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Ever find yourself grappling with the question: “How does a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, celebrity coach, founder of Muscle Bay Fitness, children's book author and comedian balance all these roles?" That's exactly what we explore with our fascinating guest, Midwest Kong. His journey into martial arts, sparked by family influences and karate movies, takes us through the gritty and enriching world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), the dynamics of wrestling and the transformative lessons learnt from training with smaller opponents.

Midwest Kong isn’t just a fighter; he’s a teacher, a thinker and an advocate for a respectful martial arts community. He shares intriguing perspectives about ego management in BJJ training, the importance of skill over trash talk, and the sobering reality of fighting outside the gym. But it doesn't stop there. Kong also sheds light on the dark side of the BJJ world, the politics overshadowing the sport and the responsibility we all have to confront and speak out against disrespect and abuse. You'll hear about his early days in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), and how a violent altercation had an indelible impact on his career and perspective toward fighting.

Kong's resilience doesn't just shine in the ring; it's evident in his journey through a challenging legal system, his mental health exploration, and his endeavors to bounce back and establish his own business. He shares with us the healing power of laughter, his anti-bullying campaign, and his venture into children's literature. Kong doesn’t just believe in self-defense; he stresses the importance of life skills, a lesson he's eager to embed in schools. Tune in to this episode to appreciate Midwest Kong's commitment to transforming lives through martial arts, laughter, literature and life lessons.

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