POOLE WBC WHITE COLLAR ACADEMY

Poole WBC White Collar Academy was launched in January 2017 and has been a long time in the making, the first academy was launched by Scott Welch, of the Brighton and Hove boxing gym in Brighton, Scott the former British and Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion had put years into developing this programme.,

The Poole Academy is based at the home of the former WBU World Champion, Steve Bendall.

Marc and Steve have a quality team of instructors and the classes which are held Tuesday and Thursday evenings 19:00 hrs are truly about the art of boxing, it is about breaking the boxing down and taking it right back to basics, the academy is not about gym wars.

To have the approval of the World Boxing Council is a very special thing and the classes which at all times practices safer boxing are receiving fantastic feedback from all that attend.

Anyone who is interested in attending the academy should contact Marc on 07957897205 and you can arrange a time to come and see the great work being done!

Enjoy this little piece of the training!

ALI CENTRE, BIRMINGHAM

In Birmingham with the team as we continue to push and make headway with the regeneration of the Muhammed Ali Centre in Birmingham.

We ARE making progress, it's a very long process and a lot of time needs to go into this but as things progress which they are, we will update where we can!

Thank you to anyone who has already supported!

We can make this happen! 👍

Marc Smith talks to Mandatory 8 films.

Marcs interview with Mandatory 8 where he talks of plans for bringing Shannon Briggs tour and assault on the British Heavyweight division. 

PLANS MADE REAL.

In early 2016 Marc gave an interview to Mandatory 8 films.

In the interview Marc spoke about his intentions on what he wanted to achieve in 2017 an the immediate future.

In the interview Marc talked about three major things

Shannon Briggs - Marc spoke of a dream scenario of bringing Shannon Briggs to the United Kingdom and raising his profile here where is now the home of the Heavyweight Division. The results of that have been seen my most, Shannon Briggs was indeed brought over and what a storm he whipped up, towns and city's from Bournemouth to Glasgow were chanting LETSGOCHAMP in their thousands and Shannon ended up boxing on a Haymaker promotion here in the UK at the 02 Arena, London.

What an incredible experience and proof that no matter how big a task may seem, if you are prepared to put the time and passion into something you can make it happen!

Oh and it is just the start of the Shannon Briggs UK invasion as he will be back very soon.

#LETSGOCHAMP #SHANNONBRIGGS #UKTOUR #HAYEDAY2 #MAS #PUREWARRIOR

ALI CENTRE, BIRMINGHAM - UPDATE

Yesterday I spent the day with our generation Ali team in Birmingham.

As many know some months ago, Kumel and I set out on a mission to do the very best we can to see the resurrection of the Ali Centre in Birmingham, something that even though I am not a resident of Birmingham, I know I can make a small difference and that small difference can make a big difference.

As many can imagine it is a very long, slow process, that certainly does not hold people back when you are as passionate about what you do as us.

We were joined yesterday by Three Time World Champion Wayne Turner,  and local business man Robert Stoubos. Wayne now an actor in his own right actually asked to come with us and has pledged his full support with what we are doing to see some movement with this now derelict building. 

We also managed after much effort and endless phone calls to confirm a meeting with the landowners, which was a very pleasant and encouraging experience. There is so much we wish we could tell people, but we cant yet, so please just watch this space.

PLEASE keep supporting us, keep spreading the word and telling your friends about Generation Ali as we know we can achieve this, we really really can!

Thank you to everyone who has already helped! 

SECURITY CONSULTANCY & PROVISION

In 1994 I worked my first shift in the security industry, yes it really was that long ago, an hour car drive up to Portsmouth, I remember it very well.

Now 23 years on, I remain very active in the security industry, Director of Operations for 1st Stop Security and consultant to a number of security and training providers that seek that little bit of extra knowledge, advice on the industry we are a part of.

The industry has changed a lot over the years, some major changes in my 23 years of service, some very good and much needed, some not so welcome.

As with any industry you have to stay up to speed with the latest legislation, industry requirements, training needs, but also just as important the ever changing needs of your clients. Every client has different needs and expectations from us as a service provider.

It is so important in such a competitive industry now more than ever that you know exactly what makes you unique to other security providers, there is a very true phrase, if you dont know better, you cant do better, it is pretty much true, we can all learn and should always be open minded to learning.

If you are looking for a security proivder, training proivder or just want a bit of advice get in touch.

Marc

WBC CARES UK

Scott Welch (Chairman of WBC Cares uk) Tom Welch, Denise Castle (WBC World Champion) and I taking a look at the amazing facilities Julia's House provide the very poorly children to make their final days some of the best.

Since the launch of the Poole WBC White Collar Academy I get asked a lot what the WBC CARES UK is? 

Well the WBC CARES UK is the charity arm of the World Boxing Council. 

The charity is a non profit organisation composed of compassionate volunteers, under the guidelines of the world boxing council.

The mission statement for this great charity is quite aptly.

"BIG CHAMPIONS SUPPORTING LITTLE CHAMPIONS"

I personally have been supporting WBC Cares since 2010 and with the support of our Pure Warrior brand have raised funds and awareness on numerous occasions.

In 2016, I helped co promote an event in Bournemouth alongside Mhuai Thai World Series at the 02 Academy, the evening was a real great night and we raised £500 for Julia's House, Children's hospice. 

I am very very proud of what the we are doing with the WBC and WBC Cares UK and I love being able to help and give back where I possible can.

If you would like to help and make a difference, please feel free to contact me.

Thank you, 

Marc.

POOLE WBC WHITE COLLAR LAUNCHED

Tuesday 10th January saw the launch of our brand new WBC White Collar Boxing progarn.

After I welcomed the trainees to Bendalls gym and our academy, I then explained how and why we are all here, as well as some history of white collar as it was intended. The strongest message I could give was that this was about enjoyment and at all times about safety, safer boxing at all times being the key.

Trainers, Matty Legg, Chris Billam Smith, Steve Bendall and Mackenzie Waker took 20 boxing beginners through their first stages of learning the art of boxing.

The feedback I have received has been very positive and the response from friends of friends overwhelming, tonight we run our 2nd session which is totally FREE and we look forward very much to another fantastic session and the start of some very passionate journeys into the true art of boxing.

I am so proud to have been able to play a part in making this happen.

WBC WHITE COLLAR ACADEMY - TRAINING DAY.

A fantastic day of training and learning down at Brighton and Hove ABC.

In preparation for the launch of Poole WBC White Collar Academy, the team spent the day going over the drills needed for this brand new progam.

Professional boxer Matty Legg, Former WBU World Boxing Champion Steve Bendall and Mackenzie Waker joined me as Scott Welch showed the practical side of the WBC cares program.

I am very pleased to see so much hard work, time and above all passion and belief now coming to reality as we hold our first session today at Steve Bendalls Gym here in Poole.

This week we have a one week totally FREE training available to anyone that would like to come along and see what we are all about.

I am very excited about working alongside the guys at Steve Bendalls gym and cant wait to see people enjoying the SAFER way of white collar boxing!

See you in the GYM!

Marc.

Poole WBC White Collar Academy is born!

!I am very pleased to announce that the WBC,  have approved a brand new program for white collar boxing. The World Boxing Council, the most prestigious boxing organisation in the world have recognised the need to make white collar boxing safer and structured, with the priority being the boxers safety at all times.

Based at Bendalls gym in Poole, we will be the ONLY gym in the area approved by the WBC Cares to deliver this fantastic new boxing program.

The program will be start with a one week free introduction to boxing. Poole WBC White Collar Boxing Academy will deliver a 6 stage progressive program which covers Stance, Footwork, Striking, Combinations, Defenses, Strength and Conditioning and Advanced Boxing Techniques. 

I am very excited about this and feel very proud to be bringing safer boxing to our hometown.