B.A.B’s Boxing Against Bullying 5-Week Program for Children 8-17

Program Overview: The B.A.B’s Boxing Program is designed for 5th-8th graders to not only teach self-defense but also instill mental resilience, discipline, and a positive mindset. This 5-week program combines physical training with personal development, helping students improve both their physical fitness and their approach to life. By integrating the Rule of 5, students will enhance their mental and emotional strength while learning to protect themselves physically. Each session includes 30 minutes dedicated to self-defense and exercise, followed by mindset training. The program aims to build confidence, teach the fundamentals of boxing, and reinforce the power of positive thinking.

Program Structure:

Warm-up (5-10 minutes): Students will begin each session with a light cardio warm-up, such as jogging or jumping jacks, to prepare their bodies for physical activity and get energized.

Technique Training (30 minutes): The self-defense and exercise component takes up 30 minutes of every session. Students will learn essential boxing techniques, including fighting stance, footwork, punches, and defense. Training will include hands-on practice using body protector gear and/or mitts to reinforce these skills. Students will also practice self-defense techniques, focusing on both offensive and defensive maneuvers.

Drills: Drills will enhance agility, coordination, and strength. Drills will include punches with coach and agility exercises that improve quickness and reaction time.

Conditioning: Conditioning exercises such as jump rope, squats, push-ups, and core workouts will build endurance, strength, and overall physical health. These activities teach discipline and perseverance, helping students develop the mental toughness needed for life challenges.

Cool Down & Positive Affirmations: Each session will end with a cool-down, including stretching and reciting positive affirmations. This reinforces the importance of mental well-being alongside physical fitness.

End of Session Q&A: Students will have the opportunity to ask questions, review their progress, discuss schoolwork, and reflect on what they are grateful for. This encourages self-awareness and a growth mindset.

Mindset & Personal Development Focus: Throughout the program, students will learn the power of their thoughts. By transforming a negative mindset into a positive one, they will begin to see improvements in their behavior, academic performance, and self-confidence.

This transformation is guided by the Rule of 5:

Pray & Meditate

Students will learn the importance of setting aside time for prayer and meditation, helping them develop focus, clarity, and emotional balance.

Read: Students will be encouraged to read materials that expand their knowledge and foster personal growth. Reading will help them build mental resilience and inspire them to overcome challenges.

Listen to Audio Teachings

Students will be introduced to motivational and educational audios that reinforce positive thinking and inspire personal growth. Listening to these teachings will help them maintain a growth mindset and stay motivated.

Write & Review Goals

Students will develop the habit of writing and reviewing their goals regularly. This practice will help them clarify their dreams and track their progress, building self-discipline and focus.ExerciseRegular exercise, including boxing and conditioning drills, will reinforce the importance of physical health in maintaining mental resilience. By staying physically active, students will improve both their strength and confidence.

Week-by-Week Curriculum

Week 1: Pray & Meditate

Objective: To introduce students to the practices of prayer and meditation, helping them develop a foundation for mental clarity, focus, and emotional stability.

What’s Covered:Introduction to prayer and meditation.Guided prayer session focusing on gratitude and strength. Breathing exercises for mental clarity.Journaling and reflection on thoughts and emotions.30 minutes of boxing and self-defense practice, including basic techniques.

Outcome: By the end of Week 1, students will have developed a basic understanding of how prayer and meditation can help build a strong mental foundation.

Week 2: Read

Objective: To foster a love for reading and help students understand how reading contributes to personal growth and mental resilience.

What’s Covered: Group discussion on the importance of reading.Choosing personal development reading materials. Guided reading session and group discussion.Daily reading practice for 10-15 minutes.30 minutes of boxing and self-defense practice, focusing on footwork and punches.

Outcome: Students will appreciate reading as a tool for personal growth and will have begun the habit of reading daily for inspiration and motivation.

Week 3: Listen to Audio Teachings

Objective: To introduce students to the power of audio learning by incorporating motivational and educational content into their daily routine.

What’s Covered:Introduction to audio learning and its benefits.Creating a playlist of motivational content. Listening session followed by group reflection.Daily listening practice for 10-15 minutes.30 minutes of boxing and self-defense practice, introducing defensive maneuvers.

Outcome: Students will have incorporated audio learning into their routine, boosting their mindset and personal growth through motivational and educational content.

Week 4: Write & Review Goals

Objective: To help students develop goal-setting habits and build a vision for their future by regularly writing and reviewing their dreams and aspirations.

What’s Covered: Introduction to goal-setting and its importance.Writing short-term and long-term goals. Using goal-tracking tools to measure progress.Daily goal review and journaling. 30 minutes of boxing and self-defense practice, focusing on combination punches and movement.

Outcome: Students will have developed a clear vision for their goals and understand the power of consistent focus and review.

Week 5: Exercise

Objective: To reinforce physical fitness, discipline, and self-confidence through advanced boxing techniques and self-defense exercises.

What’s Covered: Reinforcing the connection between physical fitness and mental well-being. Cool down and reflection on progress. 30 minutes of advanced boxing and self-defense practice, focusing on all learned techniques.

Outcome: By the end of Week 5, students will have mastered advanced boxing and self-defense techniques, leaving with enhanced confidence, physical strength, and mental resilience.

Completion & Recognition

At the end of the 5-week program, students will receive a Certificate of Completion to celebrate their growth and achievements. This program empowers young minds, teaching them that their current circumstances don’t define who they are or who they can become. With the right mindset and training, they will be prepared both mentally and physically to face life’s challenges with confidence.