On this episode of Truth Serum, I sit down with Ray Thompson, one of the most accomplished karate coaches in the United States and the man who laid the foundation for Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson.

We talk about Ray’s early years and the origins of when he was fighting himself. His childhood, how he was raised, and how those experiences shaped his mindset around discipline, respect, and work ethic. Ray shares what it was like growing up in a tougher era, why those lessons still matter today, and how they influenced the way he raised his own children.

We also get into parenting. What Ray believes parents today are getting wrong, why kids need more structure and accountability, and how raising tougher, more resilient children starts with consistency, standards, and leading by example.

This conversation is about legacy, responsibility, and raising strong people in a world that has gotten a little too comfortable.

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