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UFC fighter Will Campuzano hosting “Get Empowered” Seminar to combat sexual abuse
DALLAS, TX, March 25, 2014 – William Campuzano (Mohler’s MMA, 13-5) has teamed up with Hope For The Silent Voices in order to combat sex trafficking. Campuzano has enlisted the help of some of his friends, like UFC veteran Ryan Benoit and female standouts Jinh Yu Frey and Amber Stautzenberger in order to put together a special seminar to help the unfortunate victims of these types of crimes. This is a cause that is very important to the Texas-based featherweight fighter and he wanted to share his own experiences with our readers in order to motivate the Texas Mixed Martial Arts community to help him make a difference. This is Will, in his own words:
My name is William Campuzano and I’m currently among the best flyweights in the world and I fight for UFC. My next fight is March 15th, at the American Airline Center in Dallas, TX. I will be fighting Justin Scoggins (80) who is the fifth undefeated prospect in my last six fights. It is a fight I must win because not only is it in my backyard but my reputation stands on it. It’s my second chance in the UFC and I still haven’t secured a win. I’ve spent my whole adulthood working towards this goal. There is nothing in the world I want more than to have a long successful UFC career. The rest of my life hangs on the outcome of one night? I wouldn’t have it any other way. Where I am today is a direct result of events in my past. What happened was a very long time ago, but before we start talking about that l’d like to take a moment to personally thank Eric Lyons for having the patience to wait for me and never once allowing the degradation of my mind and soul.
Abuse comes in many different forms. Mine came via a sexual predator. My first sexual experience was with a man – I got taken advantage of. My first reaction was shame followed by guilt. I was a young boy and I felt like I couldn’t tell anyone. I didn’t want to tell anyone because no one could ever know my secret, so that’s how I kept it. I remember the first couple of years after it happened… I was paranoid and I was always careful about my actions and gestures. As I got older this became easier because of disassociation with my own emotions. Soon I was like a rock; no one could hurt me and if there was anyone who was going to do the hurting it was me. I became a bully of the nastiest kind. When I got older my hate totally consumed every breath of air I’d taken. I had become extremely violent and it was more than seeking blood; it was how I had learned to live.
See, abuse can happen to anyone – boy or girl. If you have been abused or know someone who has please tell them about our seminar “Get Empowered” to benefit Hope for the Silent Voices on March 9. We will provide lessons in self-defense and cardio. We will teach a curriculum for all women, and not necessarily those who work out or train, but females or males looking to make a difference in their own lives. It will be something everyone can take home and apply if it ever was necessary. I believe in protecting our women and children so bring the whole family! There will something for everyone.
If you’re interested in attending the seminar here is some more information:
SELF DEFENSE * CONDITIONING * NUTRITIONAL SEMINAR
Benefiting Hope for the Silent Voices
- Date: Sunday March 9th, 2014 at 1:00pm – 4:00pm
- Place: Mohler MMA
- 989 W. Sandy Lake Rd. Suite 400
- Coppell, TX 75019
- Contact: adi@willcampuzano.com
Featuring: UFC Fighters: Will Campuzano and Ryan Benoit and Pro Fighters Amber Stautzenberger and Jinh H Yu Frey.
- Fee: $75 includes seminar, Will Campuzano Fight Shirt, Raffle Entry
- Register: http://www.willcampuzano.com/seminars/
- Coupon code: Hope25 for a 25% discount
