Thai Boxing Fighters Academy
The Thai Boxing Fighters Academy has been supporting the community in the London borough of Tower Hamlets since 2013. We are a unique Academy combining the art of Muay Thai Boxing with confidential support and encouragement to help people experiencing Social, Well-being & Fitness problems. With a strong focus on community inclusion, support and personal development  
Idea for research
Idea for research
Thai Boxing Fighters Academy are seeking researchers to capture health and wellbeing outcomes from their martial arts classes. This could involve a range of quantitative and qualitative methods.

Research could explore:
- Health and wellbeing indicators for Bangladeshi populations. The Thai Boxing Fighters Academy are based within Tower Hamlets, a predominantly Bangladeshi borough.
- The impact of the classes on SEND children, who are an important service user group for the organisation.

The research would be situated in the context of health and wellbeing interventions in relation to these populations.
Researchers are encouraged to get involved with the work of the organisation as much as they can, and will be eligible for free Thai boxing lessons if they like!
Impact of idea
This research will support Thai Boxing Fighters Academy with their impact and evaluation work. Having a strong evidence base for their work will enhance future funding bids. As a grassroots organisation, they are excited to work closely with a dedicated student over an extended time period. They would encourage the selected researcher(s) to fully embed themselves in the work of organisation, and have offered free access to the classes.

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Application process
Application criteria
Application Criteria:
- The students would need to be highly self-organised, with some experience of research methods
- Skilled at communications and time management
- Able to work on sensitive topics with professional conduct and confidentiality
- Interest in working on topics of health and wellbeing, especially in relation to marginalised populations

The organisation would encourage the selected researcher(s) to fully embed themselves in the work of organisation, and have offered free access to the classes.
Is this project fully accessible to students with the disabilities?
Yes
Disabilities information
Opportunity can be adapted to accommodate student accessibility needs.

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