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19/05/2008
Launch of Frank Bruno Boxing Academy
A new boxing academy, named after and personally endorsed by Frank Bruno, has been launched in South East London.
Speaking at the launch, the former WBC heavyweight world champion said: "The Frank Bruno Boxing Academy will help young boxers get a better education, while increasing each boxer's chance of making the 2012 Olympics."
The Academy, backed by the ABAE, is the result of a joint partnership between Boxing4Schools, Frank Bruno and The Priory School in Orpington, Kent. The main aim of the Academy is to allow 16 to 18-year-old boxers to gain further academic qualifications while developing their fitness and boxing skills in a well disciplined environment surrounded by like minded young people.
The two year Academy programme, which is due to start in September, will allow young people to enrol on a formal curriculum course of level 2 or level 3 qualifications which could lead to a place at South Bank University as well as paid work with the local borough leisure provider, Bromley My Time.
Other courses on offer include personal trainer courses and qualifications within the ABAE. All students will receive personalised boxing training overseen by an ABAE Advanced coach working alongside Boxing4Schools coaches. They will then develop an individual training program with their club coach, with the aim of raising each individual boxer's own goals.
An open evening for the Academy will be held on 22nd May at The Priory School in Orpington at 7.00pm. It is hoped that 16 to 18 year olds in the South London region will be able to attend and become part of this new and exciting venture. If you think you could be the next 2012 medallist, or simply want to take your boxing skills further, we'll see you there.
For further information please ring Neil Miller, Deputy Head Teacher on 01689 604319, or email info@boxing4schools.com