EPISODE 18 | BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU PODCAST
Rob Ingram: Outing Fake Black Belts on the Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast
Rob's first time on the show. Fake black belts, real death threats, and the eternal wash your belt debate.
Apr 27, 2020 | 1 hr 7 min
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/ About episode 18
Rob Ingram is the founder of McDojoLife, the account that calls out fake black belts, fake martial arts and fake martial artists. This was his first appearance on Jiu Jitsu Dummies.
Milton and Rob cover the story behind McDojoLife, the relaunch of the McDojo Show podcast, the death threats that come with the job, how he keeps martial arts legit, and his advice for gym and academy owners. Plus the first look at his McDojoLife documentary, and of course, team wash your belt or team power is in your belt.
/ What we talked about
13:41 Keeping martial arts legit
How Rob goes after fake black belts and fake martial artists.
37:33 Death threats
What happens when you call people out for a living.
50:19 Has Rob competed in Jiu Jitsu?
Rob's own time on the mats.
51:41 His ultimate goal in martial arts
Where Rob wants McDojoLife to go.
55:35 The craziest thing he has seen
The wildest Jiu Jitsu and MMA stories from his inbox.
/ Quick questions
Who is Rob Ingram?
Rob Ingram is the founder of McDojoLife, which calls out fake black belts, fake martial arts and unsafe practices.
What is McDojoLife?
McDojoLife is Rob Ingram's brand and community that exposes fraud and fake rank in martial arts. You can find it on Instagram at @mcdojolife.
Has Rob Ingram been on the show more than once?
Yes. Rob came back for Episodes 134, 147 and 165.
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/ More guest episodes
Rob Ingram Episode 134
Rob drove five hours to do this one in person. His five rules for spotting a McDojo, the seahorse guy, and the night his instructor caught fire.
Rob Ingram Episode 147
Rob and Milton explain why they teamed up to require background checks and SafeSport training for academy owners. Also: a guy who made more than 65 YouTube accounts to yell at Rob.
Rob Ingram Episode 165
The man behind McDojoLife on what it takes to keep students safe, why background checks still matter, and whether Steven Seagal would last in a real fight.
/ More from the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu podcast
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