Carl Forrest - Episode 4: Fear Is The Fuel!

In this episode, we sit down with Carl Forrest, head coach and founder of Shadow Box MMA, to talk about what martial arts really teaches you — beyond belts, fights, and social media clips. From growing up around boxing and kickboxing in Newcastle, to being bullied, to building a gym rooted in discipline, repetition, and consistency, Carl breaks down the difference between fighting and martial arts. We dive into fear, confidence, coaching, ego, and why repetition beats talent every time.