This years Olympics saw some excellent boxing displayed. If you watched much of the Olympic boxing tournaments you would have noticed different styles that were on show. There were 81 different countries being represented at this year’s Olympic boxing event. And what has become a regular occurrence in amateur boxing; Cuba reigned supreme… Continue reading Olympic Boxing Styles – review by Scott Smart
‘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
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
[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
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
Find something you love and get consistent with it – the physical results will come as a by product of feeling good After battling with depression and piling on weight Alex decided it was time to make changes. Last April he walked into 12 Rounds Boxing and started our boxing fundamentals programme. 18 months later… Continue reading Alex’s journey
At 12 Rounds our focus on real boxing technique is something we are very proud of. Teaching our members skills by nailing the basics from the ground up is a big part of our ethos. To learn to box properly is an art form, you must get your balance, footwork and hands all working together… Continue reading New coach in the house
