Putting her foot down.

the BOXER

 

PUGILIST,  FIGHTER,  BOXER

These are words a thirteen year old artist getting ready to go to high school, can really sink her teeth into.

riding with her team

Enlightenment in the young mind is rare, but epiphany is the first step. Boxing was like that for Mikiah.

As part of Bicycles and Ideas for Kids' Empowerment, swimming lessons at Matt Dishman Community Center, formerly known as the Knott Street Boxing Gym, led b.i.k.e. to introduce old friends to young minds while snacking after swimming.

Matt Dishman is where b.i.k.e. started, and Knott Street Boxing and Cyclisme Racing Programs have collaborated many times. 

 

Simply because Mikiah started cycling on long rides when she was a young child, does not mean she intends cycle all her life. 

 

soldier of the DIVI 134

 

But with everyone rolling out for a Saturday adventure, sometimes it's hard to resist.

And when she does, people smile. Mikiah has a sense of humor. 
On the street, people naturally smile as she, and her entourage pass bye.

Mikiah sees the cycling team as a familiar means to an end. 

Galleries and Museums are OFTEN the destination, and she acts as a safety leader on the road.

 

Little boys and girls know Mikiah doesn't play. When she puts her foot down, you better listen.