'I wasn't allowed to box as a girl'
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International Women's Day: 'I wasn't allowed to box as a girl'

Asma Mousgaoui always wanted to box, but she wasn't allowed when she was younger.

"It was quite tough for girls", she says.

"I found myself weaker... and I just wanted something to make me feel more confident," she adds.

Safari Kick Boxing was set up to give women a safe space to train as well as build strength, confidence and learn a new sport.

It's one of 11 women-only clubs to open across London and Milton Keynes.

Video journalist: Gem O'Reilly

  • 07 Mar 2019
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