Nonprofit · Edison, NJ
Turning discipline into destiny.
Pivotal Point Empowering Project is the nonprofit arm of Gorilla Squad Boxing—using the ring, mentorship, and life skills to help youth, women, veterans, seniors, and neighbors rebuild strength from the inside out.
Our Mission
A pivotal point for every person who walks through the door.
We believe boxing is more than a sport—it is a structured path to confidence, accountability, and hope. Pivotal Point Empowering Project removes barriers so people of all ages and backgrounds can train, grow, and lead.
Founded by Coach Mike (Michael Baksh) through Gorilla Squad Boxing Academy, PPEP delivers free and low-barrier programs that pair physical training with mentorship, emotional resilience, and practical life skills across Central New Jersey.
Our Story
See PPEP
Talks, mentorship & community in action
A real look at what Pivotal Point Empowering Project does—beyond the bags and into the conversations that change lives.
What We Offer
Programs that meet people where they are
From after-school youth classes to veterans’ wellness and re-entry support, every program is built on respect, safety, and measurable personal growth.
Youth Development
Boxing fundamentals, focus, and mentorship for kids and teens—building discipline that carries into school, home, and future goals.
Women’s Empowerment
Safe, supportive training that strengthens body and voice—self-defense skills, fitness, and community among women of all ages.
Veterans & Seniors
Adapted fitness, camaraderie, and purpose-driven movement for those who have served and those aging with strength and dignity.
Re-Entry Support
Structure, accountability, and belonging for individuals rebuilding after incarceration—skills for a second chance that sticks.
Community Outreach
Clinics, demos, and partnerships that bring boxing and wellness into neighborhoods, schools, and local organizations.
Life Skills
Goal-setting, emotional regulation, leadership, and healthy habits—training the mind with the same intensity as the body.
Impact
Strength that multiplies
Every session is a chance for someone to choose growth. Your support expands access to coaching, gear, scholarships, and safe space.
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Core program pathways
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Mission-driven nonprofit
NJ
Serving Central New Jersey
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Community. One mission.
Why Boxing
The gym as a classroom for life
In the ring, excuses fade. You learn footwork and focus. You learn to get up. You learn that progress is earned—round after round.
- Discipline — consistent training builds habits that transfer to school, work, and family.
- Confidence — mastering skills rewrites how people see themselves.
- Community — coaches and peers become a support system that lasts beyond the bell.
- Health — cardio, strength, and stress relief in a structured, supervised environment.
Be the reason someone finds their pivotal point.
Your donation funds scholarships, equipment, outreach clinics, and mentorship that change real lives in Edison and beyond.