Weekly non-contact boxing sessions have been launched in Newham to help young people get fit, focused, and off the streets.
The free programme is run by SHADE Community Connections, a youth charity based in Manor Park.
The sessions take place every Saturday from 6 to 7pm at the charity’s Church Road base.
Tarrant Telford, a coach with SHADE, said: "It’s not about fighting, it’s about fitness, confidence, and giving young people a better option."
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Designed for ages 11 to 18, the sessions focus on boxing fitness, pad work, and agility drills in a safe, non-violent environment. They aim to offer young people a positive activity amid rising concerns about youth crime and mental health in the borough.
Mr Telford said: "For many young people, the streets are the only place to go on a weekend. We want to change that."
No prior boxing experience is needed, and all fitness levels are welcome.
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