Shay Walsh
Mixed Martial Artist, Coach, World Champion
Partner with Shay Walsh to inspire resilience, discipline, and belonging through the journey of a World Champion turned mentor.
About
Shay Walsh
Shay Walsh is a former MMA World Champion whose journey embodies resilience, discipline, and reinvention. Forced into early retirement through injury, Shay turned adversity into purpose by dedicating himself to coaching and mentoring the next generation - a journey captured in the powerful documentary A Journey to Greatness: The Untold Story of Shay Walsh. Today, he runs his own gym in Lancaster, where he inspires young athletes not only to develop their skills in combat sports but also to build character, confidence, and resilience for life. As an ambassador for Beyond The Cage, Shay is now building new connections and partnerships that extend his influence far beyond his gym - inspiring people and communities on a wider scale.
Expertise
• Mixed Martial Arts • Youth Development • Discipline • Confidence • Self-Defence
Services for Organisations
• Inspiring Talks & Assemblies • MMA, Resilience & Recovery Workshops • Youth Engagement Projects
Outcomes
• Increased confidence and resilience in young people • Improved discipline, focus, and teamwork • Reduced risk of anti-social behaviour through positive role models • Improved physical health
Suitable Partners
• Schools & Educational Institutions • Youth & Community Organisations • Sports Governing Bodies & Academies • Local Authorities & Councils • Corporates (teamwork, resilience, wellbeing programmes)
