{"id":219,"date":"2025-08-04T07:31:06","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T14:31:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.startingstrengthgyms.com\/library\/?p=219"},"modified":"2025-08-04T07:31:06","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T14:31:06","slug":"better-people-through-learning-to-fight-stronger-is-better-podcast-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.startingstrengthgyms.com\/library\/better-people-through-learning-to-fight-stronger-is-better-podcast-9\/","title":{"rendered":"Better People through Learning to Fight | Stronger is Better Podcast #9"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"Better People through Learning to Fight | Stronger is Better Podcast #9\" style=\"width:640px;max-width:100%;margin:5px;\"><div class=\"lyMe hidef\" id=\"WYL_6syqDRzigUg\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/www.startingstrengthgyms.com\/library\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F6syqDRzigUg%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6syqDRzigUg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT48M30S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2025-08-04T05:15:00Z\" \/><\/div><div id=\"lyte_6syqDRzigUg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.startingstrengthgyms.com\/library\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F6syqDRzigUg%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">Better People through Learning to Fight | Stronger is Better Podcast #9<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/6syqDRzigUg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.startingstrengthgyms.com\/library\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F6syqDRzigUg%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"Better People through Learning to Fight | Stronger is Better Podcast #9\" width=\"640\" height=\"340\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"In this episode of the Stronger is Better Podcast, Nick Delgadillo is interviewed by Hari Fafutis of Tavros Strength in Mexico. Nick describes his approach to physical and mental development through hard physical effort. The discussion dives into: \u2022 Why building strength is the foundation of self-defense \u2022 The role of martial arts in restoring people\u2019s relationship with controlled violence \u2022 The life-changing value of hard physical effort and skill acquisition \u2022 The importance of setting an example of capability and resilience for your family Hari and Nick also discuss how strength training and martial arts create more capable, confident people and how that translates into healthier communities. Find Hari here: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@harifafutis Timestamps 00:00 \u2013 Intro and context of this special episode 02:17 \u2013 Nick\u2019s professional development and teaching philosophy 07:40 \u2013 Why fighting and martial arts became essential 10:53 \u2013 Discovering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and its impact 14:05 \u2013 Balancing marriage, career, and physical pursuits 18:13 \u2013 Hari\u2019s bar fight wake-up call and pursuit of strength 20:52 \u2013 From strength training to self-defense and martial arts 23:34 \u2013 Why Jiu-Jitsu is a foundation for self-defense 28:13 \u2013 The value of strength as \u201cPhase 0\u201d for capability 31:18 \u2013 Ego, hierarchy, and benefits of combat sports 34:36 \u2013 Controlled violence and filling the modern void 39:55 \u2013 Functional training vs. recreational sports 44:07 \u2013 Why hard physical effort builds stronger minds and communities 46:11 \u2013 Setting an example for the next generation 47:45 \u2013 Final thoughts and next steps in capability development \ud83d\udd17 Brought to you by Starting Strength Gyms \ud83c\udfa7 New episodes every other week on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify \ud83d\udce9 Send feedback or questions to: podcast@ssgyms.com *Connect With* #startingstrengthgyms https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/startingstrengthgyms https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/startingstrengthgyms https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/starting-strength-gyms \ud83d\udd17 *Book your free 30-min session:* https:\/\/www.startingstrengthgyms.com\/free-session.html?utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_medium=video&amp;utm_campaign=ytreferral \ud83d\udd17 *Own a Gym:* https:\/\/www.startingstrengthgyms.com\/own-a-gym.html?utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_medium=video&amp;utm_campaign=ytreferral \ud83d\udd17 *Train at a gym:* https:\/\/www.startingstrengthgyms.com\/locations.html?utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_medium=video&amp;utm_campaign=ytreferral \ud83d\udd17 *Coach at a gym:* https:\/\/www.startingstrengthgyms.com\/become-a-coach.html?utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_medium=video&amp;utm_campaign=ytreferral \ud83d\udd17 *Shop for apparel:* https:\/\/store.startingstrengthgyms.com?utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_medium=video&amp;utm_campaign=ytreferral #startingstrengthgyms #startingstrength #strengthtraining #fitness\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:640px;margin:5px;\"><\/div><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>In this episode of the Stronger is Better Podcast, Nick Delgadillo is interviewed by Hari Fafutis of Tavros Strength in Mexico. Nick describes his approach to physical and mental development through hard physical effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion dives into:<br>\u2022 Why building strength is the foundation of self-defense<br>\u2022 The role of martial arts in restoring people\u2019s relationship with controlled violence<br>\u2022 The life-changing value of hard physical effort and skill acquisition<br>\u2022 The importance of setting an example of capability and resilience for your family<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hari and Nick also discuss how strength training and martial arts create more capable, confident people and how that translates into healthier communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find Hari here: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@harifafutis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Timestamps<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>00:00 \u2013 Intro and context of this special episode<br>02:17 \u2013 Nick\u2019s professional development and teaching philosophy<br>07:40 \u2013 Why fighting and martial arts became essential<br>10:53 \u2013 Discovering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and its impact<br>14:05 \u2013 Balancing marriage, career, and physical pursuits<br>18:13 \u2013 Hari\u2019s bar fight wake-up call and pursuit of strength<br>20:52 \u2013 From strength training to self-defense and martial arts<br>23:34 \u2013 Why Jiu-Jitsu is a foundation for self-defense<br>28:13 \u2013 The value of strength as \u201cPhase 0\u201d for capability<br>31:18 \u2013 Ego, hierarchy, and benefits of combat sports<br>34:36 \u2013 Controlled violence and filling the modern void<br>39:55 \u2013 Functional training vs. recreational sports<br>44:07 \u2013 Why hard physical effort builds stronger minds and communities<br>46:11 \u2013 Setting an example for the next generation<br>47:45 \u2013 Final thoughts and next steps in capability development<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd17 Brought to you by Starting Strength Gyms<br>\ud83c\udfa7 New episodes every other week on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify<br>\ud83d\udce9 Send feedback or questions to: podcast@ssgyms.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this episode of the Stronger is Better Podcast, Nick Delgadillo is interviewed by Hari Fafutis of Tavros Strength in Mexico. 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