Tony Moon, The L.A Riots “Roof Top Korean” - Fight Back Ep. 60
Tony Moon stopped by the studio, with Arthur Kwon Lee, to talk to Jake about his role in the 1992 L.A. riots where he and his friends famously protected Koreatown from rioters. They also discussed the George Floyd/BLM riots, Antifa protests and street fights, the impact of January 6th, the pandemic, California’s current politics, and much more. Tony Moon on X: https://x.com/RoofKorean7Arthur Kwon Lee on X: https://x.com/badaznSupport the podcast by purchasing merch at http://fightbackpodcast.com and save 10% by using promo code FIGHTBACK10http://MerakiMedicinal.com/fightback is the best source for methylene blue, and purchases help us fund our free speech platform. Save 15% with our link, or use code FIGHTBACK. 00:00 Introduction 00:23 Meeting Tony Moon: The Infamous Rooftop Korean05:55 The 1992 LA Riots: A Historical Context08:11 Modern Parallels: George Floyd Riots12:14 The Importance of Self-Defense and Community19:33 Korean Immigration and Cultural Pride33:57 The Role of Masculinity and Martial Arts39:48 Cultural Assimilation and Respect44:44 The Impact of January 6th46:05 Antifa and Political Protests55:25 Personal Struggles with the FBI01:04:33 The Importance of Martial Arts Training01:06:32 The Antifa Brawl Incident01:09:24 Becoming Politically Active01:10:17 The Pandemic and Government Distrust01:29:50 The Role of Honor in Masculinity01:36:34 Future Aspirations and Closing Thoughts