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Back to SearchWhat Jiu-Jitsu Gets Wrong About Masculinity
In this episode of Fighting Matters, Steve Kwan from BJJ Mental Models is joined by Jesse Walker of Rough Hands BJJ, Mike Mahaffey of Old Bastard BJJ…
1 year, 2 months ago
🥋 Jiu-Jitsu Is a Platform. Use It.
In this episode of Fighting Matters, Steve Kwan from BJJ Mental Models sits down with Mike Mahaffey of Old Bastard BJJ and Jesse Walker of Rough Hand…
1 year, 2 months ago
🦠 Why MRSA is so dangerous for grapplers
We're doing this episode in light of Ben Askren's battle with MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus).
In this episode of Fighting Matters,…
1 year, 2 months ago
Extremist “Active Clubs” Are Infiltrating Jiu-Jitsu
Neo-Nazis are infiltrating Jiu-Jitsu—and most of us don’t even know it’s happening.
In this episode of Fighting Matters, we’re joined by investigative…
1 year, 3 months ago
Jordan Klepper's Investigation into the MMA and MAGA Connection, with Luke Thomas
Luke Thomas just appeared on The Daily Show with Jordan Klepper to talk about how the UFC has become a tool of radicalisation for the MAGA movement, …
1 year, 3 months ago
☠️ The Dangerous Rise of Bro Science in Jiu-Jitsu
In this episode of Fighting Matters, Steve Kwan and Stephan Kesting are joined by scientist and author Kristi Charish to investigate how Jiu-Jitsu be…
1 year, 3 months ago
Jiu-Jitsu and Intimate Partner Violence, feat. D'Juan Owens
Jesse Walker, Jeff Shaw, and Steve Kwan are joined by longtime martial artist, educator, and activist D’Juan Owens. Together, they examine how self-d…
1 year, 3 months ago
💬 The BJJ Community Is Split on Jay Rod
🎙️ Jay Rod was removed from B-Team. The community response was just as revealing as the offense.
In this episode of Fighting Matters, Steve Kwan, Jess…
1 year, 3 months ago
Fascism from Mussolini to Trump, with Daniele Bolelli
Historian Daniele Bolelli joins us to define fascism and authoritarianism, break down the historical context of fascism, and explain the alliance bet…
1 year, 3 months ago