In this episode of Bees in a Pod, host Mo sits down with Shah Kamali, an up-and-coming MMA star, and Tanveer, a community activist aiming to bring MMA opportunities to East London's Tower Hamlets. Shah shares his journey from growing up in Stepney Green to becoming a professional mixed martial artist, while Tanveer talks about his introduction to MMA and the significance of martial arts in community building. They discuss the establishment of Tiger Style MMA at the Teviot Center and its impact on mental and physical well-being, particularly for young men. The conversation delves into the values of discipline, resilience, and confidence imparted through martial arts, as well as plans for expanding their programs to include youth and children.Tiger Style MMA happens at the Teviot Centre, Wyvis St, E14 6QD, every Monday and Wednesday from 7pm-9pm.Interested?Complete the form: https://shorturl.at/z8UShVisit us at Teviot Centre Wyvis st E14 6QDCall us on 0207 987 5764Email us on [email protected] us on our socials below, or leave a comment on this videoConnect with us!📲 Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadersincommunityTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadersincommunityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/communitytales🌐 Website:https://www.leadersincommunity.org✉️ Sign Up for Our Newsletters: • Community Projects: https://mailchi.mp/53b0abfa1126/teviot-centre-newsletter-sign-up • Youth Projects: https://mailchi.mp/61441081f643/youth-opportunities-newsletterConnect with the guests:🇧🇩 🥊Shah Kamali:Support: https://shahk.storeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shahk01/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shah.k98🐅Tiger Style MMA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tigerstylemma/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tigerstylemma🥊Tanveer:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCj6eM50juSy5Uz0UBPvWyaw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sendmelocationmma/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sendmelocationmma