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The Brutal Reality of Martial Arts Tournaments in the 1970s #shorts

The Brutal Reality of Martial Arts Tournaments in the 1970s #shorts

From CMJJ Headquarters

June 23, 2026

☕ NEW GUEST ☕

Episode 24 of Coffee Time with Carlos features martial artist, instructor and longtime competitor Rob Kurban. Roy was also a U.S. Army Vet and former Justice of the Peace.

In this episode, Rob takes us back to a time when tournaments weren't held in polished arenas... they were fought on concrete floors, dirt, and even parking lots. The rules were different. The conditions were rough. And competitors learned quickly that there were no excuses.

These stories aren't just martial arts history, they're the mindset that shaped a generation of fighters.

Don't miss this fascinating conversation with Rob Kurban.

🎧 Episode 24 drops this Friday.

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