All Stars Boxing Gym
576 Harrow Road,
London, W10 4NJ
http://www.allstars-gym.co.uk/
Training
Both Males & Females are welcome
Monday: 5:30pm - 7.30pm Seniors
7:30pm - 9:30pm KO Circuit
Tuesday: 5:30pm - 7pm Juniors
7:30pm - 9:30pm KO Circuit
Wednesday: 5:30pm - 7.30pm - Senior
7:30pm - 9:30pm- KO Circuit
Thursday: 5:30pm - 7pm Juniors
7:30pm - 9:30pm KO Circuit
Friday: 5pm - 7.30pm Seniors
Saturday: 10am - 12pm KO Circuit
Kickboxing: 9 - 14 - 12pm - 1:30pm - 2.50
Seniors 14 and over - 1:30pm - 3:30pm - £6
Sunday: 11:30am - 1:30pm Seniors & Juniors
KO Circuit: Session aimed at individuals training for fitness. £40 annual fee. £8 per session. Non members £10
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The History of The All Stars Boxing Gym & Youth Club
Mr Isola Akay's inspirational journey has taken him from boxing champion in Ghana West Africa, to being awarded Membership in the Order of the British Empire for service to the community. As a result of a desire to teach his son the discipline and respect needed in the sport of boxing, Mr. Akay founded the All Stars Boxing Gym in London's Paddington basin. Developed for those who were excluded from other gyms because of race, the All Stars Club has produced several local and national champions. The Charity helped many disadvantage kids develop the skills needed to compete both in and out of the ring.
"sports is a kind of activity which has no barriers ... it doesn't matter which colour, it doesn't matter which background, people are met on equal standards". Isola Akay
Inspiration
When Mr. Akay's ten year old son, Tee Jay wanted to learn to box, he was determined to train him right. He developed a regime that set Tee Jay on a course to become a local champ at the tender age of eleven, inspiring in many of his friends a desire to learn as well. Unfortunately, in 1974 groups of black kids were seen as disruptive and Mr. Akay's ragtag bunch was excluded from the local gym. Determined to give them a fighting chance, he began training them in his flat and at local parks. As their numbers grew more space was needed but the local government council could only provide a makeshift, part time facility.
Mr. Akay insured that his club was open to kids from every background because "sports is a kind of activity which has no barrier...it doesn't matter which colour, it doesn't matter which background, people are met on equal standards". And his open door policy paid off. Despite the lack of proper equipment and facilities, Mr. Akay began turning out champions.
Building a dream
Impressed with his positive results, the area's youth council found Mr. Akay a disused property which would become the Gym and Youth Club. However, to bring the facility up to code, an injection of capital was needed. Wading through the quagmire of bureaucracy, he managed to register the club as a charity, obtained a lottery grant and matching funds from the Sports Council and raised the £1,500 needed for renovations and equipment.
Forward thinking
In an area of London where kids are likely to be shut out because of prejudice, Mr. Akay's forward thinking has opened a club that transcends barriers and really makes a difference "I think I'm blessed with the ability to inspire people, and to get also the best out of people". His inspiration offers kids, who may have otherwise been victims of their environment, a fighting chance at a better life.
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