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Why Do We Focus on Youth?
We focus on youth because of the unique challenges and strengths of those who are neurodivergent or growing up in difficult circumstances. The need for supportive, accessible programs has never been greater, diagnoses of neurodivergent conditions have risen by more than 300% since 2000, and many young people today face social isolation, anxiety, trauma, and limited access to positive outlets.
Our boxing therapy programs provide a structured, encouraging environment where youth can build confidence, strengthen coordination, and develop emotional resilience. By centering our work on these communities, we’re meeting a critical need and helping youth discover their power, find belonging, and build lifelong skills that extend far beyond the ring.
Research & Outcomes:
Why Boxing Therapy Works
Only ~19% of neurodivergent youth meet daily physical activity guidelines
Despite the benefits, just 19% of children with neurodivergent conditions achieve the recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity.
Exercise improves social interaction and reduces maladaptive behaviors in neurodivergent youth
A 48-week structured exercise program showed significant decreases in social interaction problems, emotional reactivity, stereotyped behaviors, attention deficits, and improved sleep in children/adolescents with autism.
Long-term exercise interventions yield gains in social skills, motor performance, and behavioral regulation
Meta-analytic evidence shows that chronic exercise improves social functioning, reduces behavioral problems, and enhances motor coordination in youth with autism.
Physical activity positively affects cognition, behavior, and motor skills in ASD populations
In a systematic review, 64% of studies reported positive effects on cognition, and 46% reported improvements in behavior and motor skills among youth with autism following physical activity interventions.
Exercise reduces problem behaviors — aggression, disruptiveness, off-task behaviors
Studies indicate that exercise can reduce repetitive behaviors, aggression, self-injury, disruptiveness, and off-task behaviors, with effects lasting during and after the exercise period.
Sport participation enhances resilience for youth with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
Engaging in sports has been identified as a key resilience factor for youth exposed to trauma, helping improve self-esteem, social support, and psychological well-being.
Sports-based youth development programs help reduce delinquent behaviors
Recent research indicates that sport-based programs positively influence youth involved in or at risk of delinquent acts, reducing negative behaviors and providing structured pathways.
Participation in organized sports is linked to lower rates of depression and suicidal ideation
One study found that increased sports participation was associated with a 25% decrease in depression risk and a 12% decrease in suicidal ideation among adolescents.
