Boxing, Fencing and Krav Maga
Boxing
The Hawke's Bay Youth Trust was established in 2015 by former New Zealand boxing champion, Craig McDougall, to work with the Youth of Hawke's Bay, by using Olympic-style boxing with the aim to instil discipline and improve the health and wellbeing of the youth within our community.
We currently operate Giants Boxing Academy under the Hawkes Bay Youth Trust umbrella. Being located at Mitre 10 Park in Hastings enables us a wide reach and greater access into our local communities. Moving to a purpose-built facility at Mitre 10 Park provides a permanent and sustainable home for the Hastings Giants Boxing Academy. The amenities of the facility permit the development of more coaches and more boxing classes, enabling growth in Olympic style amateur boxing in Hawke’s Bay. It will provide a pathway from participation to performance and excellence.
Our members and their whanau have a diverse range of needs and come to us from throughout Hawke's Bay. Our charity uses boxing as a “vehicle” to support young people and their whanau living lives they value and reaching those that need health and well-being support.
It is our goal within our Academy to get young people and their Whanau on the right track towards reaching their full potential, and more importantly achieving happiness and security by taking a “whatever it takes” mentoring approach. We encourage young people to learn fitness, discipline, and important core values of respect, self-control and dignity.
We create and foster an environment within our academy and schools where we support our members and their whanau to live a life they value. Our foundation is built upon three pillars which we trust will create a sense of belonging, self-worth and confidence. We want our members to Belong-Believe-Become.
For more information, visit the Giants Boxing website Academy | Hastings Giants Boxing Academy
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Krav Maga
Krav Maga Hastings offers practical self-defence training for all fitness and experience levels. Learn effective techniques used by military and law enforcement worldwide, in a friendly, supportive environment. Build confidence, improve fitness, and develop real-world skills to protect yourself and others. Beginners welcome — no experience necessary.
For more information, visit the Krav Maga website Krav Maga Hastings, Napier, Hawkes Bay
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Fencing
Hawkes Bay Blades introduces the Olympic sport of fencing to all ages across Hawke’s Bay. Our inclusive club focuses on developing both physical and mental skills through a dynamic, safe, and engaging sport. Founded in the early 1990s, the club has grown from its roots in Mahora to its current base at Mitre 10 Park in Hastings. With experienced coaches and a strong legacy, HB Blades is the perfect place to begin or continue your fencing journey.
For more information, visit the Hawke’s Bay Blades website Hawke's Bay Blades - HOME
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