#90 - Rob Ingram - The McDojo Life: Exposing Martial Arts Scams and Cults

About this episode

Rob Ingram discusses his mission to expose frauds and cults in martial arts, highlighting manipulative tactics and the lack of regulatory oversight.

In this hilarious episode, Rob from McDojo Life discusses his mission to expose frauds and cults in martial arts, offering insight into the manipulative tactics used by instructors and how the lack of regulatory oversight enables predatory behaviour. Support the show GET OUR FREE EMAILS - https://pjfitnesscoaching.aweb.page/GrapplersPerspective Co-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard) Insta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjj Audio & Video Edited, and Produced by Paul Johnson Looking to find, organise or manage seminars? Download Matador today and start finding seminars with your favourite athlete’s - https://matadorapp.io Protect Your Grip with 10% off Sticky Grips Finger Tape & Streetwear! Use code: GPGRIPS10 at https://www.stickygrips.co.uk Support us by joining our exclusive YouTube community at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpb3LiQJyU-pYFUO3qk1ohw/join 10% off Mr Bassett’s Grappler’s Soap! Use Code: EVERYDAY at https://www.mrbassetts.com . Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk

People in this episode

Hosts: Paul Johnson, Danny Allen

Guest: Rob Ingram

Topics covered

• martial arts
• scams
• cults
• fraud exposure
• manipulative tactics
• regulatory oversight

Keywords

• martial arts scams
• McDojo Life
• fraud in martial arts
• cult exposure
• manipulative instructors
• predatory behavior

Sponsors

Sticky Grips, Mr Bassett’s

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: McDojo Life, Flo Martial Arts, Matador

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