Happy 4th of July from the 40 & Fighting Podcast! This week, John and Anthony kick back for an episode covering a little bit of everything happening in the world of martial arts and beyond. From Independence Day weekend celebrations to the excitement of the FIFA World Cup, we dive into what's been grabbing our attention both on and off the mats. We also discuss the continued growth of Judo in the United States, what LA 2028 could mean for the sport, and why the Olympic spotlight could inspire the next generation of martial artists. As always, the conversation naturally drifts into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, training, competition, current events, and plenty of laughs along the way. Whether you're a BJJ practitioner, Judoka, MMA fan, or just enjoy hearing two training partners talk life, this episode has something for you. In this episode: 4th of July weekend traditions ⚽ World Cup excitement and favorite storylines The future of Judo heading into the LA 2028 Olympics #BJJ #BrazilianJiuJitsu #Judo #Olympics #LA2028 #WorldCup #UFC #MMA #MartialArts #Grappling #IBJJF #BJJPodcast #JudoPodcast #40AndFighting #FourthOfJuly #Training #CombatSports #Podcast Random BJJ conversations and training updates Funny stories and life on the mats Why martial arts always seem to find their way into every conversation If you enjoy honest conversations about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, MMA, UFC, competition, training, and life, be sure to subscribe and join us every week! Like the video Leave a comment with your thoughts! Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Join the Discord and be part of the team https://discord.gg/MUgrpSc2nt Save your feet mat burn: https://amzn.to/3uLkJjh Blath Path Gear: https://theblkpath.com/ IG: John: https://www.instagram.com/ghostninjasd Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/beardrolls 40ANDFIGHITNG: https://www.instagram.com/40andfighting_ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@40andfighting