Jon & Andy's Socials:Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/fightaestheticasia/

Website: https://asia.fightaesthetic.com/

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Fight Aesthetic is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brand founded in the UK by Malaysian British visionaries of the Gentle Art in 2012.

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Recorded and Edited by Modal Creative Studio: https://www.modalstudio.com

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Description:

The Journey of Aesthetic: From Jiu Jitsu Enthusiasts to Brand PioneersIn this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Andy and Jon Chan, the brothers behind the global Jiu-Jitsu Brand Fight Aesthetic.

They share their beginnings in Jiu Jitsu, how they transitioned from Jiujiteros to brand owners, and the challenges they face in the Jiu-Jitsu apparel market.

They discuss key moments from their time starting Aesthetic: from its inception in 2011 to officially launching in 2012. They discuss pivotal moments like their first black belt sponsorship, their move back to Asia from the UK, and their plans for Aesthetic's future.

Thank you Jon and Andy for your time and the invite to Aesthetic's first official Jiu-Jitsu camp with Jozef Chen.

Not Guts,

No Glory,

No Legend,

No Story

Timestamps

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0:00 Introduction & Sponsor Shoutouts

1:21 Kuala Lumpur & Jozef Chen Camp

1:48 Meet the Founders: Andy and John

2:06 Journey into Jiu Jitsu

3:36 The Birth of Aesthetic: From Idea to Reality

6:10 Design Philosophy & Inspirations

8:23 Global Recognition & Sponsorships

11:16 Challenges & Growth in Asia

13:39 Personal Favorite Products

14:44 Proudest Moments & Lessons Learned

23:13 Future Plans & Aspirations

25:34 Gratitude

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Dorothy's Socials:

Sponsor: https://www.instagram.com/alleonecn/

https://www.instagram.com/betterfightfellowship/

She shares her insights on various Jiu-Jitsu tournaments, the pros and cons of different rule sets, and her experiences training in top gyms like AOJ and B-Team.

Dorothy also discusses challenges faced by female practitioners, including dealing with safety while traveling and encountering inappropriate behavior. She emphasizes the importance of professionalism in the sport and the benefits of competing for skill improvement.

2:08 Dorothy Dao: her introduction to Jiu-Jitsu

05:19 Training & Competing

13:19 Life & Training Abroad

20:30 Navigating Safety & Instructionals

24:00 The Value of Watching Matches

24:35 Note-Taking & Teaching Techniques

25:10 Training & Learning from Different Coaches

26:01 Experiences at B Team & Other Gyms

27:18 Growth of Grappling in Asia

29:01 Future Plans & Enjoying Training Again

30:06 Match Commentary & Strategies

35:14 Rapid Fire

38:24 Personal Development & Role Models

39:45 Steroids in Jiu Jitsu

41:48 Street Fight AKA "Self Defense"

43:21 Professionalism in Jiu Jitsu

44:57 The Importance of Competing

45:52 Gratitude

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2:09 Guest Introduction: Joseph Henle

2:30 Joseph's Early Career & The Ultimate Fighter Experience

3:46 Lessons from Big John McCarthy

6:33 Making an Impression: The Importance of Visibility in MMA

20:43 The Journey to Becoming a Coach at Tiger Muay Thai

32:13 Building a Tribe at Tiger

33:10 Balancing Roles and Responsibilities

34:06 The Call to Coach at Tiger

34:56 Family & Relocation to Bangkok

37:05 Kids' Activities & Family Life

38:54 Challenges of Running an MMA Gym

41:15 Teaching Philosophy & Student Retention

55:04 Integrating Wrestling into Jiu Jitsu

57:39 The Intimacy of Jiu Jitsu

59:05 Business and MMA Anecdotes

59:47 The Loop Choke Story

1:02:04 Reflections on Coaching and Competitions

1:04:06 Rapid Fire Segment

1:04:11 CGI vs ADCC

1:07:19 Bali vs Phuket Training Scene

1:09:16 Preferred Grappling Formats

1:10:24 Challenges in Coaching MMA

1:11:28 Leg Locks for Beginners

1:12:54 Rule Changes in MMA

1:16:05 Guard Pulling in Grappling

1:18:55 Steroids and Autism Discussion

1:20:51 Future Plans and Gratitude

Maga's Socials:

Now a permanent fixture in the Phuket Jiu-Jitsu scene, Maga coaches and competes with the infamous Phuket Grappling Academy with Ben Royle. Most recently, he had a successful debut in Karate Combat's 'Pit Submission' series.

2:11 Guest Introduction: Magomet's Journey

5:04 Transitioning from MMA to Grappling

7:57 How Jiu-Jitsu came to Russia

11:47 Maga's preferred rulesets

15:50 Cultural features of Russia that shape their BJJ

20:14 Maga moving to Thailand

22:39 Life & Work in Phuket

30:27 Committing fully to Jiu-Jitsu

34:55 After Temple BJJ

41:53 Maga's Teaching & Personal Progression

43:39 Competition Experiences & Reflections

46:41 Teaching Methodology & Class Structures

49:58 Jiu Jitsu Community & Gym Culture

52:43 Competition Analysis

1:01:56 Injuries & Recovery Strategies

1:05:25 Jozef vs Hulk's calf lock

1:08:20 Rapid Fire

1:19:06 Final Thoughts

1:22:00 Gratitude

Socials:

We discuss Craig's experience of coaching and competing and navigating life in both Japan and the UK. Learn about the training structures and cultural differences in places like Japan, Thailand, and the UK, and get insights into how Craig trains and competes at the highest level.

Socials:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kentaiwamotobjj/

Sponsors:

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Recorded and Edited by Modal Creative Studio: https://www.modalstudio.co

Our mission here at Grapple Asia is to show case the hard work Jiujiteros in Asia doing what they love and making an impact through the power of Jiu-Jitsu.

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Description:In this episode of the Grapple Asia podcast, we chat with Kenta Iwamamoto, a three-time ADCC trials champion, who shares his journey from starting Jiu-Jitsu right before college, transitioning from judo to jiu-jitsu, to becoming a champion in different weight classes.

Kenta details his training experiences, his encounters with various gym cultures in Japan, the differences between gi and no-gi training, and how he developed his grappling style. He also discusses overcoming language barriers and cultural differences, the importance of having the right training partners, and his decision to compete in the Craig Jones Invitational for the $1 million prize.

The episode is filled with insights into the world of Jiu-Jitsu, preparation for competitions and the personal experiences of a top-tier athlete navigating both Eastern and Western grappling cultures.

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0:00 Introduction and Sponsor Shoutouts

1:39 Interview with Kenta Yomoto Begins

2:05 Kenta's Early Jiu-Jitsu Journey

2:56 Transition to Nogi and ADCC Trials

4:26 Cultural and Language Influences

7:15 Training in Japan vs. Abroad

12:29 Weight Class Challenges and Strategies

18:19 Evolving Grappling Styles

26:07 Importance of Training Partners

28:29 Learning from YouTube and Online Resources

28:51 Structuring Training for Professional Athletes

30:50 The Role of a Coach in Skill Development

34:43 Choosing Between ADCC and CGI Competitions

40:27 Favorite Instructionals and Influences

44:19 Analyzing a Key Match

50:26 Quiz Time and Fun Facts

54:18 Gratitude

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Socials:

The episode features guest host Dominic interviewing Mac on some changes related to the channel. Why the re-brand, why the new channel and what's in store for the subsequent episodes.

4:15 The rise of BJJ in Thailand

6:59 Previous episodes

12:32 Format change

13:36 Upcoming guests

Deddy Wigrarha is the Head Coach of the Indonesia National Team and Dimas Brarmastyo is one of the athletes from the said team. Both are based in Jakarta, Indonesia.

By 2011, Deddy would form 'Alliance Jiu-Jitsu Indonesia' and develop as a coach not only for athletes but for the special forces of Indonesia.

We discuss Indonesia's Jiu-Jitsu scene and how he plans to make a transition to coach his own gym, Alliance North Jakarta.

Socials:

Website: https://deddywigraha.com

Deddy's Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/deddywigraha/

Alliance Indonesia IG:

https://www.instagram.com/alliancebjjindonesia/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALLJJ

Dima's IG: https://www.instagram.com/dimas.bramastyo/

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1:38 Guest introduction

2:08 Deddy's introduction to Jiu-Jitsu

5:22 The start of BJJ in Indonesia

6:50 First BJJ gym in Indonesia

8:55 Why Alliance Jiu-Jitsu?

9:24 Cigarette sponsored No-gi?

11:34 Government support in 2018

15:36 Becoming the National Team Coach

19:08 Different states, different funding

25:14 Jiu-Jitsu for Special Forces

30:31 Dimas & Jiu-Jitsu

35:30 Politics versus representation

39:22 Dimas on SE Asia's level of BJJ

42:58 Hardianism / GFTeam Indonesia

46:02 Dimas transition to coaching

49:11 Dimas is now too 'balls deep' in BJJ

55:11 Rapid fire

59:22 Gratitude