“Guerreros del Ring”, a healthy environment to practice the sport of boxing in Mérida – The Yucatan Times

Younger individuals, girls and boys create a group by this sport within the Mulsay neighborhood of Mérida.

Mérida, Yucatán, (Could 18, 2021).- On the nook of Calle 110 and 67 E, within the New Mulsay Extension neighborhood, you will see that the Guerreros del Ring gymnasium, an area the place youngsters, youngsters, and adults practice day by day. Whether or not for sport, train, or self-defense, these individuals have discovered a method to create group by the game of boxing.

 The ring is open air (the neighbors can observe the younger individuals coaching), big tires that lie on the sidewalk are used to coach their legs, and a boxing bag hung exterior. A small home arrange as a gymnasium for boxers. 

As well as, the athletes use a part of the general public area, a part of the road and sidewalks to hold out their coaching classes.

Picture: (La Jornada Maya)

Likewise, this place isn’t solely for males, as ladies, moms, women, and younger youngsters additionally attend the gymnasium. Some come to train, to study self-defense, or simply as a result of is vital that from an early age they study the values ​​and self-discipline of this emblematic sport.

Carlos González Palomino, often called Chocolate, founding father of the gymnasium, proudly showcases some belts hanging on one of many partitions of this sports activities heart, the prizes had been gained by his college students in three tournaments (in Tamaulipas, Mexico Metropolis, and Cancun).

The coach commented that this area emerged roughly six years in the past within the Mulsay neighborhood; he obtained some used gear, supplies, and different equipment (attributable to lack of sources). However the devices are helpful in order that younger individuals can practice on this small area.

He identified that the response has been excellent from the residents of Colonia Mulsay, though individuals from throughout Merida come to the gymnasium to learn to field.

“It isn’t a luxurious gymnasium however we now have achieved the acquisition of some gear with the assistance of buddies and neighbors,” he stated.

“As well as, many younger individuals do not need the cash to pay, however it isn’t an issue, they’re welcome right here, they’re taught, so long as they avoid addictions and unhealthy habits”, González Palomino identified.

For Chocolate, because of this sport and his work as a coach, he has rescued many younger individuals who had been “devoted to vice.” With boxing “they handle to compose”; specific. Right here we recognize them, we make them practice and two or three of those have come out excellent and so they proceed to field now at an beginner degree,” he defined.

He additionally stated that many individuals come not exactly to struggle, however solely to study and train, “which is sweet for well being, nobody is pressured to throw blows, the coaching helps individuals to get health and energy, the previous boxer famous. 

He additionally acknowledged that many ladies have come to the gymnasium, who come to coach, study to defend themselves, or simply to train, he even talked about that they have already got women competing in tournaments. “Now with the violence that exists, it’s good to study to throw a number of jabs. They study and so they additionally really feel higher about themselves ”, González Palomino stated.

Picture: (La Jornada Maya)

In additional than 9 years as a coach, many boxers have handed by his gymnasium and thru his teachings, presently in ‘Guerreros del Ring’ there are greater than 30 individuals, from boys, women, youth, and adults. 

He desires of getting a state champion or why not, a world champion. “It’s what I would like probably the most, one desires of that … boxing is my life,” he stated.

Picture: (La Jornada Maya)

Gino Santamaría, one other gymnasium coach, commented that these days younger individuals and kids are very susceptible, that’s the reason boxing is a superb self-discipline, they’ll have a passion, or perhaps begin a boxing profession.

Supply: La Jornada Maya

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