by Lee McGrath | Mar 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
The relationship between martial arts and the manosphere is more complicated than it first appears. On the surface, both spaces talk about discipline, masculinity, strength, and self improvement. But in practice, my experience with martial arts, especially MMA, has...
by Lee McGrath | Feb 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Martial arts was never something I casually picked up. It is something I love. From early on, I knew I wanted martial arts to be part of my life for as long as possible. What began as a hobby became a lifestyle, and over time that lifestyle became my profession. But...
by Lee McGrath | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
In September 2018, something happened that shook my view of loyalty in martial arts. I’d left a stable career to coach at an independent martial arts gym full-time. I’d trained there from my early 20s, and even as a teenager. It was more to me than just training, it...
by Lee McGrath | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
During the Covid restrictions, I often took myself to the park with my gymnastics rings. I’d hang them from a tree or the changing room roof and spend hours practicing strength work. It was my escape during a difficult time, a way to focus, to progress, to level up my...
by Lee McGrath | Aug 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
There’s been a lot of conversation lately about the decision to introduce a dedicated security team in our town centre people are asking why they’re here, what powers they have, and whether this is the right approach. Let’s be clear: the reason they’re here is simple...
