Chessboxing encourages young people to achieve their potential by providing training for mind and body.  Playing chess helps improve classroom performance and general behaviour.  Chessboxing combines chess coaching with a safe (NON-CONTACT) fitness programme including nutritional and healthy lifestyle guidance.

We offer one-off classes and developmental courses for after-school clubs and youth groups in London.

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Five key outcomes of chessboxing training:

1. Improved self-confidence
2. Improved verbal reasoning
3. Improved mathematical reasoning
4. Improved fitness
5. Improved social awareness

One-hour class structure:

• 20 minutes warm up exercises and boxing technique
• 10 minutes chess play/coaching
• 10 minutes boxercise training
• 10 minutes chess play/coaching
• 10 minutes warm down and stretching.

Our fitness coaching partner: Bevis Allen Fitness Coach Ltd

Bevis has worked regularly with young amateur boxers from beginners through to international level, seeing his charges win several titles along the way. Bevis also currently holds a full ABA (Amateur Boxing Association) coaching badge. A qualified personal trainer (REPS level 3) Bevis specialises in cardiovascular conditioning, running, boxing, muscle toning and nutrition.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Level 3 – Advanced Gym Instructor
• REPS level 3 – Personal Trainer
• REPS level 3 – Nutrition and Weight Management
• Premier Level 3 certificate in GP Referral
• Active IQ Level 3 certificate in Exercise Referral
• Full ABA (Amateur Boxing Association) coaching badge
• A member of the Register of Exercise Professionals

The chessboxing training programme builds towards the standard set out by the English Chess Federation Certificate of Competency.

“The mastery of the rules of chess, standard mating procedures and knowing a few opening systems are easily defined knowledge objectives, attainable by almost all pupils [and] can have a positive effect on motivation and school achievement generally.” Chess and Cognitive Development Study, Gent, 1974-76

We stage regular fitness tests to stimulate and monitor improvement.

Sir Liam Donaldson, the Chief Medical Officer, has recommended that all children should undergo a “beep test”, a series of timed shuttle runs which can be used to measure stamina and fitness. The checks could reduce the risk of illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes, keep weight in check and improve mental health… The Times, March 2010