OAKLAND, Calif. After hitting rock bottom, there is only one way to go and that s up. One nonprofit organization in Oakland teaches kids boxing techniques to develop the physical and mental life skills needed to go vertical.
Vertical Skillz Outreach is a program that empowers inner city youth in Oakland through health and wellness, training, mentorship, travel, and more. I believe that in order to go vertical, you need certain skills to be able to slowly step yourself a little bit higher to reach your goals, said Vertical Skillz Outreach founder Dalia Gomez.
Gomez teaches boxing to help students discover the powerful connection between mind and body. With each program session, kids learn to maintain calmness, sharpen focus, and strengthen self-confidence when facing a challenge.