Modern Wisdom #458 - Phrost - Fighting The World Of Fake Martial Arts
Apr 9, 2022
Phrost, the Editor at Bullshido, dives deep into the world of martial arts, debunking fake styles. He humorously examines the impact of MMA on traditional martial arts and critiques online arguments as public spectacles. The conversation also humorously touches on Will Smith's Oscars incident to question masculinity and public perception. Plus, Phrost shares outrageous stories from real-life fight clubs and explores the ridiculousness of certain martial arts myths, all while emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and self-defense.
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Will Smith Slap
- Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars, but Phrost thought he could have hit harder.
- Many thought the slap was staged, but Phrost believes it highlighted that action movies aren't real life.
Chris Rock's Reaction
- Chris Rock's composed reaction to the slap was impressive, and he even made a joke about it.
- Phrost joked that Rock wasn't knocked out because he's not Chris Paper.
Bullshido Origins
- Phrost's website Bullshido started by calling out fake martial artists.
- The site's expansion led to real-life fight clubs called "throwdowns."