An Academy That Builds Futures

Strengthening People, Whānau, and Communities

Snapback delivers culturally grounded, trauma-informed community programmes that support emotional regulation, confidence, connection, and wellbeing across the lifespan.

Snapback Academy delivers evidence-informed boxing programmes that strengthen confidence, connection, and wellbeing for rangatahi, whānau, and vulnerable communities across Manawatu.

WHY SNAPBACK EXISTS

Why Snapback Matters

Across our communities, too many young people and families are navigating anxiety, disengagement, behavioural challenges, and social isolation. Traditional systems don’t always meet them where they are.

Snapback Academy was created to bridge that gap, using movement, discipline, and connection to help people regulate emotions, rebuild confidence, and find belonging.

We don’t just train bodies.
We strengthen people.

WHAT SNAPBACK DOES

Snapback exists to create safe, structured spaces where people can regulate, reconnect, and rebuild.
Our programmes support rangatahi, tāne, wāhine, whānau, and community members navigating stress, trauma, isolation, or transition.

We use movement, kōrero, cultural connection, routine, and relationships to help people strengthen their wellbeing and sense of belonging.