Business Details
10 Years
experience
Empowering Youth Through Boxing & Fitness in Minneapolis
Northside Boxing Club was founded in 2016 as a transformative community hub in North Minneapolis. Our mission centers on empowering youth through comprehensive programs that blend boxing instruction, physical fitness, and nutritional education. We provide a safe, inclusive environment where young people aged 9-21 develop critical life skills including self-discipline, confidence, and respect. Our holistic approach extends beyond athletics, offering daily homework assistance and chef-prepared meals to address both educational and nutritional needs. The organization is staffed by experienced professionals with diverse backgrounds in boxing, military service, and culinary arts, creating a multidimensional support system for participants.Through strategic partnerships and community engagement, we foster personal growth that translates to improved academic performance and social development. Our programs operate five days a week with flexible drop-in access, ensuring accessibility for all interested youth. The club's impact is amplified through merchandise sales that directly fund our operations, creating a sustainable model for community investment. Testimonials from parents, educators, and participants validate our approach's effectiveness in building character and creating positive life trajectories. As a registered 501(c)(3) organization, we maintain strict adherence to nonprofit standards while continuously expanding our capacity to serve the community.
Services
Free Boxing Classes
Homework Assistance
Nutritious Meals
Youth Open Boxing
Personal Training
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer free boxing training and mentorship from experienced professionals
- Our programs include daily homework assistance and chef-prepared meals
- We serve youth aged 9-21 with flexible drop-in scheduling
- Our staff includes former professional boxers and military veterans
- We combine physical training with character development education
Associations and certifications
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
What people say
Safe place
Teaches discipline
Nourished community
Character development
Home away from home
Services
Free Boxing Classes
Daily boxing instruction for ages 9-21 includes technique training, conditioning, and character development. Sessions emphasize discipline, physical fitness, and personal growth through structured boxing drills and mentorship programs.
Nutritious Meals
Chef-prepared meals served five nights weekly provide balanced nutrition to support physical development. The program addresses food insecurity while promoting healthy eating habits among participating youth.
Homework Assistance
Structured study time with homework help creates academic continuity after school hours. This service supports educational achievement through guided study sessions in a distraction-free environment.
Personal Training
Individualized boxing instruction available through private sessions with certified trainers. Customized programs focus on skill development, fitness goals, and personal accountability.
Youth Open Boxing
Friday evening sessions allow experienced participants to practice independently under supervision. Saturday open gym provides additional training opportunities in a supportive community setting.
People
Phil "The Drill" Williams
Boxing Coach
Professional boxer with 15-8-2 record and 14 knockouts. Minneapolis native with 18 years experience as barber and youth mentor. Combines boxing expertise with community leadership to guide young athletes.
Abdul Wadud
Fitness Trainer
U.S. Navy veteran who learned discipline through military service. Applies structured fitness programs to teach commitment and physical development to North Minneapolis youth through boxing workouts.
Moe "The African Assassin" Marciano Kayongo
Boxing Coach
Ugandan-born former world champion with 19 professional wins. International competition experience includes Olympic qualifiers and Commonwealth Games medalist. Shares global boxing perspective with local youth.
Carla Williams
Head Chef
Community member turned staff chef who started volunteering after her sons joined the program. Prepares nutritious meals five nights weekly, ensuring participants receive balanced nutrition to support their development.
Questions
Are the boxing classes truly free?
Yes, all youth boxing classes are completely free for participants aged 9-21. No registration fees or equipment costs are required to join our programs.
What should I bring for my first visit?
Arrive 15 minutes early to complete a release form. Minors need a parent or guardian present for the first visit to sign required documentation.
Do you provide boxing equipment?
Basic equipment is available for use during sessions. Participants are welcome to bring their own gear if preferred, but it's not required for participation.
What other services are available besides boxing?
We offer homework assistance, chef-prepared meals, and character development programs alongside boxing training to support comprehensive youth development.
How can I support the club?
Support options include financial donations, purchasing DRILLS boxing gloves (where proceeds benefit the club), or volunteering time and expertise to assist programs.
Reviews (6)
Lipp Felix
Jan 19, 2022
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Amazing resource for the North Side. Mad props to the coaches, mentors and teachers that started this community resource. The type of place every neighborhood needs.
Kristina Dargis
Apr 25, 2021
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I love Northside Boxing! From the amazing coaches, to the astonishing kids, to the morals and dicipline instilled in all... and then, the way that everyone becomes family, that is the best part!
Bo Genis
Nov 13, 2019
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Awesome work out, coach Moe is great- he was friendly, encouraging, and accepting of all skill levels! Highly reccomend
Jordan Cass
Oct 15, 2019
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I keep hearing good things about this place from my child's teacher this past year. I guess we will need to figure out a plan for him to go check it out.
Mista Drg
Oct 01, 2019
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My favorite place in the city. Great kids, great program, great fighters. Shout out to the homies Mo, Phil the Drill, and the volunteers. Keep up the good work
Patricia Neal
Sep 13, 2019
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I love those babies!!!
Ryan, Phil and rest of the dedicated staff thanks for being excellent roll models and a demonstration of real men!!
Ryan, Phil and rest of the dedicated staff thanks for being excellent roll models and a demonstration of real men!!
