Philosopher Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò joins Sam to explore the intersection of philosophy, radical politics, and martial arts. Fẹ́mi is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Georgetown University and the author of Elite Capture and Reconsidering Reparations. He recently wrote "The Bad Guys Don't Really Care What Kind of Leftist You Are" for Teen Vogue. He has also trained at the LMA Learning Lab.

Sam speaks with Thomas Rahontsiiostha and Phillip Raweri:io Barreiro of Good Mind Grappling, a project that aims to guide young people in Indigenous communities to use wrestling as a positive physical outlet for overcoming intergenerational trauma and developing good character. The Barreiro brothers are national wrestling champions from Akwesasne, a Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) community that straddles the Quebec, Ontario, and New York state borders. Thomas is a six-time Canadian national champion, and Phillip is a three-time Canadian national champion. They represented Canada at the 2019 World Championships and Pan American Games.

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Sam recaps some notable fights from UFC 310. Fight Study is essential listening for thoughtful martial arts fans.

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This episode was recorded on November 28th, 2024

Professor Justin Podur of the Anti-Empire Project joins Sam to explore martial arts and politics, what martial arts can teach us about power, the "elite" education model, the meaning of Empire, unconscious Western biases, Israel's expansion, the U.S. as the head of Western Empire, and why Empire needs Israel to sustain its global dominance.

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This is the first of a series of interviews with people connected to the LMA and Southpaw sphere.

Two facilitators from different red gyms discuss applying the LMA approach to their martial arts training programs that primarily serve LGBTQ+ and disabled participants.

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Sam speaks with Justin Podur about the LMA approach.

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Coach Jason and Sam discuss UFC 308, Francis Ngannou's success outside of the UFC, and the challenges of coaching. Fight Study is essential listening for thoughtful martial arts fans.

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