Germiston City Boxing Club needs your support
“Through the club, we offer free lessons to people of all ages. Our members compromise females and males.”
Established earlier this year, the Germiston City Boxing Club (GCBC) seeks community support to provide free boxing lessons at the Germiston Stadium.
Mixed martial arts (MMA) and boxing coaches, including Amos Tazvivinga, an amateur boxing protégé and junior coach at the club, founded the GCBC.
Tazvivinga, tasked with training junior fighters, shared his journey into martial arts, which he credits for boosting his self-confidence and discipline.
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“Our club has 11 members, and we are looking to grow. Our ultimate goal is to offer these lessons for free to the community, said Tazvivinga.
He appealed for training equipment donations, including skipping ropes, boxing gloves and punching bags.
“As a new club, many of our members lack the necessary gear, and the equipment is costly,” he said.
Tazvivinga, who transitioned from MMA to boxing four years ago, formed the club with his coach, Danny B Mlilo, and a former South African National Defence Force boxing coach.
The club gives free lessons to male and female members of all ages.
Reflecting on his martial arts journey, Tazvivinga said he struggled with bullying and overcoming personal challenges.
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After losing a finger in an amputation at 13, he turned to martial arts to regain fitness and confidence.
“Martial arts became a crucial outlet for my frustrations and helped with my mental health,” he said.
Now 18 and studying for a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Unisa, Tazvivinga encourages others to explore boxing for fitness and self-discipline.
“Some of our members aspire to become professional boxers, but the lack of local boxing clubs poses a challenge. The nearest one is in Edenvale,” he said.
Tazvivinga also urged parents to consider enrolling children with anger or aggression issues in boxing or martial arts classes.
“Boxing teaches discipline and helps you manage your emotions,” he concluded.
For more information on the club, call Tazvivinga at 067 981 5847.
