Eugene Bareman's Mission to Stamp Out Street Violence — Why His UFC Stars Are the Best People for It

About this episode

Eugene Bareman discusses his mission to combat street violence and the role of MMA in personal transformation.

What happens when one of the most respected coaches in world MMA starts using his platform to tackle violence outside the cage? This week on Kiwi Yarns, we sit down with City Kickboxing head coach Eugene Bareman. From coaching UFC stars like Israel Adesanya, Dan Hooker and Kai Kara-France, to launching the Walk Without Fear Trust after the tragic loss of friend and fighter Fau Vake, Eugene opens up about purpose, leadership and the responsibility that comes with influence. We talk about the rise of MMA in Aotearoa, the reality behind UFC culture, why martial arts can transform lives, and the lessons Eugene wants young people to hear before it’s too late. There’s also plenty on family, discipline, adversity and what keeps him grounded through the chaos of life at the top of the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Guest: Eugene Bareman

Topics covered

• MMA
• violence prevention
• leadership
• martial arts
• youth empowerment
• personal growth

Keywords

• Eugene Bareman
• UFC
• street violence
• Walk Without Fear Trust
• martial arts
• youth
• leadership
• discipline

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: City Kickboxing

Places: Aotearoa

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