Fight Path: Fighting businessman Luke Harris parlayed judo passion into MMA careers

Six years ago, Luke Harris traveled to Brazil for an international judo
tournament. He had participated in the sport since he was 8 years old,
and it had been his passion, although he had started paying more
attention to mixed martial arts.

Before he …

Six years ago, Luke Harris traveled to Brazil for an international judo
tournament. He had participated in the sport since he was 8 years old,
and it had been his passion, although he had started paying more
attention to mixed martial arts.

Before he left, Harris tried to augment his judo by dabbling in
Brazilian jiu-jitsu, specifically training in the areas where judo was
weak.

Harris was instantly hooked, and an MMA career came shortly after. Now, as the founder of Hayabusa Fightwear, he’s balancing two roles in the sport.