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.

00:46 Meet Shah Kamali: Rising MMA Star 01:59 Tanvir's Journey into MMA 02:56 The Birth of Tiger Style MMA 05:00 Community Impact and Personal Growth 08:17 The Mental and Physical Benefits of MMA 12:07 The Philosophy Behind MMA Training 18:47 Why MMA Matters: Building Resilience and Confidence 22:49 The Calming Effect of Martial Arts 23:55 A Muay Thai Encounter 24:55 The Role of Religion in Discipline 27:58 Engaging the Youth 30:58 The Impact of Youth Services 35:06 Preparing for Professional MMA 38:56 Join Tiger Style MMA 40:09 Conclusion and Farewell

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🇧🇩 🥊Shah Kamali: Support: https://shahk.store Instagram: 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