Active Clubs: The Rising Menace of White Supremacy in Today's Society

What seems to be a fitness organization might actually function as a training cell for White supremacists. Small, localized groups known as Active Clubs have surfaced throughout the U.S. and internationally, masking a far more nefarious agenda behind the façade of fitness culture. These clubs represent a novel evolution in White supremacist activities, intertwining extremist beliefs with combat sports. Promoted as harmless workout communities on various social media sites, Active Clubs clandestinely recruit and prepare participants for racially motivated acts of violence through encrypted messaging platforms like Telegram and Wire. Their outreach also encompasses lesser-known services such as Gab and Odysee, in addition to mainstream outlets until those face bans. Global membership is estimated to range from 400 to 1,200, predominantly appealing to young White males. Rapidly expanding across multiple nations, Active Clubs reflect a larger strategic shift in White supremacy towards decentralization, a fitness-oriented brand, and a deeply ingrained warrior identity.