Today was a really special day-I received the package from home that contained a bunch of boxing gloves, jump ropes, mouth guards, hand wraps, and Gym Boss timers for the Police Line Gym where I've been working out and helping teach boxing basics to some of the local youth.
Usually there's a 3rd bag hung, but this is where we box. Yes, it's outside! In the background you can see the volleyball and basketball courts. Behind the bags is the Police Officers' Mess Hall. Bikes, motorcycles, scooters, and the bus are the usual modes of transportation here since gas is as expensive as it is in the US. You can see the "parking lot" next to the mess hall.
Coach Vinod, in the orange, checking out his new Gym Boss timer while the kids gather around the box of goodies!
1-2-3 Knuckle Up! Posing for a group photo!
I can't even begin to describe to all of you how awesome these kids and their coaches are. They all welcomed me in with open arms and even though they think my bald head and tattoos are totally weird, they warmly greet you every day and try and teach me Marwari and Hindi while i correct their English and hold punching pads for them.
I can't even begin to describe to all of you how awesome these kids and their coaches are. They all welcomed me in with open arms and even though they think my bald head and tattoos are totally weird, they warmly greet you every day and try and teach me Marwari and Hindi while i correct their English and hold punching pads for them.
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