by Erin Conlon New gyms can be intimidating, especially for a specialty sport like boxing, which is what HAVEN Boxing hopes to combat (no pun intended) with its radically inclusive atmosphere.
HAVEN is a queer-, woman-, and POC-led space that was opened in May by Gaby Machuca, Andrea Fiorella Martinez, Nina Kossoff, and Taylor Bartenope at 65 Scholes Street. As an extension of its co-founders, the gym aims to make the oft-exclusionary fitness world feel more welcoming for…
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This gym seems very accepting for everyone but…
Haven Boxing Center’s commitment to inclusivity is truly commendable. Creating a safe space where everyone feels welcome can have a transformative impact on people’s fitness journeys. Kudos to them!