Kimiya International developed Fight Club as a way to address access, affordability and negative stigma surrounding post-traumatic healing, mental health and Self-care. The 14-week Dallas-based program combines boxing, yoga and counseling for women who are survivors of trauma.
Due to COVID-19, we have a hybrid model, with virtual yoga and counseling and in-person boxing (socially distanced with masks). There will also be opportunities for the women to engage safely throughout the semester. The inaugural 14-week program included a cohort of 10.
Ideal candidates for Fight Club are women over the age of 18 who have endured trauma as a result of human rights violations, including but not limited to: war, persecution or discrimination of race, religion, sexual orientation and freedom of speech, violence, domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual abuse, sexual assault, rape, poverty and incarceration. We work to rebuild the relationship with the Self through mind, body and spirit.
Applicants must not currently live in an abusive home or relationship; they must not have attempted suicide in the past six months; applicants must be free of drug/substance abuse for at least six months. We request applicants who are comfortable reading, writing and speaking English, as classes and therapy will be conducted in English.
Fall 2020 Applications are closed and we are now accepting applications for spring 2021. We ask each woman to make an effort to attend each class to graduate. The spring program begins Thursday, January 28 and ends Tuesday, April 27. Program tuition is $300 or $100/month. Scholarships available.
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