This week Big Lou welcomes to The Sports Lounge Mike Tupper, MMA Fighter.

During high school he got in a lot of fights at school - his father helped him channel that energy into becoming a champion fighter at State Street Boxing, and later, an MMA fighter.

Your Giltinis News: Giltinis News - GILTINIS CONFIRM MCNULTY TRADE TO SEATTLE - Sean McNulty has been traded to the Seattle Seawolves for cap consideration.

We discuss Five Directions Club, Trainer Shannon Good - MMA Trainer + Boxing Coach and how to prepare for an MMA fight.

https://www.shannongoodpt.com

https://www.fivedirectionsclub.org

ABOUT Five Directions

Five Directions is an organization dedicated to providing underserved communities in Santa Barbara County with a physical location free of abuse, neglect, and judgement. It strives to be a multi-service organization focused on the needs of children and low-income families, providing structured programs to encourage positive physical and emotional growth.

When COVID hit the country in early 2020, brothers Jairo and Zico Gonzalez noticed the impact that closed schools and social isolation were having on the children in their community. They realized that boxing, as a form of physical discipline and emotional release, could provide a positive outlet during such a challenging time. As public facilities began to re-open, the brothers pooled their money and rented a small industrial space just outside Old Town Goleta. Using their own funds and voluntary donations, the brothers renovated the space, turning it into a full-blown indoor/outdoor community and training center for both youth and adults.

 

Currently, Five Directions provides boxing instruction to any and all members of the community. As a partner with Generation Red Road, it also provides referrals to talking circles, a free resource designed to improve emotional health. As it grows, the organization is looking to expand into additional areas such as strength and conditioning, yoga, meditation, and jujitsu. The ultimate vision is to provide an accessible, comprehensive approach to physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health that will provide members with the tools they need to build a stronger, healthier community.

On the path to the Playoffs - Will they take the Championship 2 years in a row?

The Giltini's next home game is against the Austin Gilgronis at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum at 3pm (PST) on Sunday, May 8.

Tickets are available at - - -

www.giltinis.com

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