Adaptive Boxer Roster
What is Adaptive Boxing?
Adaptive Boxing is a sport that we envision as a future Paralympic sport. Adaptive fighters can train to compete in amateur boxing matches following USA Boxing Rules & Guidelines with adaptive options provided by our adaptive fitness specialists/USA Certified Boxing Coach.
Our mission & vision is to create a barrier free entry to adaptive sports providing access to participation without the need for high end expensive adaptive equipment and upholding the highest standards for safety in this combat sport
-Adaptive Fighters interested in adaptive boxing with us, must attend Adaptive Boxing Clinics to learn fundamental technique, punches, defense and hand wrapping.
-Adaptive Fighters must attend full adaptive boxing clinics before they are allowed to practice in-ring light sparring
-Adaptive Fighters interested in competitive adaptive boxing, must follow USA boxing guidelines and have attended multiple adaptive boxing clinics, including signed boxer/coach agreements, health physical, and more.
We are excited about the future of Adaptive Boxing for fitness and for competition. For more information or to get involved reach out to us at [email protected]
Our mission & vision is to create a barrier free entry to adaptive sports providing access to participation without the need for high end expensive adaptive equipment and upholding the highest standards for safety in this combat sport
-Adaptive Fighters interested in adaptive boxing with us, must attend Adaptive Boxing Clinics to learn fundamental technique, punches, defense and hand wrapping.
-Adaptive Fighters must attend full adaptive boxing clinics before they are allowed to practice in-ring light sparring
-Adaptive Fighters interested in competitive adaptive boxing, must follow USA boxing guidelines and have attended multiple adaptive boxing clinics, including signed boxer/coach agreements, health physical, and more.
We are excited about the future of Adaptive Boxing for fitness and for competition. For more information or to get involved reach out to us at [email protected]
USA Boxing Rulebook & Guidelines
Our sparring and competitive rounds are 3 to 4 Two Minute Rounds with a 1 minute and 30 second rest break between rounds (15 seconds to remove fighter from wheelchair stabilizer. 1 minute with corner team. 15 seconds to secure fighter in wheelchair stabilizer)
Learn more about USA Boxing Rules and Regulations by clicking below
Learn more about USA Boxing Rules and Regulations by clicking below
Weight Classification
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ELITE and YOUTH MALE WEIGHT CLASSES
Minimumweight 106lbs (48kg) Flyweight 112lbs (51kg) Bantamweight 119lbs (54kg) Featherweight 125lbs (57kg) Lightweight 132lbs (60kg) Light Welterweight 139lbs (63kg) Welterweight 147lbs (67kg) Light Middleweight 156lbs (71kg) Middleweight 165lbs (75kg) Light Heavyweight 176lbs (80kg) Cruiserweight 189lbs (86kg) Heavyweight 203lbs (92kg) Super Heavyweight 203+lbs (92+kg) |
ELITE and YOUTH FEMALE WEIGHT CLASSES
Minimumweight 106lbs (48kg) Light Flyweight 110lbs (50kg) Flyweight 115lbs (52kg) Bantamweight 119lbs (54kg) Featherweight 125lbs (57kg) Lightweight 132lbs (60kg) Light Welterweight 139lbs (63kg) Welterweight 146lbs (66kg) Light Middleweight 154lbs (70kg) Middleweight 165lbs (75kg) Light Heavyweight 178lbs (81kg) Heavyweight 178+lbs (81+kg) |
Adaptive Divisions (Fighters must be evenly matched by way of scaled score including following factors: weight classification, ability level and skill level) *Skill based on number of sparring/bouts
Division A (Good Trunk Control & Mobility without loss of balance. Full use of upper extremities)
Division B (Impairment that impacts trunk/balance and/or 1 upper extremity)
Division C (Impairment that impacts trunk and/or upper extremities/reaction timing/Coordination) *
**Competition level
Advancement of levels within category is determined by number of sparring bouts, skill level
- Elite Mobile**
- Elite Locked in **
- Advanced
- Intermediate 1, 2, 3
- Beginner
Division B (Impairment that impacts trunk/balance and/or 1 upper extremity)
- Elite Mobile**
- Elite Locked in**
- Advanced
- Intermediate 1,2,3
- Beginner
Division C (Impairment that impacts trunk and/or upper extremities/reaction timing/Coordination) *
- Intermediate 1,2,3
- Beginner
**Competition level
Advancement of levels within category is determined by number of sparring bouts, skill level
Adaptive Boxing Equipment Requirements
16 0z Gloves (Mandatory)
Handwraps (Mandatory)
Head Gear (Mandatory)
Mouthguard (Mandatory)
Chest Protector (Optional)
Wheelchair Stabilizer (Mandatory)
Belt Stabilizer (Mandatory)
Adaptive boxers must be listed as an "ACTIVE" Boxer to compete in competition/demonstration/exhibition matches
Adaptive Boxers listed as "INACTIVE" will only be allowed to train during clinics including light sparring, but will not be able to compete
Handwraps (Mandatory)
Head Gear (Mandatory)
Mouthguard (Mandatory)
Chest Protector (Optional)
Wheelchair Stabilizer (Mandatory)
Belt Stabilizer (Mandatory)
Adaptive boxers must be listed as an "ACTIVE" Boxer to compete in competition/demonstration/exhibition matches
Adaptive Boxers listed as "INACTIVE" will only be allowed to train during clinics including light sparring, but will not be able to compete
How it works?
- Our Coaches are USA BOXING Certified and adaptive fitness specialists... they will instruct fundamentals based off USA Boxing Coaching Curriculum while providing adaptive options for all fighters to safely participate
- Adaptive Fighters will learn fundamentals of how to box during adaptive boxing clinics
- Adaptive Fighters must attend full clinics to be able to trial light sparring
- Light sparring including equipment as mentioned above is supervised and is completed with 2, 3, or 4- 2 minute rounds
- Discussion, review, assessment of sparring rounds is reviewed by all fighters as a learning tool
- Points or areas of targeted contact are body (waist up) and head only
- Absolutely no sparring is completed without use of wheelchair stabilizer, Waist straps for support, Approved head gear, hand wraps, mouth guard, or 16 oz gloves!!!
- Adaptive Boxers must be listed as an active boxer to compete in competition/demonstration/exhibition matches
- Requirements to be listed as an active fighter include: Full health physical and clearance by a medical dr/Government issued Photo ID/Signed Fighter & Coach agreement
- Fighters who do not abide by the Coach/Boxer agreement or are deemed to be performing activities in an unsafe manner will first be corrected and if the actions continue will be limited with activities per the Coaches discretion.
Why Adaptive Boxing?
Boxing, also known as the "Sweet science" is a skill sport and has also been referred to as high speed chess. It is one of the oldest sports in the world and is one of the original 4 sports in the Olympics. (See here)
When performed at an amateur level the intent is to score points by landing targeted clean shots, demonstrating superb defensive ability, boxing iq or overall boxing skill.
Boxing training and competition is a phenomenal cross training sport, many of the drills performed will have direct benefit in much of your activities of daily living outside of the ring.
Additionally, Boxing training is a confidence builder...with consistent practice and effort you can and will see your progression which will motivate you even more
Want a core workout for trunk stability? look no further...learn proper punches and watch your trunk stabilization improve as a result
Boxing has widely been considered as the #1 most difficult sport to train in because of the inclusiveness of strength & conditioning, speed, power, reaction & timing
When performed at an amateur level the intent is to score points by landing targeted clean shots, demonstrating superb defensive ability, boxing iq or overall boxing skill.
Boxing training and competition is a phenomenal cross training sport, many of the drills performed will have direct benefit in much of your activities of daily living outside of the ring.
Additionally, Boxing training is a confidence builder...with consistent practice and effort you can and will see your progression which will motivate you even more
Want a core workout for trunk stability? look no further...learn proper punches and watch your trunk stabilization improve as a result
Boxing has widely been considered as the #1 most difficult sport to train in because of the inclusiveness of strength & conditioning, speed, power, reaction & timing
How Safe is Adaptive Boxing?
Following USA Boxing Guidelines, Amateur adaptive boxing can be safer than most other sports
Pound for pound, the toughest sport in the world to compete or train in is . . .
Boxing.
The Sweet Science.
Boxing demands the most from the athletes who compete in it. It's harder than football, harder than baseball, harder than basketball, harder than hockey or soccer or cycling or skiing or fishing or billiards or any other of the 60 sports rated.
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The Sweet Science.
Boxing demands the most from the athletes who compete in it. It's harder than football, harder than baseball, harder than basketball, harder than hockey or soccer or cycling or skiing or fishing or billiards or any other of the 60 sports rated.
Don't take our word for it click below
DPI Adaptive Fitness Training Center
3545 Chain Bridge Rd. Suite 101
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone/Fax:
(877)-264-5836
For all business inquiries please contact us at
[email protected]
To apply for an adaptive trainer position
click here
*Services provided by DPI are NOT Physical Therapy services and so, we can not and will not bill insurance companies or provide CPT CODES
3545 Chain Bridge Rd. Suite 101
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone/Fax:
(877)-264-5836
For all business inquiries please contact us at
[email protected]
To apply for an adaptive trainer position
click here
*Services provided by DPI are NOT Physical Therapy services and so, we can not and will not bill insurance companies or provide CPT CODES