Fighting back AGAINST PARKINSON'S

Classes at 2345 Harrison St. San Francisco, CA 94110(415) 244-1060

What is Rock Steady Boxing?

Rock Steady Boxing (RSB), the first and only boxing program of its kind in the country, was founded in Indianapolis in 2006 by former Marion County Prosecutor, Scott C. Newman, who is living with Parkinson’s. RSB gives people with Parkinson’s disease hope by improving their quality of life through a non-contact boxing based fitness curriculum.

Since 2006, RSB has grown to over 800 affiliates in the US and internationally. RSB San Francisco was the first Northern California affiliate and started classes in June 2014.

RSB uses boxing-inspired exercises, circuit training, and functional movements to improve balance, agility, speed, and other motor skills. Exercises include punching a heavy bag, footwork, stretching, resistance exercises, and aerobic training. 

We offer in-person, gym classes at HitFit SF, 2345 Harrison Street, San Francisco, CA along with virtual Zoom classes six days a week.  Email us to schedule your assessment today!

How do I start?

Nearly everyone with Parkinson’s disease can participate and receive benefit from Rock Steady Boxing. In order to get started, each participant needs to schedule an individual assessment to determine physical ability, balance, gait and cognitive function. The assessment is approximately 90 minutes long at a cost of $150 which includes a free introductory class.

Please call or email Coach Veronica at 415-244-1060 / rocksteadyboxingsf@gmail.com to schedule your assessment.

Latest News

We are moving!!

We are excited to begin anew on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at the Mission location: 2345 Harrison Street, San Francisco.  A complete remodel is underway with new heavy bags, new boxing ring and new flooring.  Over the coming weeks we will discuss how this move will affect our community and how we will continue to roll with the punches.  Monday March 31st will be the last Rock Steady class at the Sutter Street location. Please feel free to send any questions for Veronica to rocksteadyboxingsf@gmail.com or in person at the gym.

Now Streaming

Rock Steady Boxing – San Francisco’s own Veronica Garcia-Hayes was featured in the 2024 PBS documentary Matter of Mind: My Parkinson’s which follows three individuals as they navigate their own unique journeys with Parkinson’s Disease. Stream it on PBS or Amazon Prime Video.


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Class schedule:

We offer both in-person and virtual classes six days per week.  Subscribe using the form below or contact us for the current class schedule. Visiting RSB members from other affiliates, please contact us via email: rocksteadyboxingSF@gmail.com

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Pricing:

  • $175 per month for unlimited activities
  • $125 per month for two classes per week
  • $85 per month for one class per week
 

Trainers

Veronica Garcia-Hayes

Co-Owner & Head Coach
Rock Steady Boxing Certified Coach & PwP
Parkinson’s Exercise
CPR/AED certified
Personal Training Offered
Ideal for clients 40+ years of age


Simon Redmond

Co-Owner & Head Coach
Hit Fit SF Owner (our home gym!)
Golden Gloves Champion
USA Boxing

Adolfo Velez

Rock Steady Boxing Certified Coach

Tom Munyer

Rock Steady Boxing Certified Volunteer Coach
Retired MD
Focus: Physical conditioning and mental strength, as well as proper technique for both boxing and Krav Maga

Julie Greenfield

Rock Steady Boxing Certified Coach
N.A.S.M. certified personal trainer
CPR/AED
Precision Nutrition 1
TRX certification
Personal Training Offered
Child Welfare Attorney

Kim Woolley

Rock Steady Boxing Certified Coach
N.A.S.M. certified trainer
Corrective Exercise
Schwinn Spin certified, TRX certified
CPR/AED
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)/Psychotherapist

Volunteer Opportunities

We welcome volunteers!! Our wonderful volunteers help out during class, whether it is with setting up equipment, checking form, helping less mobile fighters one-on-one, or simply to cheer us on. Please email us at rocksteadyboxingsf@gmail.com to find out how you can join our team.

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