The Rise & Strike Blog

Stories From the Gym Floor

Straight talk about non-contact boxing, your first class, caregivers, and the community that keeps us coming back.

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What Your First Rise & Strike Class Actually Looks Like

Nervous about your first Rise & Strike class? Here's exactly what happens, minute by minute — what to wear, where to go, and why nobody ever gets hit.

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Why Non-Contact Boxing? Every Drill, None of the Hits

Rise & Strike is boxing with zero contact — footwork, mitts, bags, and balance work, but nobody ever takes a punch. Here's why we built it that way.

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Why We Train in a Group: Community at Rise & Strike

Rise & Strike isn't a solo workout — it's a group. Here's why training shoulder to shoulder with other fighters is the whole point of the program.

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For the Caregivers: What to Expect When You Come With Them

Bringing a spouse or loved one to Rise & Strike? Here's what to expect as a caregiver — stay and watch, train alongside them, and meet people who get it.

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