The Wag | July Newsletter
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Fight Results
June was looking like a good month with Pro Boxers and Amateur boxers from Western Avenue Boxing Gym having bouts lined up
However things didn't workout quite that way.
CatBox Catastrophe
The fights June 17th were doomed from the start
at the official weigh ins only 8 boxers were present. That made for 4 fights as opposed to the expected 7 fights.
Rebecca Millers opponent weighed in 20lbs over expected weight.
Leaving a 6 weight class division between her and her opponent.
Needless to say her fight didn't get the green light.
That left only 3 fights.
Ron Aubrey and Noah Zuhdi both big name crowd please rs , decided not to fight on that card.
Someone had to take up the slack so that the fights could go ahead or they'd have to refund the money, there would be no show.
so all eyes were on Travis to save the show.
Travis' original opponent had pulled out due to Poison Ivy. After a mad rush to find a suitable opponent they decide to
bait Travis in to an unfair match up Two Hours before the fights were supposed to happen.
Travis ended up Fighting a Heavyweight , two weight categories above Travis.
The Guy was way above the cut off weight Travis was told, weighing easily 30lbs
above him.
Travis and his coaches didn't get a look at his opponent till he was actually in the ring seconds before the fight bell rang.
The first time he heard his opponents weight was when they announced the fighters in the ring. Not only that but falsely announced Travis' weight as 200lbs.
Anyone who knows Travis knows he isn't going to back out of a fight , Catbox knew it and they used it against him.
Catbox, disappointed and upset doesn't come close enough to describe my thoughts.
Amateurs Shows Being run Immaturely
Steve , Solo and Ryan headed on out to tallequah June 18th to compete , when they got to the place they found out it had to be changed to
a Sparring Match , due to the fact they didn't have a fight doctor.
The guys still got to get some good sparring in and make the most of their time , but i know it had to be disheartening.
Hang In there guys the winds of change are coming , we have some big plans in the works.
Watch this space for more details
The 6pm Traditional Boxers workout was treated to a visit from
Legendary Boxer Sean O Grady Mon 27th of June it was an honor to have him here.
He promises to be by more often! We look forward to it.
New Summer Schedule
Mon/Wed/Fri
7:15am Traditional Boxers Workout
10:00am AB Lab
12:00pm Traditional Boxers Workout
4:30pm Traditional Boxers Workout
5:30pm Muay Thai
6:00pm Traditional Boxers Workout
Tues/Thurs
4:00pm Kids MMA/Systema
4:00pm Kids Boxing
5:00pm Technical Boxing Sparring Class
******Kids Boxing Camp******
5th - 19th July | $100
Monday thru Friday | 9:30am to 11am
Our two week kids package is designed to help teach kids vital skills including self-regulation ,
self efficacy and self esteem in children and young adults.
Kids Camp will give you
* Strength and Conditioning
* Balance and Coordination
* Self Respect and Self Esteem
* Offensive and Defensive Skills
Call 405.532.3204 for more info
Workout of the month
Focusing on Stretches
Hold each stretch listed for 15-30 seconds, repeating two or three times, depending on how you feel.
For detailed instructions and larger photos, click on the name of each stretch.
Please note that while some of these stretches depict various body positions,
you can perform these upper body stretches while sitting in a chair.
1.Neck Stretch
Sit or stand with shoulders relaxed, back straight.
Bring your left ear down toward your left shoulder and hold.
Roll your head down toward the ground and bring your chin to your chest.
Hold and finally, roll your head to the right and bring that ear to your right shoulder.
Inhale and exhale in a slow and controlled manner.
2.Chest Stretch
Stand tall or sit upright. Interlace your fingers behind your back and straighten you arms.
With arms straight, lift arms up behind you while keeping your back straight and your shoulders down.
Keep the shoulders relaxed away from the ears.
3.Standing Triceps Stretch
Place your left elbow in your right hand. Reach your left arm overhead,
placing palm on the center of your back and supporting the elbow in your right hand.
Reach your fingertips down your spine. Keep the shoulders relaxed away from the ears. Repeat with opposite arm.
4.Shoulder Stretch
Bring your left arm across your chest, holding it below the elbow with your opposite.
Keep the shoulders relaxed away from the ears. Breathe deeply and hold. Repeat on opposite side.
5.Wrist and Biceps Stretch
Extend left arm in front of you, palm facing outward and fingertips pointing downward.
Use your right hand to apply light pressure to the hand, as if pulling your fingertips toward your elbow.
Keep the shoulders relaxed away from the ears. Breathe deeply and hold. Repeat on opposite side.
6.Wrist and Forearm Stretch
Extend left arm in front of you, palm facing outward and fingertips pointing upward.
Use your right hand to apply light pressure to the hand, as if pulling your fingertips toward your shoulder.
Keep the shoulders relaxed away from the ears. Breathe deeply and hold. Repeat on opposite side.
7.Torso Stretch
Clasp hands together and slowly raise them above your head toward the ceiling.
Reach as high as you can while inhaling deeply and hold for 20-30 seconds. Bring your hands down slowly while letting out your breath.
8.Hamstring Stretch
Stand tall with back straight, abs engaged, shoulders down, and feet hip-width apart. Bring your left leg forward, heel down, toes up and leg straight.
Keeping back straight and abs engaged, bend the right knee as if sitting back, while supporting yourself with both hands on your thighs.
Repeat on opposite side.
9.Quad Stretch
Keep your feet hip-width apart, your back straight and your feet parallel. Reach back and grab your left foot in your left hand,
keeping your thighs lined up next to each other and left leg in line with the hip (not pulled back behind you). Repeat on opposite side.
10.Inner thigh stretch
Stand tall with back straight, feet wider than the hips, toes turned out, abs engaged and arms at your sides.
Slowly bend the knees, squatting straight down, hands supported on your thighs, until you feel a stretch through the inner thighs.
cool down
