NDIS BOXING
Helping plan managed and self managed NDIS participants to achieve their functional goals through exercise and boxing
Boxing gyms often provide a safe, structured environment where youth can connect with mentors and peers. This sense of community reduces feelings of isolation and promotes prosocial behavior, particularly in at-risk populations. Group training fosters teamwork, respect, and shared goals—crucial elements for emotional development and social inclusion.
Reference: Perkins P, Hahn A. Positive Youth Development through a Co-Designed Modified Boxing Program. Open J Soc Sci. 2020;8(1):148–199. Https://doi.org/10.4236/jss.2020.81013
Boxing fosters discipline through structured routines, rules, and repetition. Youth learn to commit to training schedules, follow instructions, and respect coaches and peers. This consistency promotes accountability, goal-setting, and perseverance. Traits that often extend beyond the gym into academic and personal life, helping develop responsible and focused young adults.
Reference: Valentino L, Tafuri F, Caso F. Boxing as a Discipline in the Young Athlete's Training. Research Journal of Humanities and Cultural Studies. 2022;8(1):1–10.
Boxing demands concentration, coordination, and fast decision-making. These cognitive challenges sharpen attention span and reaction time. Studies show improvements in spatial awareness and mental rotation in children who box, suggesting real-world academic benefits. Focus in the ring often transfers to better engagement in school and other performance-based environments.
Reference: Bozdarov J, Jones BDM, Umer M, Blumberger DM, Husain IM. Mindfulness-based (non-contact) boxing therapy (MBBT) for depression and anxiety: A feasibility study. PLoS ONE. 2025;20(2):e0318364.
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0318364
Boxing offers a full-body workout that builds cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and coordination. It reduces sedentary behaviour and helps manage weight. Adolescents who train regularly develop better motor skills and overall physical health. This makes boxing an effective, engaging tool to promote lifelong fitness habits in young populations.
Reference: El-Ashker S. The Impact of a Boxing Training Program on Physical Fitness and Technical Performance Effectiveness. Journal of Physical Education and Sport. 2018;18(2):926-932.
DOI: 10.7752/jpes.2018.02137
Mastering boxing techniques builds self-belief and mental toughness. Youth gain confidence by overcoming physical and mental challenges, setting and achieving goals, and seeing measurable improvement. Programs emphasizing safety and personal growth also boost self-esteem, reduce anxiety, and foster emotional resilience, key traits for personal development and navigating adolescence.
Reference: May T, Pang KCH, Reibel T, Mclean L. The impact of a structured boxing program on mental health and wellbeing in at-risk youth. Children and Youth Services Review. 2020;118:105380.
DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.105380
Boxing gyms often provide a safe, structured environment where youth can connect with mentors and peers. This sense of community reduces feelings of isolation and promotes prosocial behavior, particularly in at-risk populations. Group training fosters teamwork, respect, and shared goals—crucial elements for emotional development and social inclusion.
Reference: Perkins P, Hahn A. Positive Youth Development through a Co-Designed Modified Boxing Program. Open J Soc Sci. 2020;8(1):148–199.
https://doi.org/10.4236/jss.2020.81013