https://youtu.be/3KCr5XByvlk A three-minute meditation every day before class starts? Watch more: https://youtu.be/1Fq9Wid9ECU Learning World is brought to you by euronews: http://www.euronews.com/learning-world SUBSCRIBE to get more videos from WISE: http://www.youtube.com/WISEQatar?sub_confirmation=1 World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) is an international, multi-sectoral and action-oriented platform for innovation in education that connects innovators, nurtures new ideas, and recognizes and supports successful initiatives that are helping revitalize education. For more information about WISE: http://www.wise-qatar.org Follow WISE on Twitter: http://twitter.com/WISE_Tweets Like WISE on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wiseqatar

Our Commitment

Based on Cuba’s successful Olympic Boxing programme (achieved as part of the Cuban schooling system) we have been mentoring and coaching non-contact boxing in schools, Pupil Referral Units (PRU’s) and Youth Organisations for the past four years. As well as delivering physical training, we have improved students’ self-confidence, encouraged interaction and inspired a positive outlook on their future. We teach girls and boys of all ages, backgrounds and abilities in a fun, safe environment. Our coaches are fully qualified, DBS checked and often work with “hard-to-reach” students, many of whom are involved in anti-social behaviour.

We believe that every child matters and our holistic approach include working with a student’s family and teachers where necessary.

Other benefits of our programme can include:

Improved attendance
Better performance in other subjects
Appreciating further education
Awareness of the human body and nutrition
Reduced risk of obesity and linked diseases
Recognising future career opportunities