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Our Mission
Based in Montreal's Côte-des-Neiges district, Philo-Boxe is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging among young people aged 12 to 18 from a variety of ethnocultural backgrounds.
Our uniqueness lies in the unique combination of the Our uniqueness lies in the unique combination of the sporting discipline of boxing and the powerful philosophical tools we offer. We are committed to encouraging young people to express their voice and develop their identity through this innovative fusion of boxing and philosophy.
Our vision
Philo-Boxe workshops enable young people to develop essential skills for adopting and maintaining healthy lifestyle habits. They also benefit from a safe space for philosophical discussions on topics relevant to them. These activities reinforce self-determination, group thinking, sharing and constructive debate.
Young people learn to recognize, control and express their emotions through the combination of boxing and philosophical discussions. The aim is for young people taking part in the Philo-Boxe program to be able to live, express and communicate their emotions in a healthy way.
Philosophy
With Philo-Boxe, young people benefit from both a space for philosophical discussion in which themes related to identity, emotions and values are addressed, and a boxing class to apply life skills such as openness, respect, mutual aid, commitment, surpassing oneself, humility, effective communication and healthy management of emotions.
Sports activity: Boxing
Through boxing, youngsters develop skills to improve healthy lifestyle habits, as well as sporting assets such as concentration, discipline, courage and confidence. Through our boxing activities, young people adopt values of tolerance towards others and recognition of their own qualities.
Living together
Through boxing, youngsters develop skills to improve healthy lifestyle habits, as well as sporting assets such as concentration, discipline, courage and confidence. Through our boxing activities, young people adopt values of tolerance towards others and recognition of their own qualities.
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