Since opening the West Auckland Boxing Academy we have recieved wonderful feedback from a number of the parents in our academy. Check this out below!

“My child is showing some real leadership potential I didn’t know he had. Seeing him help some of the newer students has been awesome.“

“It has made him more confident at school and in his other sports. He is kinder at home with his sibling.“

“He recognises when he is angry and instead of bottling it up or taking it out on a family member (verbally) he will take himself outside to do something physical like boxing.”

“He is really energised by the time spent at the academy and really keen to do more. He has made new friends and has a lot of respect for the coaches.”

“X has more enthusiasm to learn to read etter so he can read the boxing handbook (values.)”

Hey Coach, me and the boys appreciate everything you do for us & the miles you go just to help us boys. Everything you do inspires us to be better as a person. You saved most of us and couldn't be more thankful. Appreciate you so much coach.

Thanks so much for all the hard work you do. XXXX never wanted to give this ago and was only going to go once and then quit. He loves it, calls himself a boxer and can't wait till the next session! I applaud you and your team Thankyou and have a great break

Thank you for bringing XXXXX out of his shell, he attended boxing at the XXXXX last year but I really wanted him to come here around kids his own age. He's loving it, I'm loving that he's doing something proactive rather than gaming.

Thank you for your email and for such an awesome term. This term has seen significant growth and development in our rangatahi. We have noticed an increase in female participation as a result of Shamil's inclusion in the program. Low self-esteem and confidence have always been issues for our wahine in Alternative Education, so seeing them interact with you Shamil, and push themselves in class has been extremely encouraging. Levi, keeping these boys focused and engaged has been an uphill battle in the classroom so we appreciate your patience when there all over the place touching everything they're not supposed too lol we have definitely seen massive improvements in attitude and engagement. We've had two external programs drop out for term 4, so depending on your availability, could we move our day earlier in the week? Again, many thanks to Levi and Shamil for their hard work and patience while engaging our students in term 3.

Since XXXX started this year, he has been focussed, very disciplined and learnt self control comes from within. He knows when in any altercation he's representing his club and being mindful on any actions he takes will reflect on him, us as a family and Westcity boxing. He's very proud of his training. Built some great friendships, knowing that wellbeing mentally and physically is very important in his everyday life. He's become very grounded too, times are different this day and age and surroundings are always safe. Doesn't use his boxing skills to show who's tough etc, knows to be humble and carry himself with pride. Enjoys his classes and gets on with his peers and says his coaches are all 'pretty onto it' and very relatable. They're there for him and always encourages him to push himself and believes in their students.

Changed my son's attitude in a positive way . Easier to deal with as a mother

My daughter loves that she has a safe space to be herself. She loves coming to class, enjoying the socialising side best lol Hates doing fitness but is always smiling in the car on our drive home 😊

My son’s attitude and behaviour began to change in a positive way. Is much more resilient in situations.

XXXX was expelled from school and suffering from a bad period with her mental-Health. She received support from ease up and boxing was suggested as a good outlet for XXXX. She loved boxing from the moment she started and alongside her weekly psychologist appointments it has had such a positive impact on her. The space she was in and the person she was at the start of this year compared to the happy confident young wahine she is now is huge and as a parent I can’t express how grateful I am for your part in this.

Boxing has helped my daughter build confidence in herself which is great. She has also built some really great friendships with the girls in class. I love how my child is always self-evaluating and wanting to find ways to improve.

definitely changed me alot & helped me over come my social anxiety. also kept me out of trouble & gave me something to look forward to.

Helped him recognise his strength develop new skills and work on the challenge of turning up and working hard.