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Silent Confidence vs. False Bravado
A discussion on how authentic training leads to 'silent confidence' rather than the need to project a tough image to scare others off.
How Benny Urquidez Invented the Shin Guard
Benny Urquidez explains how he created the first martial arts shin guards using leather and velcro after experiencing the pain of Muay Thai leg kicks.
Benny Urquidez's Blind First Muay Thai Fight
Benny 'The Jet' Urquidez recounts his first Muay Thai fight where he didn't even know the name of the sport or that knees and elbows were legal.
How a Dojo Fixes a Messy Life
Benny 'The Jet' Urquidez explains how the structured path of martial arts training helps individuals who feel lost in life find a sense of accomplishment and growth.
Why Standing Fighters Up is 'Lying' About Combat
Joe Rogan critiques promoters and referees who stand fighters up due to crowd boredom, arguing it compromises the reality and integrity of actual fighting.
Why American Kickboxing Stagnated
Joe Rogan and Benny Urquidez discuss how restrictive rules in early American kickboxing, like banning leg kicks, prevented the sport from growing as large as MMA.
Martial Arts as a Vehicle for Human Potential
A deep discussion on how the discipline of martial arts translates to success in all areas of life and the importance of a code of honor.
Why Elite Fighters are the Nicest People
Joe Rogan uses Georges St-Pierre as an example of why the most dangerous people on Earth often have the kindest demeanors because they have nothing to prove.
The Hidden Danger of Training with Concussions
The guests and Joe discuss the dangerous old-school mentality of 'shaking off' head injuries and how many fighters enter the cage already severely compromised.
The Secret to Thai Fighter Longevity: Play Sparring
Explains why Thai fighters can have hundreds of fights by avoiding 'gym wars' and utilizing technical play-sparring instead of trying to hurt each other in training.
The Brutal Reality of Ali vs. Inoki
A first-hand account of the damage Muhammad Ali sustained from leg kicks during his famous crossover fight with Antonio Inoki.
From Manslaughter Parolee to Silver Medalist
The incredible true story of Alex Garcia's journey from prison to fighting for a gold medal against a legendary Cuban champion.
Blinky Rodriguez: From Tragedy to Peace Treaty
Blinky Rodriguez shares the powerful story of losing his son to gang violence and how he used forgiveness to broker a peace treaty in Los Angeles.
Joe Rogan's Solution for MMA Eye Pokes
Joe Rogan discusses a simple equipment change that could solve 80% of eye pokes in modern MMA.
Martial Arts Evolved More in 30 Years Than 10,000
A fascinating look at how the advent of the UFC and global exposure accelerated the development of fighting techniques faster than any other period in human history.
Gene LeBell's Nasty Lipstick Trick
A hilarious and legendary story about how Gene LeBell would choke out students and mark them with lipstick before they were allowed to train with him.
The 99.9% Spiritual Rule of Fighting
Benny explains his philosophy on the breakdown of high-level performance, emphasizing that the internal spiritual state is the most critical factor.
Fighting a 245lb Giant at 145lbs
A wild story from the no-rules era of martial arts where Benny Urquidez had to fight a man 100 pounds heavier than him.
High-Level Problem Solving with Dire Consequences
Joe Rogan provides a profound and widely-cited definition of martial arts competition as a mental and physical test of spirit under extreme pressure.
Forgiving My Son's Killer: A Story of Redemption
Blinky Rodriguez shares a deeply emotional and powerful account of meeting the man who murdered his son in prison and finding the strength to offer unconditional forgiveness.