Programs

BOXER, Inc. is a youth-focused nonprofit that uses the sport of boxing as a powerful tool to support social-emotional learning, physical fitness, and academic success. Serving children and young people ages 8 to 18+, our programs combine recreational activities with structured boxing and general fitness training.

Through boxing, we create a safe, supportive, and empowering environment where youth can channel their emotions in healthy, positive ways. We believe that just as physical health requires training and practice, mental and emotional wellness must be strengthened the same way—through consistency, discipline, and intentional growth.

Our program provides young people with access to high-quality coaching and mentorship, helping them overcome personal challenges both inside and outside the gym. Grounded in the core values of boxing—perseverance, self-control, discipline, and respect—participants learn essential techniques such as stance, guard, footwork, movement, and combinations from experienced coaches.

More than just a workout, BOXER, Inc. is a place where youth build confidence, resilience, and a strong work ethic—all while having fun, staying active, and discovering their inner strength.

WHAT WE DO

BOXER, Inc. is a youth-focused recreational and educational organization serving children across New York City through safe, non-contact boxing fitness programs. Operating during and after school hours, BOXER, Inc. provides structured, supervised physical activity that promotes health, discipline, and confidence.

In addition to fitness training, BOXER, Inc. offers mentoring and educational support designed to empower young people with positive skills, role models, and resources. By creating a supportive and engaging environment, the organization helps at-risk youth build resilience, make healthy choices, and stay positively connected to their communities.

THE BOXING PROGRAM

Through age-appropriate activities that promote teamwork and problem-solving, this program supports primary and secondary school students in developing:

Social-emotional Skill Support
Teamwork and Cooperation
Learning and Adapting
Effective Communication
Compassion and Empathy
Taking pride in exercise
Having fun

MENTORING WITH CHAMPIONS

At BOXER, Inc., we are passionate about inspiring and uplifting young people through real stories of resilience and perseverance. There is no greater inspiration than hearing from someone who started with nothing and rose through determination and hard work. Our champion visits students to share their personal journey, and during these sessions we explore topics such as:

Goal setting and creating an action plan
Communication and Leadership
Resilience and Emotional Control
Physical and Mental Well-being
Loneliness and Social Anxiety

PROBLEMS

Increasing crime rates, especially in gun violence.

Increasing obesity rates in youth and adolescents in New York City.

The NYC Department of Education only provided students K-12 with only 120 minutes of Physical Education (P.E.) a week.

SOLUTIONS

Provide youth with an unorthodox yet necessary boxing outlet that replaces negative distractions with discipline, confidence, and a safe place to grow.

Teach healthy eating, physical fitness, discipline, and commitment—core values youth can carry with them and apply throughout every stage of life.

In accordance with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommendation, BOXER, Inc. will provide the necessary 60 minutes (1 hour) or more of moderate-to-vigorous intense physical activity each day, including daily aerobic exercises and activities that strengthen bones.

WHY BOX WITH US?

BOXER, Inc.’s Boxing Fitness Curriculum is built in accordance with NYC FITNESSGRAM requirements to help K-12 students develop personal goals for lifelong fitness.

Boxing helps youth build the focus, discipline, and confidence needed in the classroom and in life.

In the era of social media and cyber-bullying, boxing will help the youth build the necessary self-esteem and a sense of respect for themselves and others.

College Tours

BOXER, Inc. has partnered with St. John‘s University and Columbia University to provide free college tours for the youth. The youth will not only tour the campus, students will get to participate in collegiate sports fairs and sit in lectures by professors.

Dedication and Service

It’s incredible how a single idea can grow into something truly impactful. BOXER, Inc. was founded on the belief that we all share a responsibility to uplift our communities and invest in the next generation. Powered by dedicated volunteers and active community projects, we channel our skills and resources to create real, lasting change.

Our mission is to cultivate the promise and potential of future leaders by encouraging healthier lifestyles rooted in physical fitness, nutritious eating, discipline, and smart decision-making—helping young people become champions both in and out of the ring.

At its core, BOXER, Inc. operates as a supervised recreational and after-school program for New York City youth, blending structured physical activity with mentorship, education, and personal development. Research consistently shows the power of after-school programs: a 2014 Research Works survey found that 81% of participating youth became more interested in school, while 87% reported that these programs helped keep them out of trouble. Yet in New York State, nearly 20% of K–12 students are left to care for themselves after school.

BOXER, Inc. is a vital solution to this gap. According to the Afterschool Alliance, nearly half of New York City youth who are not currently enrolled in an after-school program would participate if one were available in their community. While free neighborhood recreation centers were once common in the 1970s and 1980s, many have since closed or transitioned into costly, for-profit facilities—placing them out of reach for many families. BOXER, Inc. proudly provides free, high-quality recreational programming for NYC youth who might otherwise lack access.

Most importantly, our programming offers a safe, constructive outlet for young people during critical after-school hours. By replacing idle time with structured activity, mentorship, and positive role models, BOXER, Inc. helps ensure that youth are supported, supervised, and empowered to thrive.

What We Believe In

It’s easy to fall into apathy as we move through life, but real change happens when we choose to confront society’s challenges head-on. BOXER, Inc. was born from a commitment to stop overlooking the issues that matter most and to take meaningful action where it’s needed.

We exist to serve and uplift youth by creating opportunities that inspire growth, resilience, and purpose. At BOXER, Inc., we believe change is possible when passion meets intention—and when hearts and minds work together.

Our mission is to use the sport of boxing as a powerful tool to provide a safe, structured, and productive environment where youth can build confidence, develop discipline, strengthen self-esteem, and adopt healthy lifestyles. Through our programming, participants also enhance focus and cognitive skills that support academic success—preparing them not just for the ring, but for life.

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