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Manchester Police Athletic League Partners

Manchester Police Athletic League

MPAL provides a variety of athletic programming where the emphasis is not only on building physical skill, but also respect, responsibility, and community. Current athletics include Aikido,  Baton Twirling and Juggling,  Boxing, Dodgeball, Skateboarding and Wrestling. Aikido is a Japanese art of self defense using locks, holds and principles of nonresistance to cause an opponent’s own momentum to work against them. Baton Twirling and Juggling, ages 5+, helps youth practice and achieve new skills from a champion twirler and juggler.  Boxing provides an intense workout for those interested in improving their physical health and their mental strength. Boxing is about discipline and working out. Those who desire, and put in consistent work, may go in the ring to take mitts or spar. Dodgeball happens on Fridays after school for youth who are 10+.  We play various versions of dodgeball while learning team building skills and maintaining respect and community. Real Champions is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for youth and young adults with intellectual disabilities.  Skateboarding uses MPAL’s pop-up indoor skatepark to help kids ages 10+ learn to skate or advance their skills to the next level with a team of local skaters as coaches. Wrestling is a sport involving grappling-type techniques between two competitors who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position. Registration is required and it is FREE.

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