Episode #497
Tim Kennedy
Books mentioned
The Book of Five Rings
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 02:34:07 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Tim Kennedy, a Special Forces operator and UFC middleweight fighter, joins Joe Rogan to discuss his military and combat sports experiences. They explore topics including the ethics of war, MMA rule changes, hunting, veterans' PTSD, gun control, and the physical toll of fighting.
What they talked about
- UFC Fight for the Troops and veteran respect
- Early life and joining the military
- Training at Jackson-Wink MMA and John Jones
- MMA gloves vs. no gloves and Pride
- Cold water immersion and recovery
- Hunting, conservation, and food sourcing
- TRT and performance-enhancing drugs in MMA
- Weight cutting and future title shots
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