‘You win or you learn’, a common phrase used in boxing, because you don’t actually lose; you’ve gained vital information on what you need to improve on. Fighting is like life, you’re given the theory (training), then you’re given the test (bout). Sometimes you pass, sometimes you don’t, but either way your given the… Continue reading You win or you learn
This fantastic couple joined our fundamentals programme pre lock down last year. As we went into lockdown, instead of putting their training on hold Eion and Helen stepped things up by taking up our 1-1 outdoor PT option. Over the last year we’ve watched them go from strength to strength. Eion has not only dropped… Continue reading Couple Goals – Eion and Helen
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://12roundsboxing.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/all-kids-.jpg” title_text=”all kids” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Boxing is a fantastic outlet for kids. It unleashes all their natural energy, gives them an outsidefocus, teaches discipline and lessons that are usually taught later in life. I have been teaching kids since 2015… Continue reading Why boxing works for kids by Scott Smart
There is always a daunting feeling in the pit of your stomach every time you think about starting something new. Will I be good enough? am I too old? Too unfit? Will I fit in? These are some of the questions that we berate ourselves with. The truth is, must of your fears are probably… Continue reading Getting started with boxing
This morning I sat down to write a motivating email to our members and I have to say I really struggled. With lockdown continuing and no end date in sight, it’s definitely been starting to get to me. How can motivate my team, my boxing family when I can’t motivate myself I thought? I knew… Continue reading Movement is Medicine
Community is something I talk about a lot at 12 Rounds I believe that feeling part of a community is vital to our mental health. Communities offer support, connection and help set healthy boundaries. Things that are important for our social functioning. Prior to Covid we were even featured in Forbes magazine talking about how our… Continue reading Why even businesses need communities
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Following our fundraiser for Help for Heros, Jake Duggan shares a bit of background and info on PTSD and how boxing is a fantastic tool in aiding… Continue reading PTSD and how boxing can make you better
PTSD is a common affliction of many who have served in the forces. Our own team member Jake Duggan knows only too well the challenges of dealing with this condition. Jake wanted to raise awareness and do something to help his fellow army veterans. We know that boxing is a fantastic tool for managing mental… Continue reading Punch for PTSD charity event
Fundamentals is an integral part of boxing. It’s the foundation on which your style is built on. Think of it like a house. Before the house is built, the foundation must be laid first. It has to be strong and sturdy or the house will crumble. Fundamentals can be broken into 3 parts: [ ]… Continue reading Building the foundations
Jake signed up for our fight skool programme last year. As an ex-soldier who’d been in the Australian military for 9 years Jake was struggling with ptsd. He needed something to focus on to get out of his head. Jake found that boxing and joining fight skool provided the perfect remedy. Learning boxing skills gave… Continue reading Meet our team – Jake
