The Arshan Samimian Show is an unfiltered exploration of politics, philosophy, business, power, and combat, for people building something real, not just talking about it. From the mindset behind combat sports to the strategy behind building a business, this is where the conversation happens.
Ladies and gentlemen, meet Cody Galloway: An amateur MMA fighter, 4X Pankration champion, sponsored athlete, entrepreneur, leader, and my MMA coach. In this episode, we take a deep dive into everything from his road to the top, complete with strategies on how to get there. Enjoy the show.
Where to Find Cody Galloway: Instagram — @codyxgalloway
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EPISODE BREAKDOWN
00:00 Introduction: One Month Left Before My MMA Debut
01:12 Where My Journey Began and Why I Transitioned to MMA
05:14 Why Dark Emotions Are Not a Good Source of Motivation
09:53 The Rise of Toxicity in the Combat Sports Environment
14:14 Why MMA Doesn’t Require an Evil Personality
18:03 Approaching the Journey Through Love Instead of Hate
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14 Sept 2026
Have a Good Purpose for Why You’re Pursuing Combat Sports — The UFC Roadmap
Another day closer to becoming King of the UFC. This is the official roadmap.
THE IRON FIST STANDARD
Striking Mastery • Elite Gear • Combat Science
🔗 https://www.ironfistco (https://www.ironfistco)...
THE IRON DOCTRINE
The newsletter on Power, Philosophy, and Combat.
✉️ Subscribe: https://substack.com/@ (https://substack.com/@)....
THE NETWORK
The Show | Spotify: https://open.spotify.c (https://open.spotify.c).... • Apple: https://podcasts.apple (https://podcasts.apple)....
Socials | Instagram: / arshansamimian • TikTok: / arshansamimian • X: https://x.com/arshansa (https://x.com/arshansa)... • LinkedIn: / arshan-samimian-940831309
CONTACT
For business, inquiries, and training:
📧 arshansamimian@gmail.com (mailto:arshansamimian@gmail.com)
EPISODE BREAKDOWN
00:00 Introduction: One Month Left Before My MMA Debut
1:12 Where My Journey Began and Why I Transitioned to MMA
5:14 Why Dark Emotions Are Not a Good Source of Motivation
9:53 The Rise of Toxicity in the Combat Sports Environment
14:14 Why MMA Doesn’t Require an Evil Personality
18:03 Approaching the Journey Through Love Instead of Hate
26 Aug 2026
If You’re Starting MMA, Watch This First — The UFC Roadmap
Another day closer to becoming King of the UFC. This is the official roadmap.
THE IRON FIST STANDARD
Striking Mastery • Elite Gear • Combat Science
🔗 https://www.ironfistco (https://www.ironfistco)...
THE IRON DOCTRINE
The newsletter on Power, Philosophy, and Combat.
✉️ Subscribe: https://substack.com/@ (https://substack.com/@)....
THE NETWORK
The Show | Spotify: https://open.spotify.c (https://open.spotify.c).... • Apple: https://podcasts.apple (https://podcasts.apple)....
Socials | Instagram: / arshansamimian • TikTok: / arshansamimian • X: https://x.com/arshansa (https://x.com/arshansa)... • LinkedIn: / arshan-samimian-940831309
CONTACT
For business, inquiries, and training:
📧 arshansamimian@gmail.com (mailto:arshansamimian@gmail.com)
EPISODE BREAKDOWN
00:00 Introduction: Why This Video Matters
00:53 The Driving Metaphor: Non-Linear Progress
03:11 Failing Tests & Overcoming Roadblocks
09:56 The Core Lesson: Martial Arts as a Competitive Game
15:26 Final Advice for Beginners
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