REAL WORLD RESULTS
Incredible stories of real client success
Dan Furniss, Director of P.E. at Benton Park School
“Unorthobox have been working at our school for several months. During that time they have been absolutely fantastic I have been super impressed with them.”
The coaches provide high quality non-contact boxing sessions for any abilities. My students loved the sessions and worked very hard during them.
The students were disappointed when they came to end and keep asking when Unorthobox are coming back! Thanks for all your fantastic work Unorthobox and I look forward to working with you again in the future.
Alice
“I started training with Unorthobox a few years ago, my confidence was really bad and I had terrible anxiety.”
I’d always wanted to try boxing but would never have had the confidence to go to a boxing club, and I thought boxing was just for men anyway. I was made to feel welcome straight away at Unorthobox.
You learn all the basics of boxing, get fit and at the same time have fun.
Everybody is different but it doesn’t matter we all work together and it’s like a family.
My confidence has improved, my boxing skills have improved and I even met my partner.
Mark Dunstan – Assistant Head of Sport, Sport & Active Lifestyles, Leeds Beckett University
“Leeds Beckett University are delighted to be able to work with Unorthobox in providing opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to get fit and active through Boxing.”
We believe sport should have no barriers to participation and Unorthobox have created a unique environment where participants of all abilities can have fun, get fit and learn a skill together.
We look forward to helping Unorthobox grow and continue making such a positive impact on the local community.
Sue, age 70, Leeds
“Just to say a massive Thank you for our boxing classes, your teaching was great, and I have learnt so much.”
I feel fitter and and more confident and have made new friends and look forward to more classes.
Sharon from Leeds
“My boys aged 7 and 11 have attended weekly sessions at St Paul’s Church Cookridge for the past 8 weeks. The sessions have had a positive effect on their confidence, motivation, concentration, and physical fitness.”
It has also given them the opportunity to train alongside a cross section of the community and build communication and social skills. It has been an extremely worthwhile project, and one they have looked forward to every week.
James Beaston – Leeds Lets Get Active
“Unorthobox have worked in partnership with Leeds Let’s Get Active on a number of programmes and sessions across the deprived areas of the South and East.”
Leeds Let’s Get Active aims to raise activity levels in inactive people who may have had a negative experience of physical activity or may not be able to access it for various reasons. The sessions Unorthobox provide are high quality and totally inclusive of all which allows participants to learn new skills whilst getting active.
Unorthobox have been a key part to Leeds Let’s Get Active being able to offer high quality activities to deprived communities and we will most certainly be using them again going forwards.
Dr. Jen Dyer – Lecturer in Sustainability, University of Leeds
“Research into the impacts of Mixed Ability boxing with Unorthobox shows clear evidence of improved physical and mental wellbeing amongst participants.”
Research into the impacts of Mixed Ability boxing with Unorthobox shows clear evidence of improved physical and mental wellbeing amongst participants.
Don Greenwood – President, Heaton Tennis & Squash Club
“It is with great pleasure that we at Heaton play hosts to Unorthobox as an organisation.”
The commitment the organisation demonstrates to the care, concern and welfare of their participants is only surpassed by that demonstrated on a daily basis by the coaches and volunteers.
Mark Goodwin – Director, International Mixed Ability Sports
“Unorthobox champions the right for everyone to participate in Boxing regardless of their ability or disability.”
IMAS are proud to be associated with Unorthobox.
Mixed Ability Certified Coach Sarah-Jane Murray, has created a sense of belonging and membership for all of those who join her classes.
Ron Tulley – England Boxing
Unorthobox have been working with England Boxing since 2017 and have advised the Governing Body on how it can make its clubs more inclusive for members with a disability.”
Having attended a session myself the overwhelming thoughts that stuck with me were just how much fun you can have in a boxing session with members of different ages and abilities.
Kim Parkinson, St Georges Crypt, Leeds
“Unorthobox live up to their belief that everyone is entitled to improve their overall health & well being regardless of age,background or ability.
Fun sessions at St George’s Crypt have enabled homeless and vulnerable adults to engage in a range of fun activities that promote a healthy lifestyle. The Unorthobox instructors have inspired and encouraged our service users to experience the benefits of exercise.
The Unorthobox instructors have inspired and encouraged our service users to experience the benefits of exercise. Feedback from the sessions is overwhelmingly positive, with improved confidence & self esteem, better stamina, resilience & motivation as well as feeling happier all reported by participants.
We are grateful to everyone at Unorthobox for their inclusive and inspiring approach to getting people healthier.
Arfaan
“After playing tennis and football for many years, I had decided to take up a bit of boxing and Sarah-Jane of Unorthobox had provided a perfect opportunity to do so at Heaton Tennis & Squash Club, the club I have played tennis for and been a team captain for the last 11-12 years. ”
Hardeep Singh Bubbra
When I got to 21 years old, I decided I wanted to try something different, I had always played with the idea of boxing but never had the confidence to walk into the gym due to the stereo type of alpha males and violence if you don’t look the part. After a few weeks thinking about the gym I plucked up the courage to go. I went to a boxing gym where I met Colin Manners. Due to my overly large size and age I was over looked by some in the gym but Colin Manners gave me the encouragement to continue my journey.
Colin Sykes
