Charlize

Charlize Santos

Before South Beach Boxing I was all over the place. I never honored my word, I was unorganized, and I was in a bad place mentally. I wasn’t the best me. I had bad grades and I ended up meeting Jolie at my high school (THANK GOD). She must’ve seen something in me, since she decided to help me. 

My sister used to come here (to South Beach Boxing) and I always wanted to come in, but I couldn’t afford it. I was only 11 years old when my sister was at the gym (now I’m 17). 

One day, I went to the hospital and I was really in a dark place in my life. I also had a problem with authority at my school. Jolie came to my school promoting Jolie’s Kids, and she overheard what was going on with me and we talked.  It was AMAZING to know that an adult was on my side. Jolie actually listened to me. 

I have now been coming here for 11 months. I love being active now. I am so much more motivated to get good grades now because I always have the program on the line; and of course Jolie. If it wasn’t for her I wouldn’t be who I am today. Obviously no one “wants” to come to the gym and work out and now because of my new found integrity I do it and I feel amazing afterwards. I also had my biggest milestone’s here so the gym is very special to me. 

Boxing is great and you are always moving and there is always great energy here. South Beach Boxing is dope and there is no other gym like this one. I feel like my life is great after South Beach Boxing & Jolie. I also have a better relationship with my mom. It took a couple of months for me to change. The gym really helped me with everything. Thank you Jolie!