Saturday, November 29

Copy of 1-Day Masters Boxing Workshop

Over 35? Get Ready for the Las Vegas Masters Boxing Tournament 2026! Or your next competition.

By UIC Department of Kinesiology & Nutrition

Date and time

Saturday, November 29 · 8:30am - 3:30pm CST. Doors at 8am

Location

901 Roosevelt Rd

901 Roosevelt Road Chicago, IL 60608

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Agenda

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Preparation Phase 1. One-Day Masters Boxing Workshop

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Registration

Sign in. Pick up our materials. Sign waivers. Find out where the bathrooms are. Settle in and get ready for a great day!

8:30 AM - 8:45 AM

Welcome and program previw

We review today's program, answer your questions and prepare for the morning's learning activities.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Technical Session / Strength and Conditioning Session

We split the group in half. USAB Certified coach, Jesus Cerdad leads the technical session. The focus of the session is on learning techniques for Olympic style boxing competition. Jesus is Chicago b...

11:05 AM - 11:45 AM

Strategy and Tactics for Winning Olympic Style Boxing

Get the inside scoop on how Olympic boxing matches are scored, what the judges look for and how to integrate this knowledge into your preparations. The session is facilitated by workshop staff and c...

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Lunch and Sports Nutrition

What better way than to learn about how sports nutrition and hydration can help build fitness, and make weight than during lunch! Faculty from the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition provide tips...

12:40 PM - 2:40 PM

Mental Skills Training and Boxing

This hands on session introduces masters boxers to valuable mental skills to increase confidence, control and composure and how to integrate them into their training programs. Dr. John Coumbe-Lilley ...

2:50 PM - 3:30 PM

The Road to Las Vegas: Putting It All Together

All the elements covered in the day's learning sessions are pulled together to show a cohesive, integrated novice masters boxing preparation program. This sessions shows a 12-week program to guide pr...

About this event

Paid venue parking

One-Day Masters Boxing Workshop

Begin your preparation phase for the 12-week build to the Las Vegas Masters Boxing Tournament in February 2026.

This is your chance to prepare for the ultimate masters boxing event.

What’s Included:

Training tips for performance and injury prevention
Conditioning tips for strength and power
Technical tips to win your match from USAB Certified Coaches
Mindset tips and mental strategies to settle nerves and enjoy boxing
Sports nutrition tips to fuel your training and performance
Training Shirt to represent your commitment

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UIC Department of Kinesiology & Nutrition