Athens Jiu-Jitsu
2025-05-10T14:43:08.460Z
Was my home gym for many years, fought amateur and professional MMA under its name 7 times. I have been banned, as well as several of my good friends, for possessing political opinions that are shared by the majority of Gen Z today. Opinions shared by many members of that gym, presently not banned, but far less vocal and associative, young, old, inbetween. These views are described as ne*-**zi, or white supr***cist, but this is not the case. I am simply an American Nationalist. My views are shared, and echo in mainstream media, on social media, podcasts, all of it, by many. I met all of these good friends here at Athens TN, as I transplanted here following my marine corps service('15-'19). My children have grown up on these mats, from day one to their first steps, in the case of my second. I intended for them to train here forever as they now approach training age, (3 and 5) but that shan't be the case now, as I am unwelcome. I truly believe that if we discussed these things at length, there would be far more agreement than disagreement, but I feel that ship has sailed. Perhaps not. I am always open to talk. Brave Men Dare to stand for their beliefs, for the truth, even in the face ridicule, persecution, and, at worst, ostracization. I fear none of it. Come whatever may. The current owner gave me an inhaler on my first day training, I returned the favor as a form of breaking contact. Good bye, man. I am not mad, disappointed, or inbetween. Wholly indifferent, and numb, to be honest. I just think differently, that's all. Semper Fidelis, devil dog. I shall always be that, ever faithful, to my nation, and to my people. I cannot serve two masters, and once you know the truth, there is no going back. Goodbye, AJJ. Insane to think of all those conversations regarding national events of the past 4 years, and the media manipulation, and the buzzwords, and the congruence of our opinions on such subjects, only to see you all heel. Immediately. Lol. I guess I should've known when I walked in an all your smiles turned to frowns. At least your kids ran to me, I taught them a handstand before we talked. Take my business card down, that we may have no further association. Sorry it ended as such. Sorry to low star you, exactly as you said you're sorry to ban me. No hate, not for any of you there. Sad, numb, idk. Wake up. Ave AmericaI am certain you will respond by saying Brave Men Dare to stand against racism or ideologies that are exclusive, or a quip about supremacy, it is ok. I prefer that to the AI.Ultimately, a good gym for family and children. Decent in comp, a few hitters at all belt levels, a few improperly belted blues and purples. Excellent array black belts with varying styles. Decent amount of women students, for the ladies looking for self defense. Need a more takedown focused program. Good luck to you all, and God Bless, regardless of your race, creed, or politics.With love, apathy and confusion, idk..-Thomas
Was my home gym for many years, fought amateur and professional MMA under its name 7 times. I have been banned, as well as several of my good friends,... More