Considered by many as one of the pioneers of professional combat sports in Hawaii, Egan Inoue is a world champion in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts. While growing up in Manoa, he started training at the age of 4 and in addition to his extensive martial arts background, he's also won a racquetball world championship. After retiring from fighting in 2008, he and his wife established Egan's Fitness, which is about to celebrate its 15th anniversary this year.
October 20th, 2025, 11:00 pm
The Long Game with Mark Carpenter
Mixed martial arts world champion and fitness entrepreneur Egan Inoue
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1h 17m
Published October 20th, 2025, 11:00 pm
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Considered by many as one of the pioneers of professional combat sports in Hawaii, Egan Inoue is a world champion in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts. While growing up in Manoa, he started training at the age of 4 and in addition to his extensive martial arts background, he's also won a racquetball world championship. After retiring from fighting in 2008, he and his wife established Egan's Fitness, which is about to celebrate its 15th anniversary this year.
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The Long Game with Mark Carpenter
In "The Long Game" video podcast, Mark Carpenter sits down with influential figures across the Hawaii sports community. Whether it's going down memory lane with former athletes who've ascended to the heights of their craft or meeting rising up-and-comers eager to build their legacies, this series will dive into their careers and lessons learned while having fun along the way.
