Programs

What has BRC programming looked like across 25+ years of serving Nashville?  

  • Hit the Books: A non-contact after-school boxing and literacy program for youth.
  • Scholastic Boxing: Competition-training program for high school and college students. 
  • SYNAP Training: Non-contact training program for people affected by neurological disorders.
  • In Your Corner: Pairing youth with their parent or mentor for a non-contact workout.
  • CitySpar: Sparring outreach for clubs, coaches, and boxers in the surrounding area.
  • Boxing Day: Annual boxing festival, often in November.
  • Boxing Experientials: Team-building experiences for local organizations and groups.
  • Fighters Boxing Gym: A gym founded as a BRC program from 2019-2026, which now lives as a separate entity under Nashville MMA at fightersnashville.com.
  • Women’s Boxing Development: Educational and training opportunities locally in Nashville, nationally across the United States, and internationally in different areas of the world, Coach Christy Halbert leads or facilitates clinics, classes, and mentorship opportunities for women in boxing. This includes the development and support of boxers, officials, and coaches. 
 
What are currently active BRC programs today? Boxing Resource Center currently offers the following:
  • Competition Team Training Program (weekly)
  • Youth Boxing Program (weekly)
  • Women’s Boxing Development and Programming (2-3 times/year)
  • Home Show Programming, offered by BRC at Fighters Nashville (3-4 times/year)
  • Boxing Experientials (as requested by local groups and organizations)
  • Job Training Program (in partnership with Music City Construction Careers, or MC3, for eligible/interested boxers)

Want more info on Boxing Experientials at BRC?

Boxing Experientials are open to all interested groups who want to bond through a fun, fast-paced, and unique event. With over 20 years experience, our specialty is building community among groups of individuals within an authentic boxing experience. We customize each event to meet the needs of your specific group, and to create a fun and new experience for all members. Gloves and state-of-the-art equipment are provided, and the timing can be tailored to best fit your needs, from one-hour to four-hour events. No previous boxing skills or fitness level is required.

Whether you’re looking to: strengthen relationships,build trust, show and earn respect, or emphasize important work concepts like
* leadership through high-pressure,
* stress-management,
* effective communication,
* overcoming adversity,
* fostering high performance, or
* building personal resiliency,
we’re here to build a fun and meaningful experience together.

Some questions we’ll ask when you reach out:

  1. Which day/time do you have in mind?
  2. How many participants? What are their ages?
  3. Do you need to rent the gym for additional programming before/after?
  4. Are you interested in a facilitator for deep debriefing/conversation after?

Contact us to schedule today!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Which boxing activities do we participate in?
The composition of the experience depends on the theme as identified by your group.

How long is the experience? 
The length of your sessions depends on your groups wants and needs. We often offer experiences spanning from one hour to four hours. 

Do we need gear? 
Gear is provided, so all your group needs to do is show up!

Will there be time to take photos?
Yes, photos are encouraged!  We can also arrange to take photos and videos of your group boxing. If you have a particular preference for photo quality and want to use this across your group’s social media platforms, we suggest bringing a trusted photographer with you. 

What if we are hesitant about trying boxing, or this feels new to us?
Our boxing experientials are non-contact, and we tailor activities to meet the groups needs, so everyone has a good time regardless of their fitness level.

What if our group is a mix of activity levels?
That’s great. We tailor events so everyone feels successful, regardless of where they enter.

Can you work with sport teams?
Yes, the experience can tailored to team training and conditioning via boxing, depending on a group’s wants/needs. We’ve had success with professional, college, high school, and middle school sport teams, both in and out of season.

Can my group take part in this even if we’re not a business, organization, or more formal group?
Yes, we regularly offer fun lesson/workouts for small groups like families, birthday parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties, school classes, among others. Often these are one-time adventures, and sometimes they are scheduled over multiple sessions.