Top Canadian Lightweight Chris “The Polish Hammer” Horodecki has never backed down from a tough fight and he is not about to start now. Despite the sudden passing of Team Tompkins founder and coach Shawn Tompkins only a couple months ago, Horodecki is trainng, fighting and leading the way to recovery for himself and his training center.
Horodecki and fellow teammate Sam Stout understandably withdrew from their scheduled fights following Tompkins’ death, and fans are wondering how they are doing during this very difficult time. I was able to catch up with Chris last week after he finished his morning weight training at the Adrenaline Training Center.
Please see the attached video for the full interview with top Canadian lightweight Chris Horodecki.
The first thing I noticed when I walked through the Adenaline doors was the positive energy and attitude in the air, always a staple at ATC and a clear message that “The Coach” was indeed in the house. The tunes were on, students were rolling jiu-jitsu on the mats, Horodecki and others were lifting in the weight section of the gym, and manager and head trainer Alex Gasson was in the ring holding the pads for UFC featherweight Jason “Shotgun” Young, who is getting ready for UFC 138 next month.
Owner and UFC featherweight Mark Hominick was busy running around the gym getting things done before his trip to our nations’ capital to help lobby parliament for more regulated MMA legislation across the country.
Team Tompkins has always been tapped into every aspect of the sport in our country, and Horodecki, Stout, and Hominick show no signs of letting up in that regard. It is clear and undisputed that the legacy of Shawn Tompkins continues to live through the actions of these fighters and the training at the gym.
A press release came out last week that Global Warriors Fighting Championships has announced a fighting card in honour of the late Shawn Tompkins. Global Warriors Halloween Havoc will be held on October 29th, 2011 from the Agriplex Complex in London, Ontario. Details for the event can be found here.
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