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title: "UFC GYM® and UFC FIT® Join the Fight Against Bullying with Seminars and Self-Defense Classes for National Bullying Awareness Month"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/1a886d94-b7af-4312-b5ed-49fbae0e6384
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20241015_ufc_gym_and_ufc_fit_join_the_fight_against_bullying_with_seminars_and_selfd.html
category: "Gym & HVLP"
industry: "Fitness"
segment: "Gym & HVLP"
published: 2024-10-15T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T20:00:43.058Z
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# UFC GYM® and UFC FIT® Join the Fight Against Bullying with Seminars and Self-Defense Classes for National Bullying Awareness Month

**TL;DR:** UFC GYM and UFC FIT are hosting seminars and self-defense classes to raise awareness and combat bullying for National Bullying Awareness Month. The events will be held at all locations across the country on October 26.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-10-15. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20241015_ufc_gym_and_ufc_fit_join_the_fight_against_bullying_with_seminars_and_selfd.html).*

## Story

In recognition of National Bullying Awareness Month, UFC GYM® is stepping up to help raise awareness and take action in the fight against bullying. All UFC GYM® and UFC FIT® locations across the country will host empowering events designed to educate and equip communities with the tools to fight against bullying in all its forms on Saturday, Oct. 26.

The seminars will provide a comprehensive overview of various forms of bullying, including verbal, physical and cyber, while offering actionable guidance on how to recognize these behaviors and intervene effectively. Additionally, participants will receive hands-on self-defense training from UFC GYM trainers, featuring practical demonstrations that not only enhance personal safety but also build confidence and resilience.

“Bullying affects individuals, families and communities in profound ways, often in ways that go unseen,” said Adam Sedlack, CEO of UFC GYM. “Our goal for these seminars is to empower individuals to recognize and confront bullying head-on, fostering safer and more inclusive communities where everyone can thrive.”

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Fitness (sector)
- UFC Gym (company)
- Adam Sedlack (person)
- UFC FIT (company)
- anti bullying campaign (topic)
- self defense classes (topic)
- national bullying awareness month (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20241015_ufc_gym_and_ufc_fit_join_the_fight_against_bullying_with_seminars_and_selfd.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/1a886d94-b7af-4312-b5ed-49fbae0e6384).