About Us
A Movement for Healing, Discipline & Community
Today, we’re building a movement-with your help.
Who Are We
The School of Boxing was born out of a vision: to create a safe, inclusive space where people of all backgrounds can find healing, strength, and community.
We started with a few classes. Today, we’re building a movement-with your help.
Our Mission
We use boxing as a tool to empower underserved youth, veterans, and older adults.
Through fitness, discipline, and mentorship, we help people rebuild their lives-one punch at a time.
Who We Serve
- Youth ages 10–18
- Veterans battling PTSD and trauma
- Elderly seeking strength and mobility
- Adults recovering from health challenges
- Adults recovering from obesity, diabetes, or physical injuries
Our Founders
Meet the father-son duo behind the vision-two passionate community leaders who believe in the power of boxing to change lives.
Harold Brazier, is a respected and retired American former professional boxer. He is patient has empathy for others and continues to inspire through mentoring young athletes in his hometown after retirement.
Cory Brazier was instructed and trained by his father as a young child. Cory’s commitment to daily preparation, hardwork, practice and patience has enabled him to successfully mentor youth in building their self-esteem and leadership skills.
We recognize the need in our community
According to the 2016 National Survey of Children’s Health, 33.9% of Indiana’s children and teenagers between the ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese, with Indiana having the ninth highest youth obesity rate in the United States. Within St.Joseph county, 17% of these children are overweight and/or obese. Our youth’s physical and mental health, along with their well-being has been threatened by obesity.
The Child Health Policy Centre reports 70% of obese children, ages 5 to 17 years, have a higher risk of Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, bone and joint problems, they are also experience more psychological problems, including self-esteem and depression.
Brazier School of Boxing has developed and implemented a youth fitness program that addresses preventing and reducing childhood obesity rates, along with building youths’ self-esteem and leadership skills.
Our Youth Fitness program is geared towards
Meet The Board
Pastor Rev. Sylvester Williams, Jr.
Pastor Sylvester Williams, Jr. is the Senior Pastor of a faithful few at Interfaith Christian Union, Inc., which is affectionately known as ICU Ministries. It is strategically planted at 702Lincolnway West in South Bend. IN.
The ministerial works of “Sir Lord of the Airwave” Rev. Sylvester Williams, Jr. has been tried, tested and proven resulting in being inducted into the South Bend Alumni Hall Of Fame in 2007. He, also, is the recipient of many proclamations and distinguished awards including “Keys” to the Cities of South Bend and Mishawaka.
Board President
Board Secretary
Perez Sonia
Sonia Perez is a dynamic community leader, entrepreneur, and advocate for empowerment and growth. With a diverse professional background, she brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the board. Sonia believes in the transformative power of discipline, confidence, and perseverance—values that boxing embodies both inside and outside the ring. Through her service on the board, she aims to help strengthen community outreach, youth development, and opportunities for empowerment through the sport.
Shane R. Williams
Shane Williams is a passionate entrepreneur, author, music producer, songwriter, actor, storyteller, Man of God and community advocate dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Alongside his many business ventures, Shane is known for his active community involvement and one of his favorite passions is helping people change the negative narrative in their lives thru mentorship to help bring them a more productive and peaceful life! You can find Mr. Shane all over the community, Staying Positive and Promoting Peace and love wherever he goes and to whoever he meets!
Board Treasurer
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