Lessons from Turkey: Train Like a Rebel

I just came back from a 3-week training camp in Turkey — one of the toughest, most intense phases of my journey so far. And I didn’t go there just to stay in shape or “participate.” I went there to grow. To suffer with purpose. To walk in the mindset we live by at Rebel Boxing.

And that mindset is simple: Every session matters.

Even when my body was sore. Even when fatigue kicked in. Even when others were taking days off or postponing sessions to recover — I showed up.

Not because it was easy. But because I had something to prove.

Rebels Don’t Wait for Comfort

At that camp, there were world-class athletes, coaches, and opportunities to coast if I wanted to. But I didn’t travel all that way to stay comfortable. I moved through every session with intent.

I called out the best guys to spar and to roll — the killers, the veterans, the ones who could humble me. Not out of ego, but out of hunger. I wanted to get uncomfortable. That’s where the growth lives.

Every round, every rep, every drill was a chance to break the old version of myself and build something stronger.

Being Tired Isn’t an Excuse — It’s a Starting Point

You’re not going to feel fresh every day. That’s the reality of training hard. But the Rebel mindset isn’t about waiting until you feel perfect — it’s about showing up regardless.

Some teammates were skipping sessions because of how worn out their bodies were. I get it. Recovery is real. But for me, this camp wasn’t just physical. It was spiritual. I went to war with my limits — daily.

And that’s what I want our community at Rebel Boxing to understand: you don’t grow by skipping the hard days — you grow by surviving them.

Rebel is More Than a Name — It’s a Way of Life

At Rebel Boxing, we’re not just selling gear. We’re building a movement. Every shirt, every heavy bag represents a mindset: Refuse to settle. Push past comfort. Train with purpose.

Turkey was a reminder of that. I lived it every single day.

If you're part of this movement — whether you're boxing, coaching, lifting, or just trying to be better — then you already know what it means to be a Rebel.

Train hard. Stay sharp. Be relentless.
— Coach Fadi
Founder, Rebel Boxing