We are The Lucy Laney Boxing Academy, a school- and community-based boxing academy centered around family, love, and positive energy. We create a positive atmosphere for kids and families that they usually don’t get. We do not charge any fees and we are open 5 days a week but we are working on obtaining weekend access. We are the first and only boxing gym housed within any Minneapolis public school. What started as a behavior management strategy-a boxing bag in the back of my office for kids to release stress-has become a fully functioning gym including a boxing class as part of our after school program.
Boxing is an incredibly unique sport in that it takes full mental and physical dedication. Our kids are developing this focus and determination at a rapid rate. We can see their confidence and feeling of belonging growing. Some of our kids come from very challenging situations and home lives and boxing has been an incredible tool to keep them happy, safe, motivated and supported. We feel honored to be doing this work and are so inspired to keep growing this community.