OUR MISSION.

“Boxing helps me, not only when I’m inside that room, but to have more courage in other situations.  That’s why I really need it”

— Nadifa (Boxing Sister)

GUARDING THE BODY 

After trauma—sexual, physical, or emotional—it is common to feel disconnected from one’s body, as if it no longer belongs to you. Trauma places the nervous system in a constant state of threat, often leading survivors to numb sensations or avoid feeling altogether. While this may dull pain, it also suppresses self-awareness, pleasure, and joy. Survivors may exist, but not fully live.

Trauma is closely linked to dissociation, which can present as:

  • Feeling physically shut down or unable to sense pleasure or pain

  • Feeling detached from one’s body or surroundings

  • Difficulty concentrating or remembering

  • Emotional withdrawal from people and activities

  • Profound helplessness and loss of voice

Reconnecting with the body can feel frightening after violation, as the body may feel unsafe or contaminated. Boxing acts as a powerful catalyst for reclamation—building strength, coordination, confidence, and restoring ownership of the body. Through controlled, purposeful movement, the body shifts from a site of harm to a source of power.

BOXING & EMPOWERMENT

Boxing has been shown to significantly improve confidence, self-esteem, and emotional regulation. For women and children affected by trauma—including sexual violence, war, or domestic abuse—it provides both a physical outlet and a pathway back to bodily connection.

Beyond fitness, boxing allows participants to safely release anger and stress, rebuild self-trust, and feel strong again. Empowerment is further sustained by training local mentors, enabling communities to continue the work independently. With minimal equipment required, boxing is accessible, scalable, and sustainable.

GUARDING THE MIND

Trauma often impacts mental health—affecting mood, decision-making, focus, and emotional regulation. Common effects include anxiety, depression, anger, social withdrawal, and low self-worth. Each individual experiences trauma differently, which is why training must be person-centred, recognising unique needs and learning styles.

One significant trauma-related condition is PTSD, marked by flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional overwhelm. Evidence shows that combat sports help regulate cortisol levels, which are often disrupted in individuals with PTSD, reducing exaggerated stress responses.

Boxing supports mental recovery by rebuilding confidence, self-worth, and emotional resilience. Once emotions are released physically, individuals often feel strong enough to begin talking therapies—opening a critical pathway to deeper healing.

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION WORKSHOP 

Mindfulness is a practical, evidence-based skill that helps regulate the nervous system and calm the brain’s fear centres. When combined with breathwork, it supports emotional stability and present-moment awareness—skills particularly valuable for trauma survivors.

Delivered as a workshop and integrated with boxing, mindfulness enhances both physical and psychological outcomes. Core skills include:

  • Awareness: Developing focused attention on internal sensations, thoughts, and the external environment

  • Non-judgement: Observing experiences without labelling them as “good” or “bad,” fostering self-compassion

  • Presence: Reconnecting with the present moment rather than reliving past trauma or anticipating future threat

Together, boxing and mindfulness restore body, mind, and agency—transforming survival into strength.

“After every class, I’m more mentally relaxed, because I got this anger and depression out, from inside me.  Boxing helps me to be strong”

— Hussna (Boxing Sister)