WUSA9 • 2026
At the Heart of It: DPI Adaptive Boxing
WUSA9 goes inside the DPI Adaptive Boxing Club and meets the athletes and coaches helping grow adaptive boxing.
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A dedicated adaptive boxing program in Fairfax, Virginia, built for athletes of all experience levels — from first-time boxers to experienced competitors.
DPI Adaptive Boxing Club combines individualized adaptations, USA Boxing-certified coaching, structured boxing development and a supportive team environment to help athletes build skill, fitness, confidence and competitive readiness.
New to Adaptive Boxing?
Never boxed before? That's okay. Our beginner-friendly sessions introduce athletes to the fundamentals of boxing in a coached, adaptive environment. No prior boxing experience is required.
□ Adaptive Boxing Classes
Learn the sport. Build skills. Develop confidence.
Beginner → Intermediate → Advanced
Our classes are designed to meet athletes where they are and help them progress. Training can focus on boxing fundamentals, technique, conditioning, movement, timing, defense and overall boxing fitness.
□ Competition Team
For athletes ready to take their boxing to the next level.
Our Competition Team provides a structured pathway for athletes pursuing adaptive boxing competition:
Advanced Training → Sparring → Fight Preparation → Competition
DPI athletes have competed in adaptive boxing events across the United States and internationally, with athletes representing DPI as UABC champions and competitive athletes.
Whether you're stepping into a boxing gym for the first time or preparing for your next fight, DPI Adaptive Boxing Club is built to help you train with purpose, develop with confidence and compete with pride.
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DPI ADAPTIVE BOXING COMPETITION TEAM
Train With Purpose. Compete With Pride.
DPI athletes have taken adaptive boxing from the gym floor to competitive rings across the United States and internationally.
DPI ADAPTIVE BOXING CLUB
Meet the Coaching Team.
Our coaching team brings together USA Boxing certification, adaptive boxing experience, competitive experience and a shared commitment to developing athletes at every level.
WHY DPI ADAPTIVE BOXING
Why Train With the DPI Adaptive Boxing Club?
More than a boxing class. DPI is a place where adaptive athletes develop skills, build confidence, challenge themselves and, for those who choose, pursue competition.
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Adaptive-First Coaching
Boxing is adapted around the individual athlete — not the other way around. Our coaches work to find effective adaptations that allow athletes to learn the sport, develop technique and train with confidence.
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A Pathway to Competition
Athletes who want to compete can progress from foundational boxing skills into advanced training, sparring, fight preparation and competitive opportunities.
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Experienced Coaching
Our coaching team combines USA Boxing certification, adaptive boxing experience, competitive experience and adaptive fitness expertise to help athletes develop at every level.
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National & International Connections
DPI has become part of a growing adaptive boxing community that extends beyond Northern Virginia. Our athletes, coaches and events have built relationships with boxing and adaptive sports communities across the United States and internationally.
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A Community That Develops Athletes
The goal isn't simply to create fighters. It's to create a place where adaptive athletes can train, learn, challenge themselves and belong. Whether you're here for fitness, skill development or competition, you're part of a team committed to helping each other move forward.
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In the News...
From local television to national publications, DPI Adaptive Boxing Club is helping bring adaptive boxing into the spotlight.
Explore stories featuring our athletes, coaches, competitions and the continued growth of adaptive boxing.
WTOP NEWS • 2026
Adaptive Boxing Is a Growing Sport in the DC Region
WTOP News visited DPI Adaptive Boxing Club to spotlight the growth of adaptive boxing in Northern Virginia and the athletes and coaches working to expand the sport.
The story highlighted DPI's competitive athletes, international success and the growing effort to create opportunities for adaptive athletes to train and compete.
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FOX 5 • 2026
The Real Deal: Joanna Bonilla
FOX 5 highlights adaptive boxer Joanna "The Real Deal" Bonilla following her international competition experience.
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DETOURS / SPORTS N SPOKES
ADAPTIVE BOXING COACHES
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DETOURS / SPORTS N SPOKES • 2026
Inside the DPI Adaptive Boxing Club
Detours / Sports N Spokes interviewed DPI Adaptive Boxing Club coaches about adaptive boxing, training, competition and the opportunities being created for adaptive athletes.
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UABC
ADAPTIVE BOXING SHOWCASE
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UABC • ADAPTIVE BOXING
Building the Future of Adaptive Boxing
From local showcases to national and international competition, DPI athletes continue to help demonstrate what adaptive boxing can become.
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FEATURED
NEW MOBILITY • 2025
Adaptive Boxing Rolls Into the Ring
New Mobility profiled DPI Adaptive Boxing Club and its role in the development of adaptive boxing, describing DPI as an international hub of the emerging adaptive boxing community.
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ADAPTIVE BOXING GOVERNANCE
United Adaptive Boxing Council
The United Adaptive Boxing Council (UABC) is the national governing body for adaptive boxing in the United States, working to establish a safe, structured and competitive pathway for adaptive athletes.
The UABC oversees adaptive boxing showcases and supports the development of athletes, coaches and adaptive boxing programs through established competition standards and requirements.
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Ability Classification
Athletes are evaluated within adaptive ability classifications designed to create appropriate and meaningful competition.
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Weight Classification
Weight divisions are used to establish appropriate competitive matchups and maintain consistent standards across UABC events.
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Medical Requirements
Athlete safety is a priority, with medical requirements and eligibility standards incorporated into the competition process.
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USA Boxing Standards
UABC competition follows applicable USA Boxing rules, guidelines and safety standards for sanctioned boxing activity.