MAKE ARGUING FUN AGAIN
We're building the infrastructure for competitive debate at every level—from local club nights to national championships. Two tiers. One movement. Unlimited potential.
THE VISION
SuperDebate isn't just another debate platform. We're recreating the Greek Agora for modern times—spaces where people come together to engage in spirited dialogue, test ideas, and build community.
Debate has been gatekept by academic institutions for too long. We're democratizing it. Anyone can walk in, pick a side, and start arguing. No degree required. No prior experience needed.
It's competitive but not cutthroat. Challenging but accessible. Serious but fun. The kind of activity that makes you sharper, builds genuine friendships, and reminds you that disagreement can be a path to understanding.
"We're not building a platform. We're building a cultural movement. A place where intellectual combat is a sport, communities form around ideas, and the best arguments win."
— John Thomas Connor, Founder
A DEBATE CLUB IN EVERY CITY
That's the goal. Thousands of local chapters, millions of debaters, and a championship circuit that turns the best into household names. We're just getting started.
Start a ClubTWO TIERS. ONE MOVEMENT.
SuperDebate grows through a simple but powerful strategy. Each tier works independently, but together they create something unstoppable.
The Grassroots Network
Toastmasters Model
Scalable, volunteer-run debate clubs in every city. Local organizers host weekly events with minimal overhead. Small participation fees keep it self-sustaining. We provide the playbook, tools, and platform—communities bring the passion.
- Turnkey event management
- Local volunteer leadership
- Self-sustaining economics
- Community-driven growth
The Championship Stage
UFC Model
Professional-level debate championships with production value, sponsors, and real stakes. Regional and national tournaments that showcase the best debaters. Media partnerships amplify the spectacle. This is debate as a competitive sport.
- High-production events
- Sponsorship revenue
- Media partnerships
- Championship prestige
THE CULTURAL FLYWHEEL
The two tiers reinforce each other. Grassroots clubs create talent and demand. Championship events create aspiration and visibility. Either tier works alone, but together they become a cultural flywheel with massive potential.
Grassroots Creates Talent
Local clubs train thousands of debaters
Championships Create Aspiration
Top performers compete on the big stage
Visibility Drives Interest
Championship events attract new participants
Growth Fuels Both Tiers
More debaters, more clubs, bigger championships
CHANGING SOCIETY FROM THE GROUND UP
We're not just building a debate platform. We're building the infrastructure for a more thoughtful, empathetic, and intellectually engaged society.
A MORE THOUGHTFUL CITIZENRY
In a world drowning in hot takes and echo chambers, SuperDebate creates spaces where people actually think before they speak. Where you have to understand the other side to beat them.
Every debate forces you to consider perspectives you'd never encounter in your social media feed. That's not just good debate practice—it's the foundation of a functioning democracy.
EMPATHY THROUGH OPPOSITION
The magic of structured debate: you might be assigned to argue for something you disagree with. And in doing so, you discover that the "other side" has real points, real concerns, real humanity.
That experience of genuinely understanding an opposing view doesn't just make you a better debater. It makes you a better citizen, neighbor, and human being.
BRIDGE DIVIDES
When you shake hands with your opponent after a fierce debate, you remember they're a person, not a caricature. That's how we rebuild civic trust.
KILL ECHO CHAMBERS
Online algorithms show you what you already believe. Debate clubs expose you to what you don't. That's not comfortable, but it's essential.
ELEVATE DISCOURSE
Replace screaming matches with structured arguments. Replace Twitter threads with face-to-face dialogue. Raise the bar for how we discuss ideas.
MEET JOHN CONNOR
From the South Side of Chicago to city-wide debate champion. From startup founder to movement builder. Discover how debate transformed a 15-year-old jock into someone who believes ideas can change the world.
Read His StoryJOIN THE MOVEMENT
Whether you want to debate at your local club, compete in championships, or start a chapter in your city—there's a place for you.
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