It has been many years since Primrose had its own boxing club, and it was this that made Louwrens Ellis decide to open the Primrose Open Boxing Academy.<\/p>\n
\u201cI believe there is a need for a boxing club in Primrose,\u201d Ellis told the GCN.<\/p>
\u201cI previously coached at a club in Boksburg and decided to move from there to open a club here.\u201d<\/p>\n
The club can be found at 5 Edlaw Street in Symhurst and Ellis hopes it will offer children, and adults, an opportunity to get fit in a healthy and encouraging environment.<\/p>
\u201cI hope it will keep children off the streets and give them a more productive way to spend their time,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The small club which officially opened in October last year, already boasts seven graded members and looks forward to growing its membership this year.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis year we are going flat out to grow our membership,\u201d Ellis said.<\/p>\n
Godfrey Ellis, Wayne Botes and Hansie Schoeman, who are all qualified trainers, assist Ellis with the training which is held on Mondays and Thursdays from 6pm to 8pm.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe sometimes train on a Tuesday too but this is circumstance dependent,\u201d explained Ellis.<\/p>\n
The club has already begun to compete in tournaments with the young boxers making their mark on the boxing world.<\/p>\n
If you would like more information or to get involved in the club call Ellis on 082 650 8591 or Zanelle Nelson 081 254 5020.<\/p>\n
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