Animal Kingdom Boxing

Animal Kingdom Boxing Fight like a boxer... Train like an animal. 💪🏼🦁

🧠 The Mirror in the Ring: What Coaching Teaches the CoachLook at the image "Social Media posts_2.jpg". When you see me b...
06/09/2026

🧠 The Mirror in the Ring: What Coaching Teaches the Coach
Look at the image "Social Media posts_2.jpg". When you see me breaking down form, checking a guard, or talking about staying disciplined under pressure, I’m not just talking to the Boxer standing across from me.

I'm talking to myself, too.

The wildest part about being a coach is that the exact same principles you preach to your roster are the ones life is testing you on outside the gym walls. Every time I tell a Boxer to bite down on the mouthguard and push through the fatigue, I’m getting a stark reminder to keep my own warrior mindset locked in when life gets chaotic.

When I coach discipline in the ring: It reminds me to keep strict discipline in my own daily habits, my business, and my household.

When I talk about consistency over motivation: It reminds me that I can't afford to slack off on the days I wake up tired or stressed.

When I demand accountability: It forces me to look in the mirror and make sure I'm leading by example, not just talking a big game.

You can't fake it in this sport. The ring exposes who you really are, and coaching this game keeps me honest. I love teaching people how to fight, but truth be told, my Animals keep their coach sharp every single day.

We're all fighting something. Don't baby yourself through the hard chapters. Embrace the grind, fix your stance, and keep moving forward.

See you at the next session.
👊🏽👍🏽
- Coach Daniel

Motivation gets you moving. Discipline keeps you moving. 🥊Do you see this pic? That isn’t the face of someone relying on...
06/05/2026

Motivation gets you moving. Discipline keeps you moving. 🥊

Do you see this pic? That isn’t the face of someone relying on "feeling inspired." That’s the face of grit.

Motivation is a nice thing to have. But it also lies to you. It shows up when the weather is nice, your energy is high, and life is easy. But the second you’re tired, sore, or busy? Motivation says, "hold up...".

If you only train when you feel like it, you’ll never master this sport, or anything else for that matter. And that can easily turn into never changing your life in the places it matters most.

Real Boxers don't wait for a spark. They rely on discipline. They show up on the days they don't want to, hands up, chins down, ready to work. Because the contract you sign with yourself doesn't have an "unless I'm tired" clause.

Stop waiting to feel motivated and start moving anyway. Your future self will either be your worst enemy or your biggest ally.

Drop a 🥊 in the comments if you’re showing up for yourself today, no matter what.

Or send a message to figure out what that looks like.

👊🏽👍🏽

✅️ TRAINING COMPLETEThat's a wrap for John Easum's training camp for this year's KC Guns n' Hoses Charity Boxing match t...
06/05/2026

✅️ TRAINING COMPLETE

That's a wrap for John Easum's training camp for this year's KC Guns n' Hoses Charity Boxing match this weekend!

On Saturday night, he'll finally get to put it all out there and set the bar high for the rest of the card. If his performance is anything like the way he ended his session tonight, the crowd is in for a real treat to start the night in the opening fight of the event! Make sure you're there early so you can see the action right from the first bell!

The fights will be held at the Kansas City Municipal Auditorium . To get the rest of the details, visit .

The drive is there.
The hunger is there.
The performance is definitely there!

All that's left is to get weighed in and wrapped up!

Good luck to all of the first responders who are taking part in the event.

For the "Big Dog"...
IT'S TIME TO EAT!!!

Let's get it!
👊🏽💪🏽

🚨 AKB IS GOING STRONG (But Google is Lagging!)Listen up, crew. We’ve had a few people hitting the brakes at the wrong de...
06/04/2026

🚨 AKB IS GOING STRONG (But Google is Lagging!)
Listen up, crew. We’ve had a few people hitting the brakes at the wrong destination lately because Google still has our old location listed.

If you’ve been trying to find the gym using the typical Google search, do not go to the old address listed online. We're at the address in the 'NEW LOCATION' pic:

The ECM building at 1204 Oread Ave on KU's campus. We're on the second floor of the building, right across the street from The Oread Lawrence.

I’ve been battling with Google's support team to get our official business listing updated, but the system is dragging its feet. Let me be 100% clear:

Animal Kingdom Boxing is fully open; the work hasn't stopped, and we are still throwing down in every session. We are just doing it at our new home.

I apologize for the confusion and any wasted trips. That's on Google, but I'm making sure you get the right play right now.

What you need to do next:
Whether you are a seasoned boxer looking to keep active or a complete beginner just wanting to ask a few questions about starting your boxing journey, do not follow the Google map right now.

👉🏽 Drop us a direct DM instead.
We will reply immediately with our current schedule so you can walk straight through the right doors without missing a round.

See you at the real gym.
👊🏽👍🏽

- Coach Daniel

🥊 Start Your Personal Boxing Journey.Whether you have never laced up a pair of gloves in your life, or you’re an establi...
05/30/2026

🥊 Start Your Personal Boxing Journey.
Whether you have never laced up a pair of gloves in your life, or you’re an established fighter looking to sharpen your weapons—this is where your next level begins.

Group classes are great for the engine, but 1-on-1 personal training is where we build the technician.

We aren't just going through the motions here. When you claim a spot, we are diving deep into the details:

🥉For the Beginners: Learn the rock-solid fundamentals from day one so you build the right habits immediately.

🥈For the Experienced Crew: Dial in your personal boxing style, sharpen your reactions with focused mitt work drills, and get the detailed coaching you need outside of standard gym hours to fix your blind spots.

🥇For the Competitor: Gain the high-level boxing IQ to analyze real boxing like a chess match, track your physical metrics (weight and body fat), and train for your own personal championship rounds.

🚫 No distractions.
🚫 No crowded floor.
🚫 No fluffy stuff.

Just direct, focused coaching to map out your progression and hit your milestones on the path to greatness! 🙌🏽

The slots are strictly limited. Don’t wait until the schedule is full.

👉🏽 Send me a DM right now for current availability and let's lock in your timeslot.

I look forward to hearing from you.
- Coach Daniel

🥊 The Fights Are Set: AKB is Heading to KC!If you haven’t heard the noise yet, it’s official—Animal Kingdom Boxing will ...
05/08/2026

🥊 The Fights Are Set: AKB is Heading to KC!
If you haven’t heard the noise yet, it’s official—Animal Kingdom Boxing will be in the house on June 6th!

The task isn’t small, and the lights will be bright, but he’s 100% ready for the challenge. This final month of preparation is where we separate the contenders from the pretenders. We’re sharpening the skills, redlining the conditioning, and making sure he gives the KC crowd something to shout about.

The task isn’t small and the lights will be bright, but he’s 100% ready for the challenge. This final month of prepa work is where we'll see he's ready for a world title fight if asked for it. We’re sharpening the skills, redlining his conditioning, and making sure he sets the tone right for the fighters as the FIRST fight up.

If you’re showing up to support John and AKB, don’t be late! Make sure you’re in your seat and ready to roar by the time that first bell rings. Be there to cheer on John and the rest of our area's first responders as they go to war for one of the most important causes this city has to offer.

🗓️ Event Details:
What: 2026 Kansas City Guns ’N Hoses Charity Boxing Event
When: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: Doors open at 5:30 PM | Fights start at 6:30 PM sharp (Don’t miss the first bell!)
Where: Municipal Auditorium, 301 W 13th St, Kansas City, MO 64105

Tickets: General Admission starts at $25.

🛡️ The Fighting Cause: The SAFE Fund
This event isn't just about the glory in the ring. It’s a "RED vs. BLUE" battle that brings together our finest Firefighters, EMTs, and Police Officers to raise funds for the Kansas City Metropolitan Crime Commission’s SAFE program (Surviving Spouse and Family Endowment).

The Mission: SAFE provides immediate financial assistance (typically within 24-48 hours) to the families of first responders in our 13-county metro area who are killed or suffer catastrophic injury in the line of duty. When the unthinkable happens to those who protect us, SAFE ensures their families aren't left behind.

Come for the fights, stay for the cause. Let’s get it. 👊🏽💥

Hey, crew!I wanted to get on here and give another HUGE thanks to everyone who jumped into the 1-Month Training Giveaway...
03/03/2026

Hey, crew!
I wanted to get on here and give another HUGE thanks to everyone who jumped into the 1-Month Training Giveaway! That was awesome to see so many people interested. If you missed out, don't sweat it—I’ve got something even more exclusive dropping for St. Paddy’s Day. Your luck isn't over yet. 🍀

On Tuesday, March 17th, St. Patrick's Day, I’m releasing a one-day-only offer that will be good for the first 20 people who jump at it. I love coaching boxing to new people, and my current roster of Animals needs more friends! I don't want you to worry about money being the obstacle to keep you from an awesome experience.

If you're a little antsy and want to get started sooner, I have another move for you:

DM me the "🍀" emoji right now and I’ll give you an even bigger hookup when you do.

There is only one catch...
This is strictly limited to the first 10 people who reach out.

So, you can wait until the 17th for a great deal! 👍🏽
Or take 5 seconds to DM me now for the BEST deal. 🙌🏽
Your call.

Giveaway participants, better jump on this one quick. It's a little sweeter than the one I sent you.

See you at the next session.
👊🏽👍🏽
- Coach Daniel

03/02/2026

🎊 Huge congratulations to our 1-Month AKB Training Giveaway winner — you just secured a full month of real boxing training plus gloves, wraps, jump rope, and a gear bag to get started the right way. That’s a serious hookup, and we’re pumped to see what you do with it. 🙌🏽

To everyone who entered, showed love, tagged friends, shared posts, and pushed this thing forward — thank you. The support on this one was strong. 💪🏽

If you entered but didn’t get your name pulled this time, don’t disappear. You’ll be contacted within the next 24 hours about an exclusive hookup just for those who entered. Nobody who stepped up is getting left out. ☝🏽

And don’t get too comfortable — we’re running this again later in the year.

Might be an even bigger prize next time.

Stay ready.
👊🏽👍🏽

Today's training session was a breeze with a smaller group! Miss Cassie and Miss Shaza dropped by to get some work in, a...
10/25/2025

Today's training session was a breeze with a smaller group! Miss Cassie and Miss Shaza dropped by to get some work in, and it's always cool catching up with fellow AKB members and hearing about their latest life updates. Remember that we're always in your corner, cheering you on every step of the way.

👊🏽👍🏽

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Lawrence, KS
66044

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Tuesday 6pm - 7:30pm
Thursday 6pm - 7:30pm
Saturday 9am - 11:30am

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