Together, let’s beat Parkinson’s.

Rock Steady
We are learning every day that there are ways in which people with Parkinson’s disease can enhance their daily quality of life and even build impressive power, strength, flexibility, and speed. By exercising with our coaches who know the ropes, you can fight your way out of the corner and start to feel and function better. Boxing works by moving your body in all planes of motion while continuously changing the routine as you progress through the workout. These classes have proven that anyone, at any level of Parkinson’s, can actually lessen their symptoms and lead a healthier/happier life.

Boxers condition for optimal agility, speed, muscular endurance, accuracy, balance, hand-eye coordination, footwork and overall strength to defend against and overcome opponents. At Rock Steady, the opponent is Parkinson’s, a disease which causes a loss in many of the same elements that boxers condition to improve. Published medical research has shown that forced, intense exercise can reduce, reverse and delay Parkinson’s symptoms. We also know that a diversity of symptoms needs to be addressed simultaneously.

In comparison to other sports, boxing is the most physically demanding styles of training, according to a study conducted by ESPN and by people who have done it. In addition to being an intense, diverse form of training, boxing is also an incredible stress reliever, confidence booster and fun. Call us TODAY!


** Starting Wednesday, September 3: All Rocksteady classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday will begin at 1:00 pm.

Upcoming Classes:

MonWedThu 1:00–1:55pm
January 12–March 30 | $150 fee /$120m | Register

This program is supported by a community grant from the Parkinson’s Foundation.

This program is supported by a community grant from the Parkinson’s Foundation.

Questions? Contact Mandy Jenkins, Program Director for Sports, Fitness, and Aquatics, at mjenkins@jccmemphis.org / (901) 259-9212.