Matt Thornton is the founder of Straight Blast Gym International, an association of over 35 gyms worldwide engaged in training athletes in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, boxing and mixed martial arts. Matt has also been applying many of his ideas to the discipline of philosophy, where he champions skepticism, rationality, and the scientific method.

Matt speaks with Chris about the concepts of Aliveness in training and authenticity in martial arts and life in genneral. Also discussed is Connor McGregor as Connor trains out of SBG Ireland.