Iron Minds Academy

Helping young people find direction through boxing, fitness and lived experience

Roy Bannister works with young people and shares his own story, using boxing, discipline and fitness to encourage positive habits, build confidence and explore a different future.

Roy Bannister, founder of Iron Minds
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What we do

A practical approach, shaped by lived experience

Roy Bannister works with young people, drawing on his own experiences to encourage positive choices and a sense of direction. He shares what he has learned about changing habits, overcoming setbacks and finding something worth working towards.

  • Boxing and fitness: practical activities that encourage focus, effort and confidence.
  • Honest conversations: sharing his story and talking about the choices and challenges young people face.
  • Discipline and positive habits: exploring how routine, commitment and small steps can support a different future.
Roy Bannister beside a punching bag
Roy Bannister in the boxing ring
Roy Bannister holding a certificate

Discipline

Builds

Roy Bannister preparing his boxing wraps

Freedom

Roy Bannister preparing his boxing wraps

Our work

We use boxing, fitness and lived experience to help young people build positive habits and find direction.

Group gathered at a boxing gym

For organisations

Explore how we could work with your school, youth group or community organisation to support young people.

Get started

Find your starting point

01

Young people, parents and carers

Interested in taking part, or finding out more for a young person? Ask Roy about the options currently available and share what you are hoping to get from boxing and fitness.

02

Schools and community organisations

Start a conversation with Roy about your group and what you hope to achieve. Explore how boxing, fitness and lived experience could form part of your work with young people.

Frequently asked questions

Get in touch with Roy to discuss what you are looking for and ask about the options currently available. Parents and carers are welcome to enquire on behalf of a young person.

Tell Roy about your experience and confidence with boxing and fitness when you enquire. He can discuss the options with you before you decide on a next step.

Schools, youth groups and community organisations can contact Roy to discuss their group, their goals and the support they are looking for.

Contact Roy with a little information about your enquiry. Ask about current availability, location and costs so you have the details before making arrangements.