@fightingmatters.bsky.social
Fighting fascism and the far-right in combat sports like MMA and BJJ. https://linktr.ee/fightingmatters
Every time we cover sexual abuse stories in the martial arts, these incel dweebs crawl out of the woodwork
08.02.2026 01:34 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 2 📌 0
New Fighting Matters: HOW THE USA IS TRYING TO STEAL CANADA'S OIL
Tyson LaRone (The Warrior Philosopher) unpacks the renewed push for Alberta separatism, its connections to Trump and MAGA, and the growing influence of U.S. political forces in Canadian domestic affairs.
youtu.be/WfrIxwvbN18
An audio documentary exploring martial arts extremism by @bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social:
youtu.be/XDge7UafgYc
Please check out this podcast by @fightingmatters.bsky.social. This isn't just about Atos and Galvao. It's about who we are as martial artists and why we train. World Championships mean nothing if you don't stand up for what's right; but if you do, then World Championships aren't necessary...
05.02.2026 17:01 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
New Fighting Matters: THE COLLAPSE OF ATOS (AND WHAT COMES NEXT)
The allegations against Andre Galvao, and subsequent collapse of Atos, have sent shockwaves through the Jiu-Jitsu world.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpLs...
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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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.
01.02.2026 05:56 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Everyone should watch Mark Carney's Davos speech. — Steve Kwan, Fighting Matters
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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
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.
29.01.2026 03:09 — 👍 466 🔁 72 💬 8 📌 1
Credit to @adamzyglis.bsky.social
28.01.2026 02:14 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
See the coaches in the martial arts community cheering on MAGA and ICE. Remember their names. Never support them financially again.
25.01.2026 01:42 — 👍 20 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 1
The USA has pissed away almost a century of domestic peace and economic prosperity.
21.01.2026 09:41 — 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Is it just me or is his makeup getting darker
18.01.2026 08:34 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Really wish we didn't have to make this episode.
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This comment hit me pretty hard.
16.01.2026 03:33 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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.
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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
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.
04.12.2025 02:22 — 👍 7 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
Sorry everyone, “NextScamdemic” says we’re not allowed to be political. 🤣
30.11.2025 10:20 — 👍 17 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
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
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
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.
11.11.2025 01:34 — 👍 29 🔁 13 💬 1 📌 3By cowards I mean traitors
10.11.2025 03:18 — 👍 519 🔁 27 💬 11 📌 1We are being led by absolute cowards
10.11.2025 03:16 — 👍 5828 🔁 968 💬 153 📌 48Democracy in America isn’t dead yet.
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Scott Galloway is the fucking man.
youtu.be/KftDeejeZzg
