Rockbridge Rock Steady Boxing

01/31/2026

Fighter of the week… actually our fighter of the week is our W&L student volunteer, Connor, who braved the cold and icy sidewalks to support our fighters! Thank you Connor!

01/24/2026

Fighter of the week… one of our newest fighters, musician George! Teaching us how to drum!

(Unfortunately the video didn’t capture his instruction or the sound the drummers made. Bummer.)

01/17/2026

Fighter of the week… Bear Paw Paul aka “FOURRR!” starts our week off right!

01/14/2026

We lost our courageous fighter, Pat, tonight. We will miss you and your brave spirit.

01/10/2026

01/05/2026

My fighters are awesome!!!!

01/03/2026

Fighter of the week: Joe aka the “Professor” stayed up late bringing in the new year and still showed up the next day to throw some mean punches! Great job!!

01/01/2026

Happy New Year
Fighters!
Keep pressing on!

12/27/2025

Fighter of the week… our newest heavy hitter who can pack a punch, Tom!

12/26/2025

I’m so proud of you, fighters….

12/15/2025

No excuses fighters!

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Sometimes the simplest habits have the biggest impact. That’s the lesson from 102-year-old yoga instructor Charlotte Chopin, who still teaches three classes each week in her quiet French village 🤯

Chopin didn’t start yoga until she was 50, fell in love with it, and began teaching at 60. Over 40 years later, she continues her same simple sequence of postures, practiced with purpose and joy. No fancy equipment, no trendy programs just consistency and enjoyment.

Her secret isn’t only the exercise. It’s the community she shares it with. She cherishes her students, many decades younger, and the social bonds she nurtures keep her motivated, engaged, and physically active. Research confirms that meaningful relationships can improve longevity, cardiovascular health, and overall well-being.

Gratitude is another key. Chopin credits her longevity to appreciating her health, her children, and having an activity she loves. Studies show a grateful mindset can reduce stress, promote healthier behaviors, and even lower mortality risk.

Finally, her classes show the power of group movement. Moving together releases oxytocin, building connection and elevating mood. The shared joy of motion becomes a powerful emotional boost, far beyond physical fitness.

The lesson from Charlotte’s life is simple: show up daily in small, consistent, and joyful ways. Whether stretching for 10 minutes, walking with a friend, or dancing in your kitchen, it’s regular, enjoyable movement, community, purpose, and gratitude that truly sustain body and mind decades beyond what you might expect.

Consistency beats intensity. Joy sustains effort. And a small, meaningful routine can carry you further than any trend or hack.

12/14/2025

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