Haven Youth Club girls’ boxing classes a big hit
Published: 19 August, 2010
by CHARLOTTE CHAMBERS
THE gloves are on for teenage girls in the Haverstock and Camden Town wards after a new training session offering boxing classes just for girls was launched.
The classes, which take place every Monday evening at the Haven Youth Club in Castlehaven Road, Camden Town, are aimed at improving the fitness levels of teenagers in the area but are also attempting to reduce anti-social behaviour in the area.
Female police officers from local Safer Neighbourhoods teams are taking part along with personal trainers Bonnie Moore, and Ulisses.
Claudia Quinn, 15, from Camden Town, said she used to watch her brother box but is now enjoying learning how to do it as well.
She said: “I used to have little fights with my brother – just play fighting – but it’s not just a man’s sport. Girls can enjoy it as well.”