About Us
Established since 2011
Two-time world champion Paulie Ayala began Punching Out Parkinson's in September of 2011 as an added program to his gym, University of Hard Knocks. Paulie has been in the sport of boxing for 42 1/2 years. With his experience and compassion for the sport he has dedicated his time and expertise in designing a regimen for the many people who suffer from Parkinson's disease.
Benefits
The boxing regimen is more than just another "workout routine". The workout is designed to improve an individual's movement, speed, eye to hand coordination, balance, strength, speech, endurance and self-image-all the areas PD takes away.
Community
POP is a tight community. Always welcoming to newcomers, eager to share their knowledge and struggles with one another, as they are all in this fight together.
Do you have EARLY stage Parkinson's or Parkinsonism? you might qualify for an important study!
Dr. Nejtek at UNT Health Science Center is conducting a research study to determine if mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) might be a risk factor for Parkinson's disease (PD), or Parkinsonism (P).
Who will qualify?
*People with early stage PD/P.
*Ages 40-90 years
*High School Diploma or GED
*Non-Hispanic, White, Hispanic or Black/African American.
*Can read, write and speak English.
In-Person Screening (30-40 minutes)
We will collect information about:
*Demographic and military (if applicable) information, as well as questions about head/neck injuries (if applicable)
*Blood pressure and heart rate
*Motor functioning
*One urine and breath sample
**If you complete all screening procedures, you will receive compensation**
Study Visit (1 visit about 1 hour)
If you meet study screening criteria you will be eligible to enroll in the study. Study participants will undergo:
*Undergo a brief interview
*Brain functioning, mood and cognitive tests, provide a blood sample (about 4 teaspoons)
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please call our gym office at 817-731-4665.
Help Our Cause
POP is a 501c3 non profit, a program under the Paulie Ayala Foundation. Your support and contributions will enable us to keep classes private, keep membership at an affordable cost for everyone, and also helps us to keep scholarships available so no one is ever turned away because of finances. Our fundraising efforts are to fill the gap between membership fees and actual operating cost . Your generous donation will help us continue to grow this program with our efforts in the fight against Parkinson's disease.
