If anyone is keen to join a boxing class I have started groups in Solihull and Kenilworth. I also know of groups in Bristol and Droitwich. Please let me know if you’d like more info and I can pass it on. I also know that there is a group of people from around the country currently trying to get a UK programme going to avoid the expense of the RSB training and licensing. Hopefully this will happen soon.
Hi Jayne. I have only just joined the forum and I am still trying to find my way around. However I have watched plenty of videos on RSB and I think it’s fantastic. I already go to the gym 3 times a week and I have now asked one of the trainers to put together a programme for me which she is doing now. I start with her next Wednesday so if you are interested I will keep you informed. I have already done some punchbag work and I felt really good afterwards. Keeping fit is critical in managing Parkinsons. I have had the illness for over 5 years and my gym work has enabled me to live a normal life.
Hi Jayne.
I belong to the Boxing Scotland the Nationally recognised Governing Body for Boxing in Scotland. We are working towards a partnership with RSB here in Glasgow. It’s a great idea to bring this to the UK. Knowing how Parkinson’s affects family life, i am keen to see these classes across our clubs here in Scotland. Rock Steady boxing is well attended here north of the border…
In the states.(Nebraska) Rock steady boxing is more than a program for your stiffness, cordination,strength,balance and our brain finding new pathways to complete motor controls. For myself the fellowship helps with depression and angxiety.(but not my spelling)LOL. Here probably as well as anywhere in the world to get a program started one has to travel the right channels. Sounds to me that in England you can contact your nurses and doctors to see the positive effect RSB has on our disease. In my case I personally have taken fliers to my doctors office. Also You are lucky that the government handles healthcare. As with all things if you work as a group and show that RSB saves money by less medical costs you can make it happen. Good luck to you it is a great program.
Sorry Andy I thought I’d replied to this the other day but can’t see my reply now. We run the boxing class at Combat Sports Centre in Solihull on a Friday morning. We also run a CrossFit for PD class on a Monday morning at CrossFit Solihull, and PD Circuits class in Warwick on a Wednesday. If you email me at [email protected] I can send you more details. Or have a look at the website https://www.ebotherapy.co.uk/biggerandbetterforpd
