SCR Boxing

Growing up in a city like St. Louis, both in certain parts of the Illinois side and Missouri side, self defense can be not only an intriguing study but a de facto way of life. St. Louis is a hard knock city, with many youth, particularly those found in inner city urban areas, often realizing the rough ways of the world at ages far too young to sit well those who care in the community. In streets filled with gang related violence, drugs and crime, both big and small time, boxing is one of many ways to not only resist pressure but take pressure off the table entirely.With youth spending less time on the corner and in the streets with little to do, there is less temptation to step off the straight and narrow path in life. Boxing helps to hold teens accountable for their actions in a time when pressures may be highest to get involved in illegal and/or potentially harmful activities. Basic concepts taught in boxing training, such as respect for peers and coaches can go a long way towards providing guidance for adolescent individuals, particularly those who might not have stable parent figures or home living situations. Furthermore, practice schedules will help to keep time occupied with productive activity, meaning less time just hanging out, looking for something to do and stumbling on to negative influences.From a physical standpoint, knowing how to box can be a calculated advantage in young person’s favor. All too often on city streets, individuals are mugged, jumped, robbed or simply beat up, either as a means of coercion or financial gain. Sweet scientific training can help assert oneself in an altercation and escape unharmed. Of course as a principle, any striking techniques are only to be used for defensive purposes. Boxing gyms are far from breeding ground for thugs and brawlers, rather a means of correcting such issues in the community.Though getting hit in the head may not seem like an advantage in the classroom, many trainers will work with school administrators to set an attendance policy, meaning if a youth skips school or has an unexcused absence he will not be allowed to participate in any training sessions or matches for a set time period. Similar requirements may be set come report card time, giving boxers additional incentive to not only attend class, but pay attention and work hard. St. Louis has seen many young boxers escape the clutches of poverty that plague inner city areas, largely thanks to the discipline and habits they learned in the ring, if not successful boxing careers. If you are worried about a young person who may vulnerable to less savory life choices, encourage him to step into the ring and knock some sense into him (figuratively).