Jordyn Blakey

Freshman Jenna Hohne boxes at Title Boxing Club. She said she boxes to reduce stress. Hohne said, “Most people don’t really know I box; it’s not like a secret I keep, it’s just not something that comes up.”

When did you start boxing?

I started boxing at the beginning of May; it was a birthday present from my mom.

Could you describe what a typical training session is like?

It’s about an hour and 15 minutes (and begins with) a warm-up, like push-ups, jogging in place and all that stuff, so that your muscles loosen. And then you put on your gloves, then the trainer walks around and calls a bunch of boxing moves that you do.

What’s the best part about boxing?

It’s super fun, and it’s a way to reduce stress. School can be really stressful, so, it’s just really nice to get it out.

What do you think is the hardest part about boxing?

Each training session is very intense. You don’t stop moving for about an hour, so that can be difficult to keep up with.

Do you have any favorite moves?

There are some moves where (the trainer) just tells you to stay in one place and punch (the punching bag). Sometimes he’s like, ‘Pretend it’s an opponent’, and you have to move around and sway your knees.

Do you have any friends or family who box?

My mom boxes with me; it is what she gave me for my birthday, so it’s fun to do together.