Portrait d'un gym de boxe par une "Underdog"

<p> <em><strong>Introduction </strong>: When I announced I was leaving for Quebec in 2014, my mind was set: I had to reorganize my life. I was and still am convinced that in order to attain happiness, you’ve got to achieve good self-esteem. The self-love ensuing helps into taking risks for making something a little productive with our lives. Oh and also, be happy. In our own way. For my part, I had to accept myself if I would hope one day to evolve and get a bit closer from touching happiness. Obviously, acceptance comes from a certain change of habit, and of course a little « kick in the butt »! To start off, I had to try regular physical activity. This for, I chose boxing.</em></p> <p>  </p> <p> <em><strong>On May 7th 2014</strong>, I first pushed the front door of 9 St. Catherine East, Montreal. In the basement, there it was: the Underdog Boxing Gym.</em></p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <img alt="P1080573-1480792406" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/374351/P1080573-1480792406.jpg"></p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>Who? </strong>My name is Hélène, I’m 28 and French.</p> <p>  </p> <p> <em><strong>What? </strong>The edition of a documentary book of the Underdog Gym. Its content will show off portraits, confessions from both coaches and boxers, Olympians and professionals. I selected in most part black and white pictures in order to follow a dynamic flow throughout the pages</em></p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <img alt="Capture_d_e_cran_2016-11-27_a__19.11.15-1483314040" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/380737/Capture_d_e_cran_2016-11-27_a__19.11.15-1483314040.png"></p> <p>  </p> <p> <img alt="Capture_d_e_cran_2016-11-27_a__19.30.45-1483314087" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/380738/Capture_d_e_cran_2016-11-27_a__19.30.45-1483314087.png"></p> <p>  </p> <p> <em><strong>Why? </strong>For many reasons. *Realize my very first personal project *Bring up a fresh visibility to the Underdog Gym. *And, to say « thanks ».</em></p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>Why say thanks? </strong>For bringing into this world a place where goodwill is all around and where judgement doesn’t exist. Also saying thanks for the self-confidence I gained through the process and the serenity that came along with self-acceptance, as well as all the cheering and appreciation without counterpart.</p> <p>  </p> <p> <img alt="10847532_10204779098291262_7984841717326308881_o-1480793515" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/374354/10847532_10204779098291262_7984841717326308881_o-1480793515.jpg"></p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <em><strong>How? </strong>In September 2015 I introduced the idea of this book to the Underdog Gym owner. In the wake of the project, I realized interviews and pictures, then took it all with me to France. For about a year, with the help of many allies, the book was finally coming to life. </em></p> <p>  </p> <p> <em><strong>A year later</strong>, end of September 2016, I was adopted by the Underdog family and I was given the opportunity of growing professionally. </em></p> <p>  </p> <p> <em><strong>When? </strong>The release of the book planned for 2017, for the Underdog Gym’s 10 years’ anniversary. </em></p> <p>  </p> <p> <em><strong>Donation:</strong> 10% of the sales will be donated to GMM foundation. The fund raising will enable children from Congo to access scholarships. To know more : <a href="http://www.fondationgmm.com/" target="_blank">http://www.fondationgmm.com/</a></em></p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p>