Box Positive

12/11/2025

https://boxpositive.com/boxing-for-parkinsons-how-non-contact-boxing-gives-balance-gait-confidence-back/

Is boxing the BEST exercise for combating Parkinson’s? by charlesdelve@boxpositive.co.uk | Nov 9, 2025 | Parkinson's Boxing for Parkinson’s: How Non-Contact Boxing Gives Balance, Gait & Confidence Back The Why: Boxing for More Than Fitness When you think of boxing, you might conjure images of hi...

09/11/2025

https://boxpositive.com/boxing-for-parkinsons-how-non-contact-boxing-gives-balance-gait-confidence-back/

05/11/2025

Here, Paul demonstrated what he was capable of. He has overcome a lot recently and managed to walk independently from his chair (seen in the background) to here and back, with the occasional step over my foot technique to help with akinesia.
With a tenacious spirit he highlights what many is possible.

01/11/2025

More wonderful reviews lately

24/10/2025

Stuart before his first BP group session. He smashed it and loved it ❤️🙌👏

17/10/2025

11/10/2025

Box Positive are opening their doors for an open morning for anyone living with Parkinson’s or other neurological conditions 🥊

Where: Droitwich Amateur Boxing Club, Briar Ml, Droitwich Spa, WR9 0RZ
When: Friday 24 October, 11:00–12:00

Led by Charles, a Neurological Occupational Therapist, Specialist Fitness Trainer and Boxing Coach with over 18 years’ experience, it is a chance to come and see first-hand what Box Positive is all about.

One member shared their experience of the sessions: "The sessions are non contact but full of energy. Charles appreciates that not everyone in the group is the same level and he is very careful to give each individual the right workload. I would recommend his sessions to anyone who might be thinking about it."

For more information about the open morning, please message Box Positive or email charlesdelve@boxpositive.co.uk

08/10/2025

02/10/2025

🥊 Open Morning at Box Positive – Droitwich ABC🥊

📅 Friday 24th October
🕙 After the 10AM group session
⏰ 11:00–12:00

We’re opening our doors for a special Open Morning for anyone living with Parkinson’s or other neurological conditions.

Come and see first-hand what Box Positive is all about:
✅ Boxing for Parkinson’s and neurological conditions
✅ Person-specific exercises
✅ A friendly space where sometimes it’s just about the chat

You’ll hear inspiring success stories from some of our Parkinson’s fighters and get an introduction to our strength-based approach that helps people at all stages of their condition fight back.

🎁 Plus – a competition to win a free pair of gloves!

👊 Led by Charles, a Neurological Occupational Therapist, Specialist Fitness Trainer and Boxing Coach with over 18 years’ experience helping people with a wide range of conditions and former England boxer.

Everyone is welcome – whether you’re curious, newly diagnosed, or just want to see how we could make a difference.
Parkinson's UK Parkinson's UK Midlands Sport Parkinson's Spotted Droitwich Spotted: Worcester England Spotted:Barnt Green & Alvechurch Parkinson Wellness Projects Parkinson's UK Redditch and Bromsgrove Branch Cllr. Richard Morris

💬 Got questions? Pop them in the comments or message us directly.

02/10/2025

It's always fantastic to see the updates from West Kingsdown Boxing Club and Colin. Prior to the lockdown we delivered the initial training for England Boxing coaches and this is a great example of the impact that this exercise modality can have on people living with Parkinson's. Especially when delivered by someone as knowledgeable as Colin! Champ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-ezR0ROfw0&list=PLASpIdMdB9MFMHdzJqr1mmdrPbo95OnpP&index=13 Parkinson's UK Midlands Parkinson's UK

After a small delay following the COVID pandemic, West Kingsdown Boxing Club finally launched their Parkinson's specific boxing class in February 2022. The c...