Breaking The Stigma Of Mixed Martial Arts - Nyrene Crowley & Manawa Udy

Published: Aug. 12, 2021, 2 a.m.

This weeks Ngahere Talks episode features the amazing w\u0101hine and very good friend of Manawa's, Nyrene Crowley \U0001f525

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Nyrene is a professional fighter and Mixed Martial Artist. She has trained in Martial Arts for 6 years and competed professionally full-time for 3 of those years.

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This episode touches on her journey to becoming a professional fighter, the stigma around MMA and what she wants to ultimately achieve as a fighter. She also talks about how the pressures of being a female martial artist has helped shape her journey with her mental health.

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She's an amazing role model for w\u0101hine around the world. We hope you enjoy this k\u014drero.