A young girl in boxing gear, including gloves and a helmet, practicing punches in a boxing gym, with a trainer holding a foam baton and instructing her, while others are seated and standing nearby.

Every Kid a Contender

More than a slogan, it’s a promise.
To believe in our kids before the world does.
To see their potential when circumstances try to dim it.
To give them tools, not lectures. Options, not ultimatums.
Every kid deserves to feel like a contender.

Train Like a Boxer

Our program helps young people experience the fitness and socioemotional benefits of boxing

Activities include:

Running and high-intensity interval training

Bag work with heavy bags, speed bags, and more

Pad work with coaches

Shadowboxing

Strength training and conditioning

Research shows that this training offers substantial fitness benefits, including:

Full-body strength and muscle toning

Improved cardiovascular health and endurance

Weight loss

Enhanced coordination and agility

Significant stress reduction and improved mental focus

*Sparring is also available to advanced youth who register with a USA Boxing athlete membership and are supervised by registered coaches.

Our coaches are teachers.

The ring is their classroom.

Watch as they work with kids who are new to boxing at a recent Philadelphia public school event.

  • “It’s clear the ADI staff truly care about the kids and their growth—not just in boxing, but in discipline and mindset too.”

    ADI Parent

  • "You guys spoil us- you give us water ice, let us do what we want, and it makes us feel amazing."

    ADI Camper

  • “This program showed that humanity can transcend the hatred and systemic racism espoused all around us. The support, kindness, and discipline required of the kids spoke louder than words. My sons loved it.”

    ADI Parent

  • “My child came home excited to talk about her day. After such a rough school year, I’m so happy she was able to find an environment where she’s comfortable. The self-defense skills she learned were a bonus.”

    ADI Parent

  • “Thank you for providing this service. It's great to get my son out of the house and off the screen. He is doing something positive and safe.”

    ADI Parent