The Lost Files

Married...with Jiu-Jitsu

10 years ago, I published my first longform—an interview with actor Ed O'Neill on the role Brazilian jiu-jitsu played in his life and career…

Jul 12 •

MMA forums shaped one of the American Right’s most influential thinkers

Darryl Cooper, the podcaster spewing Nazi apologia, says he cut his internet teeth on MMA forums.It sounds odd—until you remember those same forums…

Apr 23 •

At this woman-run gym, the workout is political

This isn’t your average fitness class.

Apr 16 •

Fighting Fascism: The anarchist coach behind Greece’s anti-fascist fight club

With an extensive resume in fighting fascism and far-right movements across Europe and Asia, a Greek coach founded his own anti-fascist Muay Thai fight…

Feb 26 •

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