Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects the ability to walk, talk, balance and move. Rock Steady Boxing at Jesse “The Law” Boxing Club (RSBJTLBC) in Aurora gives those living with PD hope for today by offering a non-contact, boxing-inspired fitness routine proving to dramatically improve their quality of life. RSBJTLBC is at 517 N. Union Street, Aurora.
RSBJTLBC will be host to an open house and will welcome new coordinator, Dr. Gary Skaletsky, at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 6. Dr. Skaletsky is a neurosurgeon who works in the Fox Valley. He will share his vision on the benefits of the program and its future. There will be a 20-minute demonstration with PD boxers.
The Club welcomes members of the community during their training sessions and invites families affected by the disease to join them Saturday and at other exercise sessions.
According to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, more than 10 Million individuals worldwide are living with Parkinson’s disease and more than 60,000 Americans are diagnosed each year. Recent medical studies, including one at the Cleveland Clinic, focus on intense “forced” exercise and indicate that certain types of exercise can exert a neuroprotective influence and may actually slow the progression of this chronic, incurable disease. RSBJTLBC serves participants at all stages of Parkinson’s, from the newly diagnosed to those who have been living with the disease for decades.
Jesse “The Law” Boxing Club is a registered 501c3 non-profit organization that with the support of the Fox Valley Park District provides underprivileged youth and residents of Aurora a place where they can participate at no cost in physical fitness while learning the sport of boxing. For more than 22 years, Jesse and his team continue to strive to expand its programs and offerings to the Aurora community. With this exciting collaboration with Rock Steady Boxing, two classes a week will be given at Copley Boxing & Training Center. Every Tuesday classes will have training session of stages one and two of Parkinson’s while Thursday’s will cover stages three and four. Both classes meet on Saturdays. Participant must provide a medical release form from a physician and volunteers will be invited for a special training.
To learn more about RSBJTLBC thelaw.rsbaffiliate.com.
—Jesse “The Law” Boxing Club