The Heart of a Champion

EP 15: From Cairo to the Rock: Beyond a Fighter w/ Hady Tareq Ahmed

In this episode of Jus Talkin’, I sit down with Hady Tareq Ahmed — a passionate change-maker whose life journey starts in Egypt and finds him on the remote 'Rock' of Newfoundland, Canada.

Born and raised in Egypt, Hady shares his story of navigating his identity as a child that changed his life, the culture and family that shaped him, and now belonging within a place that he didn't even know existed.

From early experiences with self-image and worth, to discovering his purpose and passion in mixed martial arts, Hady’s guided by his connection to something higher and the supportive relationships surrounding him. His honesty is both disarming and deeply resonant.

In this episode:

• Growing up between two worlds and learning to trust inner guidance

• Being born into privilege but blind to it

• The silent suffering of men, especially immigrants far from home

• Finding meaning through discomfort, purpose through curiosity, and clarity through pain

• Why MMA is anything but violent

• Giving back to the community through mentorship

Hady brings a unique lens to his coaching, community building, and storytelling — reminding us that healing doesn’t have to be lonely, and transformation begins with honest conversations and strong role models.

This one holds depth, rawness, and hope.

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Hady is currently raising funds to represent Newfoundland and Canada at the IBJJF World Championships in Las Vegas. If you’d like to support his journey, here’s the link to contribute: https://gofund.me/cbcfc789 or visit his page at gofundme.com/f/road-to-the-worlds-championship

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