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Better People through Learning to Fight | Stronger is Better Podcast #9
Episode 9
In this episode of the Stronger is Better Podcast, Nick Delgadillo is interviewed by Hari Fafutis of Tavros Strength in Mexico. Nick describes his approach to physical and mental development through hard physical effort.
The discussion dives into:
•Why building strength is the foundation of self-defense
•The role of martial arts in restoring people’s relationship with controlled violence
•The life-changing value of hard physical effort and skill acquisition
•The importance of setting an example of capability and resilience for your family
Hari and Nick also discuss how strength training and martial arts create more capable, confident people and how that translates into healthier communities.
Timestamps
00:00 – Intro and context of this special episode
02:17 – Nick’s professional development and teaching philosophy
07:40 – Why fighting and martial arts became essential
10:53 – Discovering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and its impact
14:05 – Balancing marriage, career, and physical pursuits
18:13 – Hari’s bar fight wake-up call and pursuit of strength
20:52 – From strength training to self-defense and martial arts
23:34 – Why Jiu-Jitsu is a foundation for self-defense
28:13 – The value of strength as “Phase 0” for capability
31:18 – Ego, hierarchy, and benefits of combat sports
34:36 – Controlled violence and filling the modern void
39:55 – Functional training vs. recreational sports
44:07 – Why hard physical effort builds stronger minds and communities
46:11 – Setting an example for the next generation
47:45 – Final thoughts and next steps in capability development
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