Since its inception, the Diaab Boxing Club has been committed to creating champions out of young men and women through the sport known as “the Sweet Science”. Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary defines champion as “one who has the attributes of a winner.” Diaab Boxing Club uses boxing as a tool to build character, enrich social development and gain athletic achievement. The Diaab Boxing Club helps young people, who have an aptitude for boxing, to become winners in the sport as well as in life. This is done through physical training, boxing instruction, academic support, and cultural enrichment. The end result is a more well rounded person, as well as a quality athlete. Boxing can be beneficial for both the mind and the body. It builds physical and mental endurance. It reduces stress. Boxing can teach one to stay poised and under control in taxing situations. The Diaab Boxing Club helps young men and women develop these skills while providing the necessary guidance to make them empowered, productive and confident members of the community. Diaab Boxing Club provides a tutorial service to its members to help them achieve in the classroom. College and post graduate students are utilized to assist the young men and women on the team, with their academics. Some of the events that take place within the tutorial program are quarterly grade reviews, goal setting, reviews with parents and school counselors, and development of individual tutoring curriculums. |