{"id":87773,"date":"2025-02-27T15:57:40","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T15:57:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/?p=87773"},"modified":"2025-05-19T11:50:50","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T10:50:50","slug":"how-boxing-empowers-women-we-are-more-powerful-than-we-believe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/sport-health\/how-boxing-empowers-women-we-are-more-powerful-than-we-believe","title":{"rendered":"How boxing empowers women: \u201cWe are more\u00a0powerful\u00a0than we believe\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A woman who overcame mental illness launches women&#8217;s boxing program in Cardiff.&nbsp;Can boxing empower women with strength and confidence?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2275\" height=\"1280\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG871.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG871.jpg 2275w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG871-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG871-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG871-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG871-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG871-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG871-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG871-1400x788.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2275px) 100vw, 2275px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2275\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG871.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG871.jpg 2275w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG871-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG871-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG871-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG871-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG871-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG871-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG871-1400x788.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2275px) 100vw, 2275px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Leanne Kamanda, a woman who once struggled with mental health issues, now runs a program training women in boxing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Punch after punch, the gloves collided with the hand target, making a clear sound. Inside the boxing room, women are fighting in pairs. These ladies are ready in their sportswear, smiling and full of energy. A female teacher stands at the front of the room, teaching them boxing techniques step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI have been doing boxing for five years now with different trainers. I really enjoy it, as it keeps me mentally motivated,\u201d Leanne Kamanda , 41, a female boxing teacher, is also a mother of two children, \u201cI did boxing all the way up until one week before I gave birth. l went twice a week, and I didn\u2019t miss any session.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leanne demonstrated a positive attitude towards life. However, she has gone through some difficult times, during which she once felt confused and lost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI got diagnosed with mental health issues at the age of 20 from a long time. Sometimes, I go through periods of depression,\u201d says Leanne, \u201cMedication helped me control my depression. But it\u2019s a state of numbness, it\u2019s like you have no feelings, no flaws.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;\u201cI also have experienced some bad relationships before. I realized that I should be my own emotional stabilizer,\u201d Leanne says that boxing is a way to leave her bad mood, \u201cDoing boxing can let me out and push myself. I like to do things as an activity to get with people. \u201d This is why Leanne started helping other women with sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Aoife Ryan of the University of Surrey\u2019s School of Psychology, boxing not only exercises muscles but also has benefits for mental health. Boxing can release stress, improve mood, attention, and self-esteem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cRaise your front hand high and punch directly,\u201d Leanne is standing at the forefront of the room, demonstrating how to hit the target quickly, \u201cMaintaining your center of gravity and never let your hand down.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG872-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG872-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG872-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG872-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG872-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG872.jpg 1299w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG872-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG872-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG872-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG872-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG872-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG872.jpg 1299w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">All your energy must be focused on the movement when you&#8217;re boxing, <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dia Taylor-Naylor, 29, says that the boxing classes have helped her to overcome her own issues with anxiety. \u201cAs a young woman with a background of mental health issues, I have found it hard to access health and fitness support. The boxing class is a perfect time in my recovery to work on my wellbeing, and I feel confident enough to come regularly and work on my fitness.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMaybe someone has never thrown a punch in their life, believe this session, they will know how to punch and how to do maneuvers,\u201d Leanne expresses the sense of fulfillment she gets when she teaches someone a new routine and consequently they feel good afterwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI have different personal trainers, I also trained with boys. The harder the opponent hits, the more excited I feel,\u201d says Leanne. She always remembers the exciting feeling during that fight. That kind of pleasure comes from the feeling of&nbsp;proving that she is a strong opponent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI was in low spirits&nbsp;for a long time. We have the same experience,\u201d says Danielle John, 43, another participant of this session, \u201cWhen I am doing boxing, it\u2019s like a patchwork, is actually releases the drama.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Leanne\u2019s class, women in different ages gather here, they have different body shapes, fitness levels, but they can do boxing together to get fit and have confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG864-3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG864-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG864-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG864-3-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG864-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG864-3-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG864-3-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG864-3-1400x787.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG864-3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG864-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG864-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG864-3-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG864-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG864-3-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG864-3-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/WechatIMG864-3-1400x787.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Boxing brings them together, forming a united and cohesive group<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;\u201cBeing with likeminded women means feeling empowered and I\u2019m so grateful,\u201d says Taylor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The impact of social media on women\u2019s anxiety is becoming increasingly evident recently. By showcasing constantly perfect appearance, life, and success, women have intensified the pressure on their own figure and life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWomen are strong, they can be independent, whether mothers, sisters,\u201d says Leanne, \u201cI think we should make society aware that women are strong and powerful.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNothing that a woman cannot do in this day and age,\u201d says Leanne, talking about how women discover their ability, how to use the strength and resilience to support lives, rather than defined by social media\u2019s beauty standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the research from the University of Toronto, boxing is an effective method for overcoming complex trauma. It helps to release anger, stress and alleviating anxiety. Women&#8217;s boxing offers a safe and inclusive environment, combining a sense of community and leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Boxing is a practice that can overcome fear quickly. All social identities can be discarded when doing boxing. It just only needs to focus on how to attack quickly and dodge punches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As these ladies embrace the sport, they not only transform their bodies but also cultivate mental toughness and a sense of community, proving that they are far more powerful than they may have ever believed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDo things, maybe change how you see things. Try and be more open minded,\u201d says Leanne. She encourages women to go out of comfort zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leanne wants to give more women a chance to showcase the role they have never played before. She plans to branch out into other communities, offers more volunteer sessions which involve more women in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI feel anything that gets thrown at me, I can overcome,\u201d says Leanne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"2000\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/Boxing-for-Body-and-Mind-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/Boxing-for-Body-and-Mind-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/Boxing-for-Body-and-Mind-1-120x300.jpg 120w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/Boxing-for-Body-and-Mind-1-770x1925.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/Boxing-for-Body-and-Mind-1-614x1536.jpg 614w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/Boxing-for-Body-and-Mind-1-293x733.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/Boxing-for-Body-and-Mind-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/Boxing-for-Body-and-Mind-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/Boxing-for-Body-and-Mind-1-120x300.jpg 120w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/Boxing-for-Body-and-Mind-1-770x1925.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/Boxing-for-Body-and-Mind-1-614x1536.jpg 614w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/Boxing-for-Body-and-Mind-1-293x733.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A woman who battled mental illness launches women&#8217;s boxing program in Cardiff. 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