Fighting Back Against Parkinson’s

A non-contact boxing program built for adults living with Parkinson’s. Footwork, mitt work, bag work, and balance drills — in a room full of people cheering you on. No experience needed. Nobody ever takes a hit.

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Gloves Up We Rise. We Strike. Together. Move Better Focus Better Live Better No Contact. All Heart. Together We Rise Fighting Back Against Parkinson’s
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Classes every week
Mon · Wed · Fri
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Hits taken
fully non-contact
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Beginner-friendly
no boxing experience needed
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AM start time
mornings that get you moving

What Rise & Strike Is

We Rise. We Strike.
Together.

Rise & Strike is our own boxing-based fitness program for adults living with Parkinson’s — built right here inside Flow Academy BJJ Riverside. You’ll work through footwork, mitt work, bag work, and balance and coordination drills, all in a group setting with a coach right there beside you. It’s non-contact from start to finish. No sparring, and nobody ever takes a punch — in partner drills, the only contact is glove tapping glove.

Rise & Strike is its own program with its own identity — built for one purpose: helping adults with Parkinson’s fight back and take their lives back.

You don’t need any boxing background. You don’t need to be in shape already. Come as you are, at whatever level you’re at, and we’ll meet you there. Caregivers and spouses are welcome to train alongside you or pull up a chair and stay close. This is a room full of people showing up for each other — and for themselves.

Move Better

Footwork, hand speed, and coordination drills that keep your body working and engaged.

Focus Better

Combinations and reaction work that ask your brain and body to talk to each other.

Live Better

Show up, put in the work, and walk out standing a little taller than you came in.

Together We Rise

Nobody does this alone. We train shoulder to shoulder and back each other up.

The Flow of a Session

What a Class Looks Like

Every class moves through the same stations, so you always know what’s coming. Here’s the flow.

1Members gathered at the start of a Rise and Strike class, warming up together in a bright group setting.

Warm-Up

We start easy — loosening up the joints, getting the blood moving, and waking up the body with gentle, guided movement. Your coach sets the pace and nobody gets left behind.

2A participant drilling boxing footwork, stepping and shifting weight with a coach guiding nearby.

Footwork

Boxing lives in the feet. We drill stepping, pivoting, and shifting your weight with control, building the kind of balance and coordination you use every single day.

3A boxer throwing punches onto focus mitts held by a coach during one-on-one mitt work.

Mitt Work

You throw, the coach catches. Working one-on-one on the focus mitts, you’ll practice punches, combinations, and timing with someone guiding every rep.

4A participant working the heavy bag, throwing punches with power at their own pace.

Bag Work

Now it’s you and the heavy bag. This is where you dig in, throw with power, and let it out — building strength and stamina at your own pace, round by round.

5A close-up of a boxer holding a steady guard, focused on balance and control.

Balance & Coordination

Dedicated drills for stability, reaction time, and staying steady on your feet. We mix it up so it stays challenging, fun, and useful outside the gym.

6Participants and a caregiver standing close together at the end of class during the community circle.

Cool-Down & Community Circle

We bring the heart rate down, stretch it out, and end together as a group. This is where we check in, share a laugh, and remind each other why we showed up.

New Here?

Your First Class

Take a breath. Here’s exactly what to expect so nothing catches you off guard.

  • What to wear

    Comfortable clothes you can move in. We train on the mats, so shoes come off at the edge — wear shoes you can slip on and off easily. You’ll be in socks on the mat.

  • What to bring

    Water and yourself. You don’t need gloves to get started — and when you’re ready for your own pair, we’ll help you pick the right ones.

  • What happens

    You’ll be greeted by name, introduced to the coach, and walked through the class before it starts. You go at your own pace the whole way through. If you need to sit and rest, you sit and rest. No pressure, no judgment.

  • First class is free

    Come see if it’s a fit before you commit to anything.

Nobody
Gets Hit.

This is worth saying twice — Rise & Strike is a non-contact program. There’s no sparring and nobody ever takes a punch. You’ll hit mitts and bags, and in partner drills the only contact is glove tapping glove — a punch never lands on a person.

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A caregiver standing supportively beside a loved one at a Rise and Strike class.

You Belong Here Too

For the Caregivers

If you love someone living with Parkinson’s, this room is for you too.

You’re welcome to stay for the whole class — pull up a chair and watch, or lace up and train right alongside them. A lot of caregivers tell us the hour goes by faster when they’re moving too, and there’s something good about being in it together instead of waiting in the car.

You’ll meet other spouses, partners, and family members who get it — people walking the same road you are. You don’t have to explain anything here. You can just be part of it. Come see what a class feels like from the inside, and decide from there.

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Three Mornings a Week

Class Schedule

Rise & Strike Boxing meets three mornings a week. Come to one class a week or all three — your first class is always free.

Monday
10:00 AM
Wednesday
10:00 AM
Friday
10:00 AM
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Membership

Start With a Free Trial

Come in, try it out, and see how it feels before you decide anything. No commitment to walk through the door. When you’re ready to join, pick the pace that fits your week.

1 Class / Week
$120 / mo

Getting started and building a routine.

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2 Classes / Week
$150 / mo

Steady momentum, twice a week.

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3 Classes / Week
$185 / mo

All in — Mon, Wed, and Fri.

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Pricing subject to change.

Zaide, owner and coach of Rise and Strike Boxing, standing confidently in the academy.

Your Coach

Zaide

Owner & Coach

Zaide co-owns Flow Academy BJJ Riverside and coaches Rise & Strike herself. She partnered with Carlos Miller to run this program because they believe in its benefits, know there is a great need for it in the Parkinson’s community, and want to raise that awareness. She leads every class with patience, energy, and a genuine belief in the people in the room. You’re not a patient here. You’re a fighter, and she coaches you like one.

Rise & Strike runs inside Flow Academy BJJ Riverside, home to head instructor Professor Carlos Miller, a 4th-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. It’s a real academy with real coaches and a community that’s been training and growing together for years.

Questions, Answered

Questions, Answered

None at all. Most people who walk in have never thrown a punch in their life. We teach you everything from the ground up, at your pace.
No sparring, ever, and nobody takes a punch. You hit mitts and bags, and some partner drills use light glove-to-glove contact — gloves tap gloves, never a person. That’s as much contact as it gets.
Wherever you are is the right place to start. You go at your own pace, rest whenever you need to, and the coach adjusts every drill to fit you.
Absolutely. Caregivers are welcome to stay and watch or train right alongside you. Many do, and love it.
Comfortable clothes you can move in, and water. We train on the mats, so wear shoes you can slip on and off easily — you’ll be in socks on the mat. No gloves needed to start; when you’re ready for your own pair, we’ll help you choose.
We’re inside Flow Academy BJJ Riverside at 3490 Madison St, Riverside, CA 92504. There’s parking on site — come in a few minutes early and we’ll greet you and show you around.
Your first class is a free trial. After that, memberships start at $120/month for one class a week. (Pricing subject to change.)
That’s always a good idea. We encourage you to talk with your doctor about starting a new exercise routine, and to bring any questions or guidance from them into class with you.
Yes. Rise & Strike is our own Parkinson’s boxing program, led by a certified Rock Steady Boxing instructor — come try a class.

Come Train With Us

Come Train With Us

Call anytime — we’re happy to answer questions and get you booked for a free class.

Where

Rise & Strike Boxing
Inside Flow Academy BJJ Riverside
3490 Madison St, Riverside, CA 92504

Proudly serving Riverside County, the Inland Empire, and Orange County — fighters drive to us from Corona, Ontario, Temecula, Anaheim, and beyond.

Class Times

Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 10:00 AM

Reach Us

(951) 337-3781
connect@flowacademyhq.com

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