Weapons Down Gloves Up ⚪️

24 HOURS OF NON-STOP SPARRING 🔥 17–18 April | Old Swan ABC Hosted by Alfred McArthur 🥊 £10 = 1 spar (2 x 3 min rounds) 🥊 Do as many rounds as you want 📲 LIVE on IG for 24 hours 🏆 Guinness World Records attending All proceeds to WDGU 👊 Sponsors welcome

🪂 Charity Skydive | 18th July 2026 Ben Farrier is jumping out of a plane to raise funds for WDGU 👊 Helping keep kids off the streets & support positive futures. Support if you can 🙌 Donate here: bit.ly/4rPEBcA

Forge Fitness is looking for a female combat coach 🥊 Self-employed basis. Boxing / Muay Thai / MMA experience preferred. Opportunity to work within women’s sessions & community programmes. andrea@wdgu.co.uk for details 👊

The fighter has been chosen 👊 Ben Morris: 🥇 3x World Kickboxing Champion 🥇 5x British Champion 🥇 National Boxing Champion From Old Swan ABC Now entering our Professional Fighter Pathway. The work starts now 🔥

New funded training opportunity (19+) 💇‍♀️💈 Through Kneads Training, eligible WDGU referrals can access funded courses in: Beauty • Barbering • Hair • Massage • Semi-perm make-up Must have lived in UK 3+ years & hold a passport. andrea@wdgu.co.uk for reffarls

Hear more from Keelan’s story. Ketamine addiction cost him his values, relationships and reality — leading to isolation and psychosis. Recovery started with acceptance, support and commitment to change.

“If I didn’t stop, I’d end up dead or homeless or in prison again.” — @billymooreAPBD Real words. Real consequences. This is why early intervention, sport and positive pathways matter. Put the weapons down. Pick the gloves up. 👊

Proud to announce our new partnership with Whiston Taekwondo 🥋 Supporting young people aged 16–25 through structured training and mentorship. Access via WDGU referral only.

Proud to announce our new partnership with Halton Thai Boxing 🥊 Young people aged 16–25 can access training via WDGU referral only. Structured training, mentorship & positive pathways through Muay Thai.

We’re looking for the next professional fighter from Liverpool 🥊 Aged 15–19, previous combat experience ✔️ Gym ✔️ Clothing ✔️ Education ✔️ Food & accommodation ✔️ Job & wellbeing support ✔️ Bike & media support 📅 Applications close end of Feb This is a pathway — not a hobby 👊

🚴‍♂️ WDGU will cover e-bike rental, insurance, kit & setup costs for 3 months for anyone starting as a Deliveroo rider in Merseyside 💙 18+ | UK work permit | No unspent convictions | Smartphone required 📩 Email andrea@wdgu.co.uk to apply

Proud to announce our new partnership with Halton MMA 👊 Providing structured MMA training, mentorship & positive pathways for young people aged 16–25 as part of our wider programme. Welcome to the mission 🥊

We’re proud to announce our new partnership with Halton Boxing Club 🥊 Providing structured boxing training, mentorship & positive pathways for young people aged 16–25. Welcome to the mission 👊

Keelan Densmore, co-owner of The Pit Runcorn, shares his journey from ketamine addiction, loss and chaos, to sobriety, boxing, and building a better life. This is the first clip of his story. More to come on recovery, accountability & how sport can save lives 👊

Huge thanks to Combat Sports Initiative for organising a great event at 2 Brothers Muay Thai 💪 Military-style training delivered with the Royal Navy & Royal Marines, giving young people discipline, challenge and direction. Grateful for the support 👊

Are you 16–25 and based in Liverpool, looking for a positive way forward? We support young people through gym training 🥊, education 🎓, employment 💼 and mentorship 🤝. Referrals are open now. 📩 DM us or email andrea@wdgu.co.uk You don’t have to do this alone.

Proud to announce our new partnership with Title Shot Boxing & Fitness Academy 🥊 Together, we’re creating positive pathways through boxing, discipline, and mentorship, helping young people build stronger futures.

Proud to announce our new partnership with Unity Thai Boxing 🥊 Supporting young people (16–25) with structured training, mentorship and positive pathways. This is about opportunity, discipline and safer futures.

Thank you 💙 The Christmas Smiles Initiative supported 500+ children across Merseyside thanks to the generosity of local businesses & individuals. Your donations brought comfort, joy and essentials to families this Christmas. We’re incredibly grateful 🎄🥊

Free funded classes now available at WDGU home gyms: 🥊 Old Swan ABC 🥊 2Brothers Muay Thai 🥊 Forge Fitness For ages 16–25, ex-service personnel, & women’s self-defence (where applicable). 📩 Email andrea@wdgu.co.uk to refer or find out more.