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Mixed Martial Arts has a dedicated Native following, both as a competitive sport and as a fitness regimen. Some Native MMA fighters are making names for themselves as pros, including Nicco Montaño (Diné) and David Michaud (Oglala Lakota). We’ll hear about the appeal of the sport and how fitness enthusiasts find inspiration in the intense mental and physical discipline required to go toe-to-toe with an opponent in the ring.
Guests:
Shana Pasapa (Nakota from the White Bear First Nation in Treaty 4 territory) – founder Power Our Women, purple belt in Jujitsu with a background in martial arts
Chee Bates (Navajo) – owner of Bates Premier Taekwondo
Indelahcio “Tat” Romero III (Turtle Mountain Anishinabek) – professional MMA fighter
Break 1 music: Yuve Yuve Yu (song) The Hu (artist) Yuve Yuve Yu (single)
Break 2 music: Aboriginal Kurdish (song) The Bart Willoughby Band (artist) Proud (album)
