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November 5, 2026
Instructor Nick Jiles, left, sits with student Zen Paris, 7, on Saturday during an adaptive boxing class at Elite Recovery NW in east Vancouver. The class is designed for youth and adults with autism or other disabilities. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

Adaptive boxing class helps youth with autism

When Nick Jiles launched his sauna and cold plunge business, he didn’t expect to add boxing coach to his list of roles. But with extra space to fill and a lifelong passion for boxing, he decided to set up a small gym.