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Our own BJ Penn was featured in an article from Impact Flow titled \u201cThese Four Professional Athletes Should Be In The \u2018Giving Back\u2019 Hall of Fame.\u201d<\/a> The article covered a short list of professional athletes that have uncovered their ability to make a positive difference in the world through their athletic abilities.<\/p>\n

The article lists athletes such as the NFL\u2019s Richard Sherman, MLB\u2019s Felix Hernandez, and retired NBA player Brian Grant. \u201cThe Prodigy\u201d was the only MMA fighter listed.<\/p>\n

From Impact Flow<\/a>:<\/p>\n

At 5\u20199\u201d, 145 pounds, this little guy can pack a punch. And that is exactly what \u2018The Prodigy\u2019 did over his legendary career as an MMA fighter. Although BJ Penn is no longer headlining pay per view MMA events, he is still delivering knockout blows in the community. BJ is very passionate about his home state of Hawaii so it is no surprise that his foundation,\u00a0Penn Hawaii Youth Foundation<\/a>, is dedicated to giving at-risk youth of his home state exposure to the tools they need to lead a successful life by teaching them the principles of martial arts.<\/em><\/p>\n

Besides the martial arts training, the organization also takes part in beach clean up days, public art projects and\u00a0partnerships with local businesses<\/a>. You can visit\u00a0BJ Penn\u2019s website<\/a>\u00a0to learn more about BJ Penn and keep up with the latest MMA news.\u00a0<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Are you familiar with other MMA fighters making a difference in giving back to the community? Share your stories with us below in the comment section.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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