Tag: ufc
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“All I Know is the Man’s a Great Host”: Fighters and Sportwashing
The 1936 Olympics were a source of fierce debate around the world and within our own country. Berlin had been chosen as the hosting city before Hitler rose to power, which put the rest of the world in a difficult situation. Interestingly, Hitler was uninterested in hosting the Olympics until his “Minister for Public Enlightenment…
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MMA: America’s Pastime?
Preface: Before I proceed, let me get this out of the way; while I’m a lifetime registered Independent, I’m definitely left of center and an admitted Trump-hater. But I promise I’m not out to bash the president here, or offer up any political views (aside from maybe throwing a little shade at the MAGA bros,…
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Examining the Past, Present, and Future of the BJJ Black Belt
“Business success coach” (LOL), Derek Moneyberg, recently made big waves among the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community after earning his black belt in 3.5 years. If you’re unfamiliar with BJJ, this may not seem like a big deal; you probably know a few 10-year-old Karate black belts. However, a BJJ black belt typically takes around 10 years…
The Casual Combatants 