In this episode, Truth talks with Tye Tonkin – owner and head coach at Sanda Fighting Arts in Watertown, MA. The two discuss Tye’s background and history in martial arts, opening a new business/gym amidst the covid pandemic and shutdowns, Tye's philosophy on integrating aspects of traditional martial arts / Kung Fu into combat sports such as Sanda (Chinese kickboxing),  and Shuai Jiao (Chinese wrestling) especially in regards to practical fighting applications, competition and MMA. They also discuss the importance of fostering freedom/wanderlust in youth, Bokh (Inner Mongolian Wrestling), Tye’s background in training and competing in both traditional and combat arts, as well as his pathway into becoming a coach/instructor in Sanda and Shuai Jiao  – which are more obscure arts in the US as of now…   For more info: IG: @coachtyetonkin / @sanda_fighting_arts http://www.sandafightingarts.com   As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Also please leave a review!   Follow us on IG: @bigtruth For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: bigtruthpodcast@gmail.com For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com     The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: - Manscaped (IG: @manscaped / www.mandscaped.com) – use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order and free shipping!! - Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com) - Chopcult (IG: @chopcult / www.chopcult.com) - Omerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) - use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order! - Pitchfork (IG: @pitchforkny / www.pitchforkny.com) - Full Speed Ahead (IG: @fullspeedaheadshow / www.fullspeedaheadshow.com)