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Fighting fascism and the far-right in combat sports like MMA and BJJ.
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Another week, another report of serious misconduct at a world-famous BJJ academy. Sexual assault allegations. Abuse of power. Patterns of predatory behavior that went unchecked for years. And somehow, people act surprised every time.
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You're Picking Your Jiu Jitsu Gym Wrong
And It's Dangerous
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February 1, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Another week, another report of serious misconduct at a world-famous BJJ academy. Sexual assault allegations. Abuse of power. Patterns of predatory behavior that went unchecked for years. And somehow, people act surprised every time.
open.substack.com/pub/roughhan...
open.substack.com/pub/roughhan...
Trump is political cancer at this point. Congress and Senate Republicans with half a brain must distance themselves now, or they will lose their jobs soon.
February 1, 2026 at 5:56 AM
Trump is political cancer at this point. Congress and Senate Republicans with half a brain must distance themselves now, or they will lose their jobs soon.
Everyone should watch Mark Carney's Davos speech. — Steve Kwan, Fighting Matters
February 1, 2026 at 4:28 AM
Everyone should watch Mark Carney's Davos speech. — Steve Kwan, Fighting Matters
New Fighting Matters: YOU CAN’T "KEEP POLITICS OUT" ANYMORE
The idea of “keeping politics out” is no longer tenable, especially in Jiu-Jitsu and martial arts communities.
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The idea of “keeping politics out” is no longer tenable, especially in Jiu-Jitsu and martial arts communities.
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You Can’t "Keep Politics Out of BJJ" Anymore
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January 31, 2026 at 3:10 AM
New Fighting Matters: YOU CAN’T "KEEP POLITICS OUT" ANYMORE
The idea of “keeping politics out” is no longer tenable, especially in Jiu-Jitsu and martial arts communities.
youtu.be/TXo-dJFrd_c
The idea of “keeping politics out” is no longer tenable, especially in Jiu-Jitsu and martial arts communities.
youtu.be/TXo-dJFrd_c
If you aren't brave enough to speak up, fine. But few things are more cowardly than trying to discourage OTHER people from doing the right thing.
January 29, 2026 at 3:09 AM
If you aren't brave enough to speak up, fine. But few things are more cowardly than trying to discourage OTHER people from doing the right thing.
New Fighting Matters: THE MINNESOTA SHOOTINGS AND WHAT COMES NEXT
Mother, poet, and US citizen Renée Good was shot by ICE on January 7, closely followed by the shooting of ICU Nurse and US citizen Alex Pretti on January 24th, apparently by members of the Border Patrol.
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Mother, poet, and US citizen Renée Good was shot by ICE on January 7, closely followed by the shooting of ICU Nurse and US citizen Alex Pretti on January 24th, apparently by members of the Border Patrol.
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The Minnesota Shootings and What Comes Next
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January 26, 2026 at 7:33 AM
New Fighting Matters: THE MINNESOTA SHOOTINGS AND WHAT COMES NEXT
Mother, poet, and US citizen Renée Good was shot by ICE on January 7, closely followed by the shooting of ICU Nurse and US citizen Alex Pretti on January 24th, apparently by members of the Border Patrol.
youtu.be/XuO9YHiur18
Mother, poet, and US citizen Renée Good was shot by ICE on January 7, closely followed by the shooting of ICU Nurse and US citizen Alex Pretti on January 24th, apparently by members of the Border Patrol.
youtu.be/XuO9YHiur18
See the coaches in the martial arts community cheering on MAGA and ICE. Remember their names. Never support them financially again.
January 25, 2026 at 1:42 AM
See the coaches in the martial arts community cheering on MAGA and ICE. Remember their names. Never support them financially again.
The USA has pissed away almost a century of domestic peace and economic prosperity.
January 21, 2026 at 9:41 AM
The USA has pissed away almost a century of domestic peace and economic prosperity.
Is it just me or is his makeup getting darker
January 18, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Is it just me or is his makeup getting darker
Really wish we didn't have to make this episode.
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This moment feels like the 1930s
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January 18, 2026 at 4:50 AM
Really wish we didn't have to make this episode.
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This comment hit me pretty hard.
January 16, 2026 at 3:33 AM
This comment hit me pretty hard.
We see a lot of folks trying to rationalize or explain away what ICE is doing, and we want to let you know that you should absolutely not do that. This is an inflection point in history, and how you respond determines how you will be judged forever. Do the right thing and stand up to these monsters.
January 9, 2026 at 4:05 AM
We see a lot of folks trying to rationalize or explain away what ICE is doing, and we want to let you know that you should absolutely not do that. This is an inflection point in history, and how you respond determines how you will be judged forever. Do the right thing and stand up to these monsters.
New Fighting Matters: THE RELENTLESS BULLYING OF TRANS ATHLETES.
We confront the relentless bullying and scapegoating of transgender athletes, and how bad-faith arguments, misinformation, and moral panic have turned a tiny minority into a political and cultural punching bag.
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We confront the relentless bullying and scapegoating of transgender athletes, and how bad-faith arguments, misinformation, and moral panic have turned a tiny minority into a political and cultural punching bag.
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The relentless bullying of trans athletes
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December 18, 2025 at 9:34 AM
New Fighting Matters: THE RELENTLESS BULLYING OF TRANS ATHLETES.
We confront the relentless bullying and scapegoating of transgender athletes, and how bad-faith arguments, misinformation, and moral panic have turned a tiny minority into a political and cultural punching bag.
youtu.be/ns0NKlHvGLA
We confront the relentless bullying and scapegoating of transgender athletes, and how bad-faith arguments, misinformation, and moral panic have turned a tiny minority into a political and cultural punching bag.
youtu.be/ns0NKlHvGLA
Good Lord Joe, it’s not about how they treat YOU or the other affluent white people at your church. It’s about how they treat the poor, the needy, and the downtrodden.
December 4, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Good Lord Joe, it’s not about how they treat YOU or the other affluent white people at your church. It’s about how they treat the poor, the needy, and the downtrodden.
Sorry everyone, “NextScamdemic” says we’re not allowed to be political. 🤣
November 30, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Sorry everyone, “NextScamdemic” says we’re not allowed to be political. 🤣
New Fighting Matters: HOW BAD BJJ COACHES TRAP YOU WITH RANK
Steve Kwan, Stephan Kesting, and Jesse Walker explore how belt pressure becomes a tool for fear and control, why some gyms drift into cult-like behavior, and how to spot red flags before you get stuck.
youtu.be/D6QinEZEkqo
Steve Kwan, Stephan Kesting, and Jesse Walker explore how belt pressure becomes a tool for fear and control, why some gyms drift into cult-like behavior, and how to spot red flags before you get stuck.
youtu.be/D6QinEZEkqo
How bad BJJ coaches trap you with rank
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November 27, 2025 at 9:24 AM
New Fighting Matters: HOW BAD BJJ COACHES TRAP YOU WITH RANK
Steve Kwan, Stephan Kesting, and Jesse Walker explore how belt pressure becomes a tool for fear and control, why some gyms drift into cult-like behavior, and how to spot red flags before you get stuck.
youtu.be/D6QinEZEkqo
Steve Kwan, Stephan Kesting, and Jesse Walker explore how belt pressure becomes a tool for fear and control, why some gyms drift into cult-like behavior, and how to spot red flags before you get stuck.
youtu.be/D6QinEZEkqo
New Fighting Matters: MAGA NEEDS AN EXIT STRATEGY
In this episode of the Fighting Matters podcast, hosts Steve Kwan, Mike Mahaffey, and Jesse Walker talk about the recent political shift of Marjorie Taylor Greene and her public apology regarding her past rhetoric and actions.
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In this episode of the Fighting Matters podcast, hosts Steve Kwan, Mike Mahaffey, and Jesse Walker talk about the recent political shift of Marjorie Taylor Greene and her public apology regarding her past rhetoric and actions.
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MAGA Needs an Exit Strategy
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November 19, 2025 at 9:21 AM
New Fighting Matters: MAGA NEEDS AN EXIT STRATEGY
In this episode of the Fighting Matters podcast, hosts Steve Kwan, Mike Mahaffey, and Jesse Walker talk about the recent political shift of Marjorie Taylor Greene and her public apology regarding her past rhetoric and actions.
youtu.be/XEAScBneNPE
In this episode of the Fighting Matters podcast, hosts Steve Kwan, Mike Mahaffey, and Jesse Walker talk about the recent political shift of Marjorie Taylor Greene and her public apology regarding her past rhetoric and actions.
youtu.be/XEAScBneNPE
This one’s in my backyard. Folks, we need to take a harder line stance against hate groups in the martial arts community. I get nobody wants to bring politics into their gym, but removing neo-Nazis from our sport shouldn’t be a controversial ask.
November 11, 2025 at 1:34 AM
This one’s in my backyard. Folks, we need to take a harder line stance against hate groups in the martial arts community. I get nobody wants to bring politics into their gym, but removing neo-Nazis from our sport shouldn’t be a controversial ask.
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By cowards I mean traitors
November 10, 2025 at 3:18 AM
By cowards I mean traitors
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We are being led by absolute cowards
November 10, 2025 at 3:16 AM
We are being led by absolute cowards
Democracy in America isn’t dead yet.
November 5, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Democracy in America isn’t dead yet.
Scott Galloway is the fucking man.
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'The numbers are stark': Scott Galloway on the crisis facing boys and men
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November 4, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Scott Galloway is the fucking man.
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