Knocking Out Educational Boundaries
A movement-based school program integrating martial art of non-contact Olympic boxing, leadership training, SEL, and academic skill-building for K-12 students.
The Challenge
Many students—especially those needing Tier 2 or Tier 3 support—struggle with engagement, self-regulation, and access to positive mentorship. Traditional classrooms often underuse movement-based learning that can transform behavior, academics, and confidence.
What Schools Report
- Low academic engagement and inconsistent behavior
- Limited SEL integration and real-world application
- Need for culturally responsive, trauma-informed supports
Our Solution
KO Scholars fuses movement with mindset. Students train through non-contact boxing while developing leadership, SEL, and academic skills. We engage the body to activate the brain—coaching students to become resilient, disciplined leaders in and out of class.
Leadership & SEL
Goal-setting, self-regulation, teamwork, and conflict resolution built into every session.
Academic Integration
Real-world literacy and math via journaling, timing, measurement, data, and statistics.
Trauma-Informed
Culturally responsive design that prioritizes safety, belonging, and growth mindset.
Flexible Program Options
Choose the format that fits your school schedule and goals. All options can be delivered in-school or after-school.
Course
Full School Year
Comprehensive model with leadership, SEL, and academics woven into weekly boxing-based sessions.
Course
Half-Year / Semester
High-impact semester program aligned to your pacing calendar and targeted outcomes.
Workshops
6-Week or 2-Day
Intensive series or immersion to launch a culture reset, tune up SEL, or kickstart engagement.
Benefits for Critical Thinking
Boxing turns strategy into muscle memory. Students analyze, plan, and adapt under pressure—skills that transfer directly to the classroom and life.
- Break down complex tasks into step-by-step actions
- Anticipate challenges and choose the best response
- Use evidence and feedback to improve decisions
- Build persistence and focus during high-cognitive load
Benefits for Literacy & Math
Literacy
- Vocabulary & comprehension through boxing terminology and history
- Reflective journaling to strengthen writing fluency & SEL
- Oral communication via team briefs and mini-presentations
- Real-world reading: training plans, scorecards, sports journalism
Math
- Measurement, timing, and sequencing during drills
- Data tracking: punch counts, speed, accuracy, progress graphs
- Ratios, percentages, and statistics from performance metrics
- Scoring systems and problem sets tied to real scenarios
Expected Outcomes
Engagement
Increased attendance and participation through active learning.
Behavior
Improved self-regulation, conflict resolution, and classroom conduct.
Academics
Growth in literacy and numeracy tied to real-world tasks and data.
Bring KO Scholars to Your School
Choose a full-year, half-year, 6-week, or 2-day format. We’ll align goals, pacing, and outcomes with your team.
Request Dates & PricingFrequently Asked Questions
Is there sparring or contact?
No. KO Scholars is non-contact. We focus on safety, conditioning, strategy, and SEL.
Do you offer in-school and after-school?
Yes. We collaborate with schedulers to match bell times, clubs, or extended learning blocks.
How do you measure success?
Pre/post surveys, skill rubrics, attendance, and academic/behavior indicators; progress dashboards available.
Request a Demo or Proposal
Ready to explore KO Scholars for your school? Share your goals and preferred format. We’ll follow up with dates, pricing, and implementation options.
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