Boxing & Mental Health

Train your body. Train your mind.

Teen Talk is TMH MANCAVE's monthly program for young men ages 12–17 — a space where boxing and mental health sit in the same room, on purpose.

Over two hours, participants work with certified coaches on boxing fundamentals, then sit down with mental health professionals for honest conversation. No lectures. No judgment. Just real talk with men who've been there.

What your teen will do:

Box. Stance, footwork, jab, guard — real fundamentals taught by experienced coaches.

Talk. Facilitated conversations on resilience, self-care, identity, and handling pressure.

Build. Practical coping skills they can carry into school, home, and the block.

Why it matters

Young Black men are often taught to absorb everything and say nothing. Teen Talk flips that. We use the discipline of the ring to open a door to the harder conversation — and we make sure they walk out with tools, not just tired arms.

The details

When: Saturday, September 5, 2026 · 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Where: Chicago Body Shop, 2047 E. 79th St, Chicago, IL

Who: Boys ages 12–17

Cost: Free — registration required

Bring: Water bottle, gym clothes, an open mind. Gloves provided.

Space is limited. Register your teen below.

In partnership with Chicago Body Shop and Quantum Martial Arts.