About Us

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We are proud to lead one of the most impactful Parkinson's boxing programs in the country. Led by Two-time world champion Paulie Ayala.  Paulie began Punching Out Parkinson's in September of 2011 as an added program to his gym, the University of Hard Knocks. Paulie has been in the sport of boxing for over 30 years. With his experience and compassion for the sport, he has dedicated his time and expertise to designing a regimen for the many people who suffer from Parkinson's diseaase. 

Punching Out Parkinson's is now an "evidence based" program backed by research since 2022. Thanks to Dr. Michael Salvatore and Dr. Vickie Nejtek.

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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.

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.  We're not backed by a corporation-we're powered by passion.