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The Paw Print

News for Wildcats, by Wildcats.

The Paw Print

News for Wildcats, by Wildcats.

The Paw Print

Instructor James Rumps light sparring with student at ‘Band of Brothers’

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Provided by James Rumps
Mr. James Rumps began the Normal West Boxing Club to provide a safe place for students of West. Each year, a variety of students join the club.

Normal West is filled with various unique classes and clubs, but did you know that they also have a self defense club?

The Normal West Boxing Club is run by James Rumps and Scott Petri who haveover 70+ years of combined experience.

Located at The Band of Brothers Martial Arts and Fitness, the club teaches many fighting styles and techniques with the main ones being Ppanantukan, Mmuay Tthai and Wwestern Sstyle boxing.

When asked about plans for 2024 Petri says,” We’re talking about bringing in some of our instructors like Greg Nelson, Dan Inosanto, and Rick Faye.”

The instructors at Band of Brothers work at your pace and make sure techniques are practiced and comprehended before moving on so the trainee can not only learn new moves, but also apply them to real life if need be.

Normal West Boxing Club is open to all and if you are interested in combat sports or self defense, you should definitely give it a try.

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