Inclusive and adaptive boxing
Accessible to every user, without adaptation
Every bag is easily interchangeable and ready to meet the requirements of each user. The iSPARR Inclusive Boxing Programme is the only inclusive boxing-related therapy fully endorsed by Parkinson's UK and England Boxing, and our Adaptive Boxing initiative was developed with WBC Adaptive UK.
“When we started, one lady could hardly move at all. Three months on I saw that same person running around the gym and punching bags.”
- · Proven with stroke patients and people living with Parkinson's disease
- · Maintains strength, stamina and dexterity through recuperation
- · Exercise, movement and cognitive stimulation in one system
“Effective inclusion is central to the development of a more inclusive society.”
UNICEF, 2017
Our mission
An inclusive culture is one of our core values
“Effective inclusion is central to the development of a more inclusive society.”
Enable all users, regardless of age or ability, to access the iSPARR Fitness and Well-being System and challenge themselves to go the distance — without risk or fear of injury.
Give users a real sense of achievement, let them thoroughly enjoy their exercise, and genuinely improve their physical and mental well-being.
Punch back Parkinson's
The iSPARR Inclusive Boxing Programme (IIB)
The IIB is the only inclusive boxing-related therapy fully endorsed by Parkinson's UK and England Boxing. Boxing therapies are increasingly used in the treatment of patients with neurological and stroke-related symptoms, and many participants report significant improvement to their physical and mental well-being.
“Don't count the days — make the days count.”
Self-defence and combat skills — accessible, safe and taught in a supportive environment.
Education — programmes built for schools, colleges and community groups.
Adaptive boxing
Developed with WBC Adaptive UK
Our joint goals
- Remove barriers and provide people of every ability access to safe, high-quality wheelchair-based boxing training.
- Increase accessibility, inclusion and diversity in the world of boxing.
- Enable users of all abilities to experience boxing-related exercise without the risk of injury.
iSPARR Adaptive Boxing Programme (IAB)
- Developed in close cooperation with England Boxing and WBC Adaptive Boxing.
- Includes fitness and wheelchair technique development.
- Connects participants with other adaptive athletes to build an inclusive, mutually supportive community.
- Shaped by adaptive boxing coaches and boxers throughout the UK, under the guidance of England Boxing.
Dedicated adaptive boxing and wheelchair boxing sites are currently under construction.
Introducing
The iSPARR Adaptive Bag
The design concept came from Paul Bradbury, a wheelchair fitness instructor and innovator, after a chance encounter with the iSPARR team at a fitness equipment exhibition. Paul saw the potential immediately — and identified the difficulties a wheelchair participant could face engaging fully with the unit.
Working with our team and engineers, they devised a unique system so wheelchair participants get the maximum benefit with no loss of intensity. The result is simple and incredibly effective, giving wheelchair users access to all the same benefits as any able-bodied user.
“iSPARR enables everyone to experience a genuine boxing experience outside the ring.”