The East Oakland Boxing Association (EOBA) has been developing and diversifying its programs in the last several years to provide youth with well-rounded experiences and diverse opportunities to become mentally and physically healthy individuals. Components specific to physical education include boxing, calisthenics, martial arts, running, nutrition, partnering with schools and CBOs to offer off-site boxing programs, facilitating and organizing all-female self-defense classes and workshops, focusing high quality programs by having a diverse coaching staff, as well as utilizing opportunities provided by Team Up for Youth including Coaching Corps and trainings. 


Physical Education Programs include: 

•Boxing
•Martial Arts including Tai Chi, jujitsu, yoga
•Female Self-Defense Classes
•Health and Nutrition Classes
•The Male Involvement Program

Through the art of boxing, coaches/mentors teach and reiterate the seven core 
principles so that youth may carry it with them through life. 

The Seven Core Principles:

  Honor – The Earth and its inhabitants.
 Courage-To stand up for what is right and fight for those who can’t defend themselves. 
  Humility - To oneself is of great strength in character. 
  Educate – To liberate one’s full potential.
  Create – A better world through mindful ambitions.
  Service – To humanity is Self Mastery.
  Respect – Self, Family & Community.


EOBA coaches will offer martial arts training, individualized tutoring, college or job search counseling, and positive mentoring. Additional opportunities will include educational fieldtrips, offsite trainings, workshops, and participating with other youth organizations so that youth can build relationships outside their immediate community. Coaches will carefully work with youth to ensure they succeed academically. Youth will be encouraged to enroll in college, trade school, or apprenticeship programs so that they have a greater opportunity for success. 
Physical Education Programs include:
Whole Child Development: 
Life, Education, Success-