Chase McDougal | From Skatepark Wars to Dark Horse Clan

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What if becoming the man you’re meant to be isn’t about adding more to your life… What if it’s about having the courage to let parts of yourself die? In this episode of the Relentless Pursuit Podcast, Joe Adams sits down with martial artist, instructor, and Dark Horse Clan founder Chase McDougal for one of the deepest conversations the show has had to date. From growing up in violent skatepark rivalries that shaped his path into martial arts, to walking away from a fight-first identity, Chase shares how discipline, marriage, spirituality, and brotherhood transformed the way he sees strength. Together, Joe and Chase explore what it really means to live by an oath, why modern men are starving for authentic community, how martial arts became a vehicle for personal transformation, and why legacy is measured by what continues after you’re gone—not by what you accomplish while you’re here. Whether you agree with every spiritual belief discussed or not, this conversation is ultimately about responsibility, devotion, identity, sacrifice, and becoming someone worthy of the life you’re trying to build. In this episode: • The childhood fight that changed Chase’s life forever • How martial arts became a path toward discipline instead of violence • Why “The problem is you.” • The hidden cost of keeping an oath • Marriage, loyalty, and killing old versions of yourself • Building brotherhood instead of chasing status • Why modern men desperately need real community • The lessons horses taught Chase about leadership • Paganism, ancestry, runes, and finding a spiritual path • The philosophy behind Dark Horse Clan • What legacy really means • Chase’s relentless pursuit ⸻ Proudly Sponsored By True Friends Moving Company Moving is stressful enough. Having the right people beside you makes all the difference. My family personally used True Friends Moving Company during our recent move, and they exceeded every expectation. Professional, personable, careful, and genuinely invested in making the process smooth fro