Our work
Helping young people find direction
Boxing and fitness give Iron Minds Academy a practical way to engage young people. Roy brings his own experience to the work, with an emphasis on relationships, effort and the habits we build over time.
Activity. Conversation. Connection.
What the work involves
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Boxing
Learning boxing techniques takes attention and practice. Roy uses that shared activity as a way to connect with young people and encourage them to keep trying as they learn.
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Fitness and effort
Roy brings circuit training and fitness into his work with young people. Physical activity provides a focus for getting involved, practising a skill and making an effort.
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Honest conversations
Roy knows from his own life how difficult it can be to change direction. His experience informs the way he talks about choices, setbacks and the value of positive people around you.
Experience that connects
Sharing a story with a purpose
Roy shares his lived experience with young people to open up conversations about choices, change and what comes next. His story gives context to the values behind Iron Minds.
The aim is to encourage young people to think about their own direction, with someone who understands that progress can involve setbacks as well as steps forward.
Discipline builds freedom
For Roy, discipline means developing habits you can keep returning to: making time for training, practising a skill and taking responsibility for your next step.
Questions about taking part
Iron Minds Academy uses boxing, circuit training and fitness to engage young people. Roy’s lived experience shapes the approach. Contact Roy to find out what is currently available and whether it could be a suitable starting point.
Ask Roy about the options for the young person’s age before making arrangements to take part.
Contact Roy to check current locations and availability. Include your town or area in your enquiry.
Let Roy know that you are new to boxing and ask about the experience needed for the activity you are interested in. You can also ask what to bring and what the training involves.
Ask Roy about the cost of the activity you are considering before making arrangements to take part.
Exploring this for a group?
If you work with young people, tell Roy about your organisation and what you have in mind.