Kids' boxing classes

  • Children are receiving boxing lessons from coach David Fifita at Ringside gym in Dubai. All photos by Antonie Robertson / The National
    Children are receiving boxing lessons from coach David Fifita at Ringside gym in Dubai. All photos by Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The training helps children to learn discipline and deal with any anxiety they may be experiencing.
    The training helps children to learn discipline and deal with any anxiety they may be experiencing.
  • At 23, coach Fifita won his first amateur bout.
    At 23, coach Fifita won his first amateur bout.
  • The gym teaches several styles, including kick-boxing, Muay Thai and combination sports like mixed martial arts.
    The gym teaches several styles, including kick-boxing, Muay Thai and combination sports like mixed martial arts.
  • The gym was founded by Iranian businessman Payam Honari, 33, who started Ringside after struggling to find any centre dedicated to the art of boxing.
    The gym was founded by Iranian businessman Payam Honari, 33, who started Ringside after struggling to find any centre dedicated to the art of boxing.
  • Sessions range from an hour to 90 minutes.
    Sessions range from an hour to 90 minutes.