Boxing
Builds strength and resilience through dynamic, focused training.
Frank Dando
Sport is at the heart of the FDSA day. Martial arts, swimming and weight training give every student a place to succeed, and the focus and discipline he builds there carries across into his schoolwork.

Students train in boxing, judo and karate.
Builds strength and resilience through dynamic, focused training.
Develops discipline and agility as students learn throws, grappling and self-control.
Cultivates focus, confidence and self-defence skills.
The demands of martial arts carry over into better study habits and behaviour.
Training gives students a constructive way to manage stress and strong emotions.
Progress in the dojo builds confidence, and training together builds teamwork and communication.

Swimming can be especially valuable for students with ADHD, autism or behavioural challenges.
Swimming offers a calming outlet that helps with emotional control and concentration.
Reaching swim milestones builds confidence, discipline and good organisational habits.
Regular swimming improves sleep, which in turn supports focus and learning.
Structured swim sessions give students a comfortable setting to build social skills and teamwork.
Working with coaches shows students positive attitudes and behaviour.



Weight training is always supervised. Students start with light weights and learn proper technique before gradually increasing the load.
Builds muscular strength and a healthier body composition, and improves performance in every sport.
Strengthens the muscles and joints that support good posture and protect against injury.
Seeing their own progress in strength boosts students’ self-esteem.
Training helps reduce stress, anxiety and low mood.




Respect, mental toughness, and the true meaning of what friendship and brotherhood is.
The best way to understand whether FDSA is right for your son is to have a conversation with us.