This Episode I am joined by Former fighter and co-owner of both Gym01 and the Shock & Awe Combat Sports promotion Gareth Johnson.
Gareth takes us through early life in Karate before realising that cross training in different styles of Martial Arts is the way forward, he also gives us a glimpse into the darker side of business and combat sports itself, whether that be the politics of governing bodies, dodgy business partners or a coach that isn't quite straight with you.

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MMA Origin Stories Podcast Episode 8 with Ricky Wright

Welcome to the MMA Origin Stories Podcast.

Each Episode we have a new guest who shares their journey through the ever changing landscape of MMA, from the early days in sports halls to the modern day stadiums and everything in between.

Hosted by Michael Williams, an international MMA and combat sports official. Michael trained in Boxing and Karate in his youth but started his journey in MMA around the turn of the millennium, before moving into officiating in 2011 after realising competing in MMA wasn’t going to be a reality due to injuries and other commitments outside of the sport.