Training certification camp is open to: boxing coaches, occupational therapists, physical therapists, rehab facilities, community centers, DSA employees – anyone who wants to start a class of their own and join an affiliate program.


Training Camp includes:

• An overview of Down syndrome
• Proper language
• Medical differences
• Tools on how to conduct a class and scale for every ability level
• Knowledge and understanding of special challenges and how to cater program to all individuals
• Coaching certification upon completion. Down to Box Coaches will be background checked before certification is complete.
• Hands-on training from our Down to Box founders
• Examples of how to conduct a class
• Curriculum examples and demonstrations

Contact us today to find out when the next training camp is in your area, or click here to get started (choose “Become a Coach” and then complete the information).

We utilize volunteers to help assist coaches in teaching classes and are always looking for great people to get involved. This involves a simple online training video and a phone interview with a Down to Box board member.

Please contact us today or fill out the form here (choose “Volunteer” and then complete the information.)

Down to Box fitness classes are sixty minutes of high energy, engaging and targeted boxing training specifically catered towards individuals needs and abilities. The class involves a warm-up, conditioning, group work, movement practice and cool down to provide a fun and thorough class.

Programming Focus

• Coordination through boxing techniques
• Beginning skills of self-defense
• Increasing confidence levels
• Identifying movements to improve Hypotonia (low muscle tone and strength-  common in individuals with Down syndrome)
• Adaptations based on the individual
• Conditioning for: speed, agility, endurance, accuracy, hand-eye coordination, and footwork