ABOUT
Snapback boxing is a charitable trust established out of a love for fitness using boxing training and techniques. Snapback uses boxing fitness as a channel to encourage old and young to train in a safe and friendly group environment with the goal of building self-esteem and confidence.
The staff at Snapback have many years’ experience in the boxing arena and enjoy the comradery that training as a group brings. The key to success is encouraging people of all ages and fitness levels to have a go and push themselves to be better people and to be upstanding and strong contributors to society.
There is no judgement in this whanau atmosphere, only encouragement to be the best you can be and to feel good about yourself and
your teammates.
Snap BACK programs will engage young people in intentional, productive and constructive ways while recognizing and enhancing
their strengths.
These programs promote positive outcomes by providing opportunities, fostering positive relationships and giving the support that is needed to develop young people’s assets and prevent risky behaviours.
Snap BACK boxing particularly focuses on Māori and Pasifika tamariki, rangatahi and whānau who will benefit from being in a positive space and working on their fitness while learning core values. These core values are the foundation of the programs. Physical fitness and boxing is simply the vehicle for teaching these core values. Our boxing ring strategy is designed on the philosophy of the seven kaupapa Māori values:
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Wairua (Spirituality) We believe all things are embedded with a sacredness
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Manaaki (Care) We create a culture of caring and inclusivity
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Whakawhanaungatanga (Relationships) We support positive relationships
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Kaitiakitanga (Guardianship) We keep each other safe
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Rangatiratanga (Leadership) We promote leadership of self and others
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Oranga (holistic wellbeing) We encourage holistic wellbeing
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Āhurutanga (Safe space) We provide a disciplined safe space for all
Our Maori and Pacific centric approaches overlayed with a design thinking approach creates a culturally, spiritually, physically and mentally fit for purpose avenues. We take the time to understand our people’s experiences and co-design potential prototype solutions and avenues to alleviate the challenges.
Snap BACK Boxing promotes
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Creating positive life skills
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A sense of belonging
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An environment that is inclusive and values diversity
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A space to develop social skills with others
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Equal opportunities and access
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Safe environment to participate