Boxing for fitness, strength and building grit!
Boxing is a great sport for women, both young and old!
“Boxing as a discipline teaches skill, tact, protection, patience, self-awareness, and above all else: grit.” Per My Last Email: The Psychology of Boxing – On The Dot Woman
Proud mumma moment here – my daughter competed in her first match over the weekend “Girls Fight Back”. It was a fundraiser for breast cancer and there were women from different boxing clubs competing.
There were 3 rounds of 3 minutes each and my daughter won her match. Her opponent was taller and bigger overall. But my girl has great technique and she’s fast on her feet!
I watched her match and filmed the first round, then watched the other two rounds without filming, so I could focus on and enjoy her skill She was awesome! I am so proud of her skill and strength.
They wear head protection and mouthguards, so the risk of injury is minimal – in case you were worried.
We started going to boxing lessons together around 18 months ago (so yes, it is for any age, however at 64 I was definitely the oldest in the class – but I more than kept up!). My daughter has improved greatly over this time, and she joined a new boxing club/gym closer to her home and trains 3-4 times a week.
Ultimately, the boxing ring is the greatest metaphor for life:
“How do we show up to face our opponents?
Do we shy away, or do we stand tall?
How do we rise up after a hit?” Dr. Nahal Delpassand
Literally life advice right there.
In times of difficulty stand tall.
When life knocks you down, rise up.
Look your opponent in the eye, be brave, you’ve got this!
Further research on the benefits of boxing for women if you’re interested:
Why should women try boxing? Here are 5 great reasons. | Bright Star Boxing Academy
Dozens of Victorian women took part in bouts of boxing, study reveals | Daily Mail Online