GRIT Services.
GRIT Programme
The GRIT Programme is our flagship 12-week programme for young people aged 13–18, delivered after school at our gym in Hitchin.
Starting at the beginning of each academic term, the programme offers a mix of non-contact boxing with health and wellbeing coaching in a fun, energetic, and supportive environment.
Up to 14 young people take part in the sessions led by our GRIT coaches, including at least one trained boxer, to build confidence, resilience, and self-awareness through movement and meaningful conversation.
Each session mirrors the rhythm of a boxing match and is split into two parts or ‘bouts’.
- Bout 1 focuses on movement, using non-contact boxing and boxing-based fitness to help release stress, boost energy, and shift difficult emotions.
- Bout 2 moves into a less energetic, reflective coaching space to explore important life skills like understanding emotions, setting boundaries and connecting with personal values.
1:1 Coaching
I feel like I have my daughter back, she is happy again and talkative instead of the shadow of herself that would sit in silence staring into space, obviously she still has episodes but I feel we can talk about them now and her panic attacks seem to have fizzled out, you can see she still has issues sometimes but she has learnt how to deal with them better.
A Parent
For young people who need a more personalised approach, we also offer 1:1 coaching sessions.
Sessions take place in a safe, supportive space and are guided using our Four Corners Method to help young people work towards their own goals – whether that’s building confidence, managing stress, improving focus, or navigating life’s challenges.
While non-contact boxing may be included in these sessions, it’s not essential. Young people who may not see themselves as boxers or have any interest in boxing are still very welcome to access our 1:1 coaching. What matters most is having an open mind as physical movement can help unlock emotions and offer new ways of understanding yourself.
Sessions are always tailored to the individual and can take place in person or online.