Christina Blaszczyk, the 916 Mahtomedi Academy Mental Health/Canvas Health School-based Therapist, partnered with SIR Boxing to offer students workshops on boxing. The owner of SIR Boxing, Cerresso Fort, came to Mahtomedi to teach boxing and give the students resources to reach their wellness goals. The 12 workshops began earlier this year and will continue through mid-April 2023. 

The goal is to help students work on physical and mental wellness while learning valuable life skills. Boxing, like many sports, requires mental and physical discipline.

“SIR boxing works with building and strengthening the mind. Mindset is everything. When you practice mindfulness, you improve your ability to respond instead of react. Students practice self-compassion and self-control. We also are building confidence in our youth. Students are getting out of their comfort zones and developing a weekly routine,” said Cerresso.

For more information on how boxing can impact mental and physical health, see the articles below:

•  Healthline Article – Boxing Benefits: 6 Reasons to Try Throwing a Punch
•  Harper Bazaar Article – 6 ways boxing can benefit your mental health
•  CrediHealth Article – Step Into the Ring and Feel the Benefits of Youth Boxing