Evidence from comparable youth-intervention programs indicates several key benefits when implemented well: improved self-esteem, reduced involvement in delinquent behavior, stronger school attendance, and better impulse control. FightingKids South Africa seeks to realize these outcomes by creating consistent, structured environments where young people receive positive adult role models and predictable routines. Coaches—often recruited from the communities they serve—undergo training not just in physical techniques but also in mentorship, safeguarding, and basic counselling skills. This local staffing model enhances cultural relevance, trust-building, and long-term sustainability.