#324. Lethal Trained Killer on Danny Dyer's Most Dangerous Men - Mo Teague

In this episode of Eventful Lives, Mo Teague opens up about his tumultuous childhood, early experiences with violence, and his complex relationship with it. Growing up in a troubled household, Mo and his sister attempted serious harm to their mother, shaping his view on violence from an early age. As he progressed into adulthood, he found himself in the military, where his understanding of violence deepened further.

Mo shares his experience working the doors in nightclubs, where he acknowledged that he enjoyed the thrill of confrontation. He discusses his appearance on Danny Dyer's Most Deadliest Men, the interactions he had with Dyer, and how productions can often misconstrue or dramatize personal stories, which left him feeling misrepresented.

The conversation also explores the impact of PTSD on his life, stemming from childhood trauma and military experiences. Mo explains that many of his violent episodes were not about being inherently brutal, but rather a reflection of his upbringing and his learned behaviors.

Teague highlights the importance of self-defense techniques, his thoughts on fight tactics, and how to read a situation. He emphasizes that while everyone has the capability for violence, not everyone has the same capacity to enact it.

Overall, Mo expresses a strong sense of gratitude for his life and the lessons he’s learned. He’s shifted from a place of resentment toward violence to a more balanced and introspective view, aiming to impart his knowledge through teaching martial arts.