Leamington boxing club to host sessions to boost men's wellbeing
A Leamington boxing club will host sessions aimed at boosting men’s wellbeing from this month and onwards.
Noble Arts Boxing for Wellbeing will launch at Clearys Boxing in Whitnash on Monday September 14.
Open to men aged from 18 and over, the sessions will use boxing to bring men together, improve their fitness and create a positive community for them.
The idea behind the sessions is simple - to give men somewhere they can train, challenge themselves and spend time around other like-minded individuals.
The sessions have been developed following a 12-week pilot programme with Warwick-based men’s support group Mankind.
Noble Arts’ founder Kurt Canavan created Noble Arts from his own experience of how much structure, physical activity and being around the right people can make a difference.
He said: “Boxing has given me far more than fitness.
"It gives you routine, discipline and something to work towards, but just as importantly it puts you around people.
“That’s what I want Noble Arts to offer other men.
“This isn’t about labelling people or asking what’s wrong with them.
"You don’t have to be struggling with your mental health to walk through the door.
“You might want to get fitter, build your confidence, get out of the house more, meet some decent people or simply do something positive for yourself.
Kurt added: “Boxing is the vehicle the community around it is what really matters.”
The sessions will introduce those attending to the fundamentals of boxing through footwork, combinations, pad work, partner drills, bag work, fitness and controlled ring work.
The emphasis is on progressing at your own pace in an environment without egos or pressure.
Noble Arts also hopes the sessions can provide another route for local organisations supporting men who may benefit from greater routine, physical activity and social connection.
Referrals, although not necessary, are welcomed from health professionals, charities, employers, veterans’ organisations, recovery services and other community groups.
Sessions will take place at the gym in Acre Close on Mondays from 8.30pm to 10pm and Fridays from 7.30pm to 9pm.
Seasonal registration is £20, with training costing £7.50 per session.
Men interested in joining can contact Noble Arts through Instagram @nobleartwellbeing