Tyson Larone is a BJJ belt, a Muay Thai teacher, TEDx speaker, and a strongman competitor. In this episode he and I dive deep into exploring how BJJ can be used for self defense.
Topics include how context changes everything in self defense… adaptations that women and smaller people need to make…the problems with the one time self defense seminar model… the need for force-multipliers and whether guns can act as that force multiplier… the single biggest thing any man can do to keep the women in his life safe and more. We also look at the perceptions and expressions of masculinity, conservative-appearing privilege, and much more.
Tyson, as always, comes armed with data and receipts! Check it out…
IMPORTANT: This podcast was recorded in early December 2024 but only released in early January 2025. Therefore some of the dates referenced are incorrect.Tyson’s flashlight course IS currently available at gethomesafe.online, Stephan STILL wants his Christmas presents.
My “The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich” by William Shirer Kindle offer is valid until the end of January 2025.
And the Debunk the Funk video breakdown of the RFK book is here.
BJJ and Self Defense, What Does the Data Say? – Audio Only Version
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More About Tyson Larone
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Click here for the whole episode with Jesse “Rough Hands” Walker.
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This is a loaded topic for both of us, because both of our families lived in fascist states during World War 2 (mine in Germany, his in Italy). Which is why I almost went with an alternate title, namely A German and an Italian Walk Into a Bar…
Click here for the whole episode with Daniele Bolelli.
Ramsey Dewey is an MMA coach now based in Shanghai, China. I really enjoyed our conversation, including
How wearing headgear in sparring actually makes things WORSE for your brain
His controvesey with Master Wong
Why China could take over MMA
What self defense ‘experts’ get wrong
What happens to martial arts that don’t spar
Ramsey’s experience on The Ultimate Self Defense Championship
And more.
Click here for the whole episode with Ramsey Dewey.
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