Far-Right Extremist Fight Clubs Are Happening in America’s Forests
Summary
Groups connected to far-right and white nationalist movements organize fight clubs in American forests. These gatherings involve physical fights and serve to build community, recruit members, and strengthen networks among extremists, though they often do not break the law.Key Facts
- Men from far-right groups, like the Lone Star Active Club, hold organized fights in wooded areas.
- These events are known as "forest fights" and include physical combat such as punching and grappling.
- The fights help far-right and white nationalist groups build friendships, recruit, and connect offline.
- Active Clubs are a network linked to white supremacist leaders Robert Rundo and Denis Kapustin.
- The groups are present in at least 34 U.S. states and combine combat sports with spreading extremist messages.
- The Southern Poverty Law Center links combat sport clubs to recruitment for the hate group Patriot Front.
- Attending these fights is not illegal by itself, and law enforcement generally acts only if criminal activity occurs.
- Experts say these events can harm communities even if no crime is committed, due to the hate and extremist views present.
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