Editor's Note:
As one of the largest ghettos in Brazil, Complexo da Maré is located near Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport, and is home to a population of 140,000 people. For many young residents living here, the Luta Pela Paz (Fight for Peace) boxing school provides an escape from life under the ruling drug gangs, building discipline and self-respect through boxing and martial arts. At present the school has more than 1,000 students enrolled.
Teacher Alan instructs children during an exercise session at the boxing school, in the Mare favela of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, June 2, 2016. Photo: CFP/Nacho Doce 
Teacher Alan trains children how to spar at the boxing school, in the Mare favela of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, June 2, 2016. Photo: CFP/Nacho Doce 
A girl practices with a punching bag at the boxing school, in the Mare favela of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, June 2, 2016. Photo: CFP/Nacho Doce 
Children practice their technique at the boxing school, in the Mare favela of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, June 2, 2016. Photo: CFP/Nacho Doce 
Teacher Alan offers tips to children in the ring at the boxing school, in the Mare favela of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, June 2, 2016. Photo: CFP/Nacho Doce 
A child looks on at other students practicing their technique at the boxing school, in the Mare favela of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, June 2, 2016. Photo: CFP/Nacho Doce 
A boy practices pull-ups on a set of parallel bars outside the boxing school, in the Mare favela of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, June 2, 2016. Photo: CFP/Nacho Doce 
Children work out with the help of their teachers during an exercise session at the boxing school, in the Mare favela of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, June 2, 2016. Photo: CFP/Nacho Doce 
Children practice their technique at the boxing school, in the Mare favela of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, June 2, 2016. Photo: CFP/Nacho Doce
