Political / Ideological
Active Club Network (white nationalist combat sports)
24/40· HighConfidence: Medium
Decentralised white-nationalist combat-sports network founded by Robert Rundo (Rise Above Movement). Combines MMA training with explicit white-nationalist ideology. SPLC hate-group designation.
CLCI radar
High Control
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control5/10
Information Control6/10
Thought Control7/10
Emotional Control5/10
Modifiers (+1)
+1 for SPLC hate-group designation and documented violent incidents.
Founded
2020+
Members
Dozens of chapters globally; growth continuing (2026).
Active in
USA, Europe, Global
In context
The Active Club Network grew from Rundo's earlier Rise Above Movement (RAM) and now spans dozens of regional chapters globally. Members combine combat-sports training with overtly white-nationalist ideology and content production. Multiple chapters classified as hate groups by SPLC. Rundo was extradited from Romania to USA in 2023.
Key control doctrines
- White-nationalist ideology with combat-sports training
- Robert Rundo lineage
Legal cases & controversies
- DOJ Rundo case
- Multiple chapter SPLC designations
Timeline
- 2017Rise Above Movement violence at Charlottesville and California rallies
- 2020+Active Club Network expansion
- 2023Rundo extradited to USA
Sources
- SPLC profiles
- ProPublica investigations
- DOJ Rundo case
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Disclaimer. This profile is an educational summary based on publicly available reports. Many members of this group do not experience the patterns described. Individual congregations and chapters vary widely. If you or someone you know needs support, contact a licensed therapist or the International Cultic Studies Association.