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/RoofKorean7
Arthur Kwon Lee on X: https://x.com/badazn

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00:00 Introduction
00:23 Meeting Tony Moon: The Infamous Rooftop Korean
05:55 The 1992 LA Riots: A Historical Context
08:11 Modern Parallels: George Floyd Riots
12:14 The Importance of Self-Defense and Community
19:33 Korean Immigration and Cultural Pride
33:57 The Role of Masculinity and Martial Arts
39:48 Cultural Assimilation and Respect
44:44 The Impact of January 6th
46:05 Antifa and Political Protests
55:25 Personal Struggles with the FBI
01:04:33 The Importance of Martial Arts Training
01:06:32 The Antifa Brawl Incident
01:09:24 Becoming Politically Active
01:10:17 The Pandemic and Government Distrust
01:29:50 The Role of Honor in Masculinity
01:36:34 Future Aspirations and Closing Thoughts