Girls Just Wanna Box - Blog

GJWB partners Helene and Kristina on the step and repeat

International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame 2023/2024

Two weeks ago, GJWB brought a group from Toronto & Newfoundland to the 2023/2024 International Women’s Boxing Hal... more

Boxer writing in their boxing journal

Why is it important to journal as a boxer?

I bet if you were to ask what three things’ boxers need to have in their fight camp, most people would say: boxing (h... more

2 boxers in the ring with official waiting for judges results

Pre-fight Nerves

Coach Helene here writing this because we have received a few messages about this topic and some of you will be enter... more

female boxers inside a boxing ring

Why women should spar women

We fight other women in the ring Weight difference isn't equal Boxing styles are different These are just a few of... more

coaching kristina showing  teen girl boxers how to wrap hands for boxing

Why is boxing education so important?

Photo credit: Denise Meltzer Coach: @kjem (Kristina Ejem)  with  TEEN GJWB CLASS ed·u·ca·tion (ĕj′ə-kā′shən)⁠n.⁠1. Th... more

female boxers in the ring post sparring at boxing ontario tournament

Boxing mentorship -what are they and how can they help?

men·tor (mĕn′tôr′, -tər)⁠n.⁠1. A wise and trusted counselor or teacher. 2. Mentor Greek Mythology Odysseus's trusted... more