I don’t recommend this lightly . . .
I don’t’ recommend this because the world is preparing for a post-apocalyptic scenario (though that’s not entirely out of the question.)
I recommend it because fighting is one of the few skills that strengthens both mind and body while reconnecting you with the essence of being a man.
American men are in severe crisis . . .
Statistically, socially and spiritually.
You and I are four times more likely to die by suicide than women.
Nearly 1/3rd of men under 30 years old have no long-term partner or relationship.
Many feel lost, alienated, alone, fatigued and unsure of their role in a world that increasingly sidelines traditional masculinity.
Add to this crisis the fact that physical fitness has tanked. Obesity rates among men have soared to nearly 35% of the population and nearly 10% of use or severely obese.
Forget about throwing a punch . . . many of us can barely bend over and tie our shoelaces without throwing up.
The decline physically mirrors our emotional and social fatigue.
Nearly half the men I see feel powerless and disconnected from their bodies.
The traits that once defined manhood . . .
Resilience, physical strength, the ability to protect . . .
These have faded into the background.
We have a generation of men who are adrift, living lives without purpose, homogenous with pretty pansies.
If our forefathers were to see us today, they’d be horrified . . . maybe even repulsed.
The men who founded this country, built it with their bare hands, defended it with their blood and carried themselves with pride would struggle to recognize the soft, aimless, slovenly churls that many have become today.
Why Fight?
Historically, fighting was integral to being a man . . .
Not just for survival, but as a core part of identity.
It symbolized strength, courage, and the ability to protect and provide.
Kings didn’t simply inherit their crowns; they earned them on the battlefield, leading their warriors and defending their realms.
To rule was to fight, to endure and to stand in the and face danger.
The Greeks understood this, immortalizing combat in the Olympic Games with wrestling, boxing and pankration – essentially modern day mixed martial arts.
Yet, unlike today, they weren’t just entertaining sports, they were sacred. They embodied the ideal of physical, mental and emotional excellence. They were martial.
They separated the men from the boys.
Take for example Aeschylus, considered the father of the early Greek tragedy, having written more than 90 plays. He was more celebrated for his valor as a soldier than for his literary masterpieces.
Martial prowess was a defining virtue. It spoke of a man’s discipline, honor and the ability to confront adversity with both strength and grace.
In today’s world, the need for these skills has been deeply buried under Netflix queues, Uber Eats orders and doom scrolling.
The only warriors of today are the keyboard crusaders, well versed in Twitter tirades, dressed in crusty sweatpants.
Behind this bravado, is a glaring void . . .
A lack of real-world action and readiness.
The ability to defend yourself, your loved ones, or even a stranger on the subway or in the grocery store equips you to face life’s challenges with clarity and grit.
Learning to fight isn’t about chasing conflict . . .
It’s about being ready for the battle that life will inevitably throw at you.
Life, for all its beauty, is a relentless war of attrition that can chip away at your family, friends and freedoms one small chip at a time.
Humans have two fundamental needs:
- Attachment – a bond to someone in whom they have complete trust
- Authenticity – the ability to accept and live the life of exactly who you are
I speak from experience. I grew up a suburban kid who avoided conflict and avoided pain.
In fact, I became a doctor to help solve other’s and my own physical and mental pain.
Authenticity requires a man to produce and protect.
I have a great family, friends and an amazing spouse.
I worked to buy the identity sold by the world.
I studied hard, I took tests, I read the books, I exercised, I ran triathlons, I lifted weights, I tried to be healthy.
Yet, this never filled the void of authenticity.
I Resisted.
I didn’t want to be “toxic.”
Who wants to endure, bloody noses, black eyes, broken ribs, jammed fingers and aching muscles?
Then, I learned that we are, each of us as men, alone.
This is the first law of masculinity. It is the most important law of masculinity that you must understand.
Only women and children are loved and valued in the world unconditionally.
As a man, your only value is the value that you can bring to your home, your family, your tribe.
I am not special.
You are not special.
The world sells superficial identities that are fleeting, synthetic, empty and wholly unsatisfying.
We live in a world of single, spoiled boys who have been able to walk away from any commitment or association. Ye this behavior is unworthy of respect.
Your authenticity as a man comes from the respect you earn; it is never freely given.
You will be criticized, pushed to your limits and stretched. Men will only give you their respect when it is earned.
Your brothers will not love you unconditionally. They never have, and they never will.
Learning to fight provides competence as a member of the group who can carry his own weight.
A child is a child. But an incompetent adult is a beggar.
Why I Stopped Resisting.
This is what I learned as a man . . .
I finally learned that in order to produce, you need to obtain permission from men who produce nothing.
I saw that money is flowing to those who deal, not in goods or services, but in favors.
I saw that men get richer by graft and by pull than by true work, and our laws don’t protect you and I against them, but only protect them against you and me.
I saw 20 years of corruption being rewarded, and honesty become a self-sacrifice.
I learned that our society is doomed.
I learned that I must be prepared to fight and defend my family, by beliefs, my livelihood and my tribe.
And, it was when I realized this, that I realized I could no longer live as an incompetent beggar.
Over the years I’ve tried karate, I’ve tried aikido, I’ve tried boxing.
This was not enough. I found a coach and sword master who understood the need to begin training my whole body as a weapon. I learned full contact sword fighting. In a fight, using all four limbs is essential. There are really only three sports that train all four limbs in a true martial battlefield technique . . .
These three teach honor, respect and true martial history.
So, my invitation to you, gentlemen is this . . .
Break out of your comfort zone . . .
I dare you to reclaim your manhood.
Train. Fight. Awaken the warrior within.
It will change your life.
To Your Health & Longevity,
Adam Nally, DO