Boxing saved my life.

The discipline, accountability, resilience, and purpose I found through this sport are the same lessons I strive to pass on every day as a coach, mentor, and father.

I'm Jay-R Escalante, also known as Padworkpapi—a USA Boxing certified coach based in Chicago. I work with everyone from first-time beginners to amateur competitors and professional fighters, helping them develop not only their boxing skills, but also the mindset required to grow inside and outside the ring.

My coaching philosophy is simple: every drill should have a purpose, every round should teach something, and every athlete deserves a coach who genuinely cares about their development.

Beyond training fighters, I'm passionate about developing coaches through structured padwork, creating opportunities for communities to experience boxing, documenting athletes' journeys through photography and film, and building a culture centered around one belief:

Doing the work.

Because success isn't built on talent alone. *It's earned through the work we put in when no one is watching.*Whether you're stepping into a boxing gym for the first time, preparing for your next fight, learning to become a better coach, or looking to build your community through boxing, I'd be honored to be part of your journey.