I don’t usually talk much about my own story, but it’s a big part of why PUNCH TRUNK exists.
When I was 16, I spent a year living in a hostel. It was a turning point in my life. During that time I made a decision that I wanted to build something better for myself and, if I could, help other people do the same.
I’ve always been someone who needs a positive outlet. For me, that was creating.
That passion led me to produce a series of artworks about homelessness called Left Out. The project went on to receive national coverage in Brazil and is now featured in school textbooks there.
Creating that work made me realise something: positive outlets can genuinely change lives.
That understanding led me to work supporting people affected by homelessness and ex-offenders before becoming an Art Teacher in a specialist secondary school for young people with SEMH needs, where I’ve now taught for almost five years.
Every step of my career has centred around helping people find confidence, purpose and healthier ways to express themselves.
PUNCH TRUNK is simply the next chapter of that journey.
I wanted to create something that removed the barriers to boxing and made one of the world’s most empowering sports accessible to anyone. Somewhere people could train, clear their heads, build confidence and improve both their physical and mental wellbeing without needing a gym or expensive equipment.
Seeing my own students use PUNCH TRUNK has only strengthened my belief in what it can become.
What is PUNCH TRUNK?
PUNCH TRUNK is the world’s first portable punch bag that mounts securely to trees, posts and pillars in around 20 seconds. There are no tools, fixings or permanent installations required—simply wrap it around a suitable object, tighten the straps and start training.
Designed for everyone from complete beginners to experienced fighters, it allows users to practise boxing almost anywhere. Whether it’s a local park, a garden, an outdoor gym or a campsite, PUNCH TRUNK creates a realistic heavy bag experience while encouraging people to train in the fresh air.
The product is lightweight enough to carry on foot, by bike or on public transport, folds flat for easy storage and is weather-resistant, making it easy to take wherever you want to train. Every PUNCH TRUNK also includes free online boxing workouts, so anyone can start learning immediately, even if they’ve never boxed before.
My ambition is to build more than a product. I want to help more people discover the physical and mental benefits of training outdoors by making boxing as accessible as possible.
You can learn more, join the waitlist and follow the journey here:
Website: https://www.trainingkitoutside.com
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/punch_trunk
