Physical Wellbeing
Welcome to
GLOVES
Boxing + trauma-informed mental health strategies
Welcome to
Who is GLOVES for?
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All ages
We welcome participants aged 16+, usually in mixed-age sessions.
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All genders
Our sessions are typically mixed gender. We also run cohorts that are exclusively male or exclusively female.
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Multilingual learners
We make our sessions accessible to everyone by using clear visual materials, simple language, practical demonstrations and translation support when required.
Our approach
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Friendly facilitators
Every session is run by two members of our Populi team; our friendly fitness instructor and our mental health practitioner. They work together to create a safe, supportive space.
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1st hour: Light box-fit
Our instructor starts with basic box-fit, covering footwork and punch combinations, suitable for all levels of experience.
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Followed by mental health
Our mental health practitioner then leads the next stage, using interactive resources to explore practical, evidence-based strategies.
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Privacy
Sessions take place in a secure, private area. No one needs to feel self-conscious.
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Small groups
We work with groups of around eight, so each person receives individual attention and a high quality session.
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Support
Our fitness instructors can adjust sessions to support most prior injuries.
How can participants prepare?
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What to wear
Participants should wear clothes that are comfortable for light exercise. closed shoes must be worn to protect feet.
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Equipment
Populi provides brand new boxing pads and gloves for safe participation and to take home as a gift upon graduating!
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Comfort
There will be plenty of breaks, and participants may wish to bring their own bottle of water and towel for their comfort.
Testimonials
"Fun and educational, I'm going to miss coming."
"The best part was learning coping strategy skills."
"We should have more of these. It lifts the spirit and opens the mind."
Resources
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