Boxing and Kickboxing
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Identity and Unity in a Kickboxing Gym
This chapter explores how kickboxers in an East London gym reject their prior identities in favor of a new identity as fighters, highlighting the gym's role in providing a space where their identities are less important. It also discusses the factors that contribute to a feeling of unity among gym members, emphasizing the intimate and egalitarian nature of the sport. Additionally, the chapter delves into the racial dynamics within the gym, discussing both the connections and hierarchies that arise among fighters of different backgrounds.
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