Boxing Club Schaffhausen
Client
SAH Schaffhausen
As part of the annual magazine, we photographed the Schaffhausen Boxing Club for SAH Schaffhausen . We followed Nasib with our camera in particular. He fled Afghanistan. Since he had already trained in boxing in Afghanistan, he wanted to train here again. In René Schäppi, he found an understanding trainer who doesn't discriminate against a person's country of origin. He encourages young people and treats them with respect. This attitude has led to more boys starting boxing training. Currently, nine immigrants are in training, and Nasib is already at the stage where he leads certain training sessions.
Photographically, the implementation was a challenge. The fast movements required short shutter speeds (or flash) and high frame rates. Ursula and I also brought a black background to create some images where the focus is on the people and the background is completely hidden. Looking through the images, it quickly became clear that the black and white photos, with their analogue nature, are much more powerful than the color ones.
Boxers sometimes have a negative image. They're considered primitive thugs. But a look behind the scenes reveals how demanding the training is. Strength, stamina, and coordination are all equally important. Training is essential in all three areas. SAH editor and JUMA instructor Elisa Frey participated in a training session as part of her report. Her conclusion:
"Boxing pushes you to your physical and cognitive limits – and it's actually fun! I've tried many sports, but I've never been challenged on so many levels. If you're looking for a full-body workout, boxing is the right choice!"
