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FBI Hosts Controversial UFC Training Seminar at Quantico

3/16/2026

Summary

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FBI Director Kash Patel and UFC CEO Dana White will host a two-day training seminar for agents at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, on March 14 and 15.
The program will feature UFC fighters Justin Gaethje and Jorge Masvidal sharing combat techniques and training insights.
Some FBI agents criticized the initiative as "surreal" and "wacky."
This announcement follows Kash Patel's recent controversy over his behavior at the Winter Olympics.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1972, the FBI's Behavioral Science Unit, now known as the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU), revolutionized agent training by integrating psychological insights into criminal investigations. Recent seminars featuring UFC fighters like Justin Gaethje and Jorge Masvidal illustrate a shift towards incorporating physical combat skills into training, reflecting evolving strategies in law enforcement that provoke discussions about the appropriateness of such unconventional methods.

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Story summary

FBI Director Kash Patel and UFC CEO Dana White will host a two-day training seminar for agents at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, on March 14 and 15.
The program will feature UFC fighters Justin Gaethje and Jorge Masvidal sharing combat techniques and training insights.
Some FBI agents criticized the initiative as "surreal" and "wacky."
This announcement follows Kash Patel's recent controversy over his behavior at the Winter Olympics.

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