our mission

Fighting Life is a 501(c)(3) designed to help the under privileged youth, from the ages of 7-25. Our volunteers use boxing as a delivery system for real life obstacles. We promote growth and development within ourselves. This gives a solid foundation, self-discipline and knowledge of self to gain the power to navigate through everyday society. We teach that all human family should be given the chance at success with the proper tools. Everyone will and should feel safe and comfortable within themselves when joining our community.

Message from the founder

Peace my name is Asiatic Just’Me most people know me by AJ Thomas i’m the owner and founder of UpperKuts Boxing Club and Fighting Life 501c3. I recognize that today's world is growing increasingly difficult to navigate through. It’s very easy to be lead in the wrong direction. I been through it all when I was a coming up as a young black child in the 90s early 2000s. Today the culture of evil and laziness is being instilled in the minds of the youth. The hate, violence, drugs and improper diets has increased rapidly with distractions like social media etc. For me competitive physical activites like boxing, football track, wrestling and martial arts was my refuge. It worked! I stayed busy learned self wealth and how to be a leader. I was the type to give you my last providing good orderly direction for friends and family. Now, with Fighting Life, I want to extend this by bringing in more volunteers that have the same passion as I. Helping more kids and providing more services for the ones that dont know how to do this. In addition to athletic training, Fighting Life will provide academic assistance, cultural field trips, guest speakers and nutritional support. It is my duty and mission that Fighting Life be the community these kids need to develop a positive outlook in life.