It’s the middle of the day in an inner London school and a teenage boy is punching his teacher as hard as he can. His eyes narrow with concentration as he jabs his fists, left and right, trying to pound the older man. Beside them, two other pupils are sparring – dancing around each other as they wait to strike. All students have a daily bout in the ring, between English, maths and science lessons, as well as regular fitness training. In the classrooms, boxing coaches work alongside academic staff to maintain discipline.

Source: The Times December 08, 2018 00:05 UTC