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What drives someone to leave the comfort of home, travel to northern Nigeria, and step into one of the world’s oldest and most brutal combat sports? In this episode, I sit down with documentary filmmaker and adventurer Luke Leyland, the first white Westerner to compete in Dambe—an ancient Hausa fighting tradition that is as much about culture, history and identity as it is about combat. Rather than observing from the sidelines, Luke immersed himself in the community, trained alongside local fighters, earned their respect, and ultimately made history inside the arena. Find Luke here - https://www.instagram.com/lukeleyland1?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== But this conversation goes far beyond one fight. We explore what drives Luke’s obsession with the world’s most unusual combat sports, why he believes stepping into another culture is the greatest way to understand it, and how combat can become a bridge between people rather than something that divides them. From the brutal realities of Dambe to competing professionally in medieval armoured combat—and the extraordinary challenges he plans to take on next—Luke is constantly searching for experiences that push him physically, mentally and culturally. This is a conversation about courage, curiosity, purpose, and what happens when you’re willing to walk into the unknown. In this episode we discuss: * Becoming the first white Westerner to fight professionally in Dambe * The history and traditions behind Nigeria’s ancient combat sport * Training for a fight with no blueprint to follow * Respect, culture and breaking barriers through shared experiences * Medieval armoured combat and fighting in full steel armour * The psychology of stepping into fear * Luke’s mission to uncover and document extraordinary combat sports around the world If you’ve ever wondered what lies beyond mainstream sport—or what happens when someone chooses experience over comfort—this is an episode you won’t forget. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Luke Leyland and the podcast 00:19 Luke's journey into combat sports and documentary filmmaking 02:01 Discovery of Dambe and initial interest 03:02 Getting in touch with Nigerian promoters 04:20 The significance of making history in Dambe 05:03 What is Dambe and its origins 07:07 The Amazon Prime documentary and cultural immersion 09:38 The hand wrapping and spiritual practices in Dambe 14:35 Experiencing the sport and taking hits 15:39 Rules and techniques in Dambe 17:10 Training and fighting strategies 19:32 Why Luke chose to fight in Nigeria 22:52 The mindset of destiny and conquering 26:06 Overcoming fears and taking next steps 28:10 Security and cultural differences in Nigeria 30:24 Training in the UK for Dambe 32:32 The fight with Shagon and fight analysis 37:36 Lessons learned and cultural appreciation 38:32 Reflections on the experience and future plans 43:47 Next adventures and other unique sports 59:15 Luke's advocacy for mental health and community support 01:04:23 The importance of community initiatives and charities 01:05:22 Closing thoughts and social media links

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