Episode 53: Brennan Ward (professional MMA fighter) - ALL I NEED SKATE PODCAST

In this episode of The Shetler Show, Anthony Shetler skypes with the “Irish Bad Boy” of mixed martial arts (MMA), Brennan Ward at his father’s gym. Not only does Brennan Ward have a love for fighting, but skateboarding and surfing as well, making him a well-rounded guest for this podcast. 

They kick off the show by talking about Brennan’s long-term relationship with skateboarding and fighting, along with the dedication needed in both sports. Brennan Ward is a professional MMA fighter with a 10 - 3 record, reigning from Waterford, Connecticut. 

Brennan Ward feels that the key to success is dedication. Devotion allows for long-term prosperity, especially being an athlete. Shetler and Ward recognize that physical talent can take you somewhere, but it’s more about gaining experience while being there. They discuss the different pressures that come along with being a professional athlete, including age, vices, expectations and other weighty issues.

Anthony Shetler goes into how dedication can lead to some needed down-time, finding out what Brennan Ward does to relax his body and mind. The two discuss the physical abuse that both sports provoke and Brennan shares a story about a time he was choked out. Shetler also asked Brennan some of your questions 

As professional athletes, the two discuss recognizing others within their sport and community. Brennan Ward supports Heavy Hitters USA. Heavy Hitters USA is a non-profit established in his father’s gym, that mentors at-risk youth by promoting a positive, healthy lifestyle.


Host: 
Anthony Shetler - http://allineedskate.com/

Guest:
Brennan Ward - https://twitter.com/swaggleberryfin
https://www.facebook.com/irishbadboymma


Shoutouts: 
Kent Ward - http://heavyhittersusa.org/ 
David Braymen - 
Kevin Phelps - https://www.facebook.com/kevin.phelps.330 
Denzel Moffett
(Kids at Groton Skatepark)
Ryan Sheckler - http://www.ryansheckler.com/ 
Nick Dompierre - https://twitter.com/nickdompierre 
Alexander Shlemenko - https://twitter.com/stormshlemenko 
Manny Santiago - https://twitter.com/mannyslaysall