Journey of a Scottish Black Belt: Jiu Jitsu, Police Work, and Teaching around the WorldSocials:Instructional: https://payhip.com/JackBrownBJJInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackbrownbjj/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jackbrownbjjSponsors:Fight Aesthetic is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brand founded in the UK by Malaysian British visionaries of the Gentle Art in 2012. Get 10% OFFCode: GRAPPLEASIAhttps://www.fightaesthetic.asia Soft Spot Açaíhttps://www.instagram.com/softspot.acai/STAYLEAN: https://page.line.me/tky8131d?openQrModal=trueSTAYLEAN IG: https://www.instagram.com/staylean.food/Recorded and Edited by Modal Creative Studio: https://www.modalstudio.coOur 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. ===========================Connect with us! =============================IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/grplasia/IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/grappleasiapod/ FB: ➡︎ https://www.facebook.com/grplasia/===========================Subscribe and Listen to the Grapple Asia Podcast HERE===========================➡︎YT: https://www.youtube.com/@GRPLASIA ➡︎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/grapple-asia-podcast/id1717848251➡︎Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XC4Ct28MhyxJRHe8dpP0j?si=4893974dfb24499fDescription:In this episode, Scottish black belt Jack, who trains under Marcos Nardini, shares his life journey from starting Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 21 to becoming a competitor and coach. Jack recounts his experiences in various countries, the influence of instructionals like Danaher has had on his training, and his life-saving use of Jiu Jitsu as a police officer. He also provides insights into his favourite training environments and future plans, including potentially integrating Jiu-Jitsu into the police force in Scotland. Jack's dedication to his students and the sport is a testament to his passion for Jiu Jitsu.Timestamps-----------------------------00:00 Introduction to Jack: The Scottish Black Belt00:10 Jack's Journey into Jiu Jitsu01:05 First Impressions and Early Training02:03 Competing and Coaching Aspirations05:41 Transition to No-Gi and Influences07:50 Jiu Jitsu in the Police Force13:17 Global Training Adventures18:04 Future Plans and Advice for Beginners18:42 Cultural Differences in Training22:13 Final Thoughts and Shoutouts-----------------------------===========================Here are the ways to work with us here at Grapple Asia: ===========================⚡️For Support inquires, or Business inquiries, please email ➡︎ [email protected]#BJJ #JiuJitsu #nogi #GRAPPLING #podcasting #podcast #nogi #grappler #brazilianjiujitsu #bjjlifestyle #grappleasia #grappleasiapodcast #grappleasiapod #justforcreators #modalbk

Poppy Jang is one of the co-founders of Flow BJJ, a gym established in 2018 with local Malaysian Jiu-Jitsu enthusiasts Cha’nelle, Jessen and the late ADCC competitor and Coach Erno Elgland. Host Mac and Poppy officially affiliated their respective gyms; Arete BJJ & Flow BJJ in 2023 through their years of friendship and love for the gentle art.This episode was recorded in January 2024 when Poppy was kind enough to fly into Bangkok and support Arete's annual belt ceremony. Socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flowpenang/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowbjjacademy/Website: https://www.flowbjjacademy.comPoppy's IG: https://www.instagram.com/jiujitsoo/-----------------------------Chapters0:00 Sponsors

1:03 Guest Introduction

2:18 Poppy's origin story

5:58 "6 stripe white belt"

6:48 Travel & Jiu-Jitsu

7:54 The beginning of "Flow BJJ"

9:20 Chiang Mai's Jiu-Jitsu scene

11:02 Meeting Erno and forming Flow

14:24 Mikey & Coco training in Bangkok

17:00 Naming the gym "Flow"

18:23 The passing of the Erno

20:50 Rotational Coaches

22:30 The BJJ scene in Kuala Lumpur

24:13 The BJJ scene in Philippines

25:40 Flow Canada & Arete Malta

28:54 UAEJJF growing in Asia

30:25 The current situation in Myanmar

31:55 How BJJ is growing so rapidly in Thailand

34:23 How Flow BJJ & Arete BJJ became affiliated

36:08 The legend of Kaori-san

37:36 How Poppy & his partners manage Flow

40:25 The importance of core values

43:20 Flow's special community

44:38 Cultivating students and giving responsibility

48:03 Indonesia's exponential growth

50:18 The difficulty in gauging China's growth

52:52 Meeting people through the podcast

55:45 Best/Worst Series

1:01:37 Gratitude-----------------------------===========================Connect with us! =============================IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/grplasia/IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/grappleasiapod/ FB: ➡︎ https://www.facebook.com/grplasia/===========================Subscribe and Listen to the Grapple Asia Podcast HERE===========================➡︎YT: https://www.youtube.com/@GRPLASIA ➡︎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/grapple-asia-podcast/id1717848251➡︎Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XC4Ct28MhyxJRHe8dpP0j?si=4893974dfb24499f

A special episode of the Grapple Asia Podcast recorded at CRT GF Team in Chiang Rai with Adam Clarke. Adam and his team help underprivileged children and orphans from the rural regions of Northern Thailand, who have taken refuge from conflict and trafficking. Through Jiu-Jitsu, GF Team Thailand helps to nurture the development of young children through education and martial arts. Socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057259937358-----------------------------Chapters0:00 Sponsors1:06 Guest Introduction1:31 How Adam started Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu4:47 The process of establishing a Gym in Chiang Rai7:15 Being a 'charity gym'7:53 The main goal of the gym9:41 A competitive gym10:25 The loudest coach10:55 The support from the Thai BJJ community 12:54 Changing gym objectives to focus on kids15:10 The heartache when helping underprivileged students19:24 'Just scratching the surface'21:00 Fight for the Future foundation21:48 What Adam has learned through coaching24:55 A defining moment for Adam and his students27:53 Thai competitors and the necessity to be selective38:38 How people can help the gym42:21 Adam's dream for his gym43:18 The Jiu Jitsu Association of Thailand 45:56 Closing-----------------------------===========================Connect with us! =============================IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/grplasia/IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/grappleasiapod/ FB: ➡︎ https://www.facebook.com/grplasia/===========================Subscribe and Listen to the Grapple Asia Podcast HERE===========================➡︎YT: https://www.youtube.com/@GRPLASIA ➡︎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/grapple-asia-podcast/id1717848251➡︎Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XC4Ct28MhyxJRHe8dpP0j?si=4893974dfb24499f

Fabio Lim is a Black Belt originally from Melbourne, Australia. He would start Jiu-Jitsu under Marcelino Freitas, he then would eventually earn his Black Belt under David Marinakis and Lee Ting of Immersion MMA. An Engineer by trade, once graduating from University, Fabio would experience the professional life for 4∼5 years and realise his true calling is coaching. As Fabio's parents are both originally from Guangzhou, he would take the plunge with his partner and move to Asia, thinking it would be a good chance to brush up on his Cantonese. (didn't happen)Working as a freelance coach at several gyms in Hong Kong, Fabio would eventually open his own gym in Central called Tempo Jiu Jitsu. Luckily, we had the chance to get to sit down and discuss the Jiu-Jitsu scene in Hong Kong while he was traveling through Thailand. Socials:Website: https://www.tempojj.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tempojiujitsuhk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tempojiujitsuFabio's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabioo5/-----------------------------Chapters0:00 Sponsors0:31 Guest Introduction0:42 How Fabio started Jiu-Jitsu2:29 Moving to Hong Kong4:21 Mac's experiences in Hong Kong5:48 Founding Tempo Jiu Jitsu7:30 The cross training culture of Hong Kong9:49 Lifestyle & living in Hong Kong10:38 Carpe Diem Hong Kong13:45 ADCC in Thailand19:12 Asian BJJ scene 21:42 Current trends in Jiu-Jitsu22:11 The issue with warm ups24:30 Jiu-Jitsu in Thailand26:24 Carpe Diem BJJ28:20 Tempo Jiu Jitsu 30:10 Gi vs. No-gi32:01 Stalking Jack Brown33:53 Gi & No-gi prevalence in Thailand35.32 Fastest growth of Jiu-Jitsu in Asia37:09 National Teams in Asia42:08 What makes Tempo so communal?44:29 Future plans and goals46:19 Weight classes in ADCC50:17 Organising brackets for competition 54:25 Gratitude-----------------------------===========================Connect with us! =============================IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/grplasia/IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/grappleasiapod/ FB: ➡︎ https://www.facebook.com/grplasia/===========================Subscribe and Listen to the Grapple Asia Podcast HERE===========================➡︎YT: https://www.youtube.com/@GRPLASIA ➡︎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/grapple-asia-podcast/id1717848251➡︎Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XC4Ct28MhyxJRHe8dpP0j?si=4893974dfb24499f

Patrick Letica is a former athlete and financial advisor from Switzerland. As he progressed through his young adult life a question kept coming to mind, "What truly made him happy?" As it turns out, helping people and exploring the world was the answer.

0:37 Guest Introduction

1:55 Helping kid's in the Favelas

3:34 My Way to Japan's origins

5:13 Preparation for the trip

7:14 Initial challenges of the journey

9:57 Training in every country

12:08 The Middle East & their amazing hospitality

13:59 Distinct features of each Arabian country

16:43 The level of BJJ in the Middle East

20:00 The importance of law enforcement & military learning BJJ

21:48 Patrick's length of stay in each region

23:37 Crossing to India from Pakistan

26:38 The crash close to the Nepali border

30:14 The food in various countries

31:24 The importance of clean water

34:20 Nepal

36:37 Diwiz Piyalama as a leader

38:24 Arriving in Thailand

40:04 BJJ in Vietnam

42:00 The final destination

43:13 Training in Japan

44:16 CARPE DIEM BJJ

46:55 The business of Jiu-Jitsu

48:17 Memorable moments

50:22 Future plans & goals

52:35 The allure of Asia

56:40 Jiu-Jitsu in the Philippines

58:50 The growth of Jiu-Jitsu in Asia

1:00:23 Dubrovnik

1:01:08 Japanese work culture

1:04:05 Gratitude

Margot Ciccarelli is a renowned Black Belt Competitor and Coach with an Asian and Italian heritage. She received her Black Belt under Murilo Santana of Unity Jiu-Jitsu and has won multiple World Titles during her coloured belt years.

1:01:40 Jozef Chen's style & influence

1:02:32 Jason Rau's influence

1:03:35 Analyzing the male vs. female trends

1:04:43 Tainan Dalpra's influence

1:07:57 Margot on opening her own gym or 'space'

1:10:20 "I want to express myself on every World Stage"

1:12:40 Gratitude

Diwiz, Head Coach of @locknrollmma4720 and the Founder of @nepalwarriorschampionship in Nepal is back with Rabindra this time for their second fight under the  @ONEChampionship  banner.

Yuki Ishikawa is the founder and CEO of Carpe Diem Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, now one of the most well known Jiu-Jitsu Teams and brands in the world. Initially known for being a strong competition team in Asia, CDBJJ is now a household name in Jiu-Jitsu and they have just opened their 38th branch.Grapple Asia got a chance to sit down with Ishikawa-san on his visit to a Carpe Diem branch now open in Bangkok. This was his first ever English interview and we got to discuss his background, founding Carpe Diem and the secret to his international success within the Jiu-Jitsu World.CARPE DIEM BJJ Socials:CARPE DIEM Store: https://carpediem.theshop.jpInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carpediembjj_official/Carpe Diem Website: https://www.carpediembjj.com/englishFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/carpediembrazilianjiujitsuYuki Ishikawa's Radio Show: https://stand.fm/channels/5ff310931f63b1cf68672951-----------------------------Chapters0:00 Opening & Sponsor0:23 Guest Introduction1:06 Arizona State University2:03 Starting Jiu-Jitsu3:22 Coming back to Japan4:22 Branching off from Tri-Force Jiu-Jitsu4:49 Why the name CARPE DIEM?6:03 The first CARPE DIEM BJJ Branches9:18 "The Pirates of Jiu-Jitsu"11:06 The rapid expansion of CARPE DIEM12:12 CARPE DIEM's international expansion14:11 From Competitor to Coach15:47 Coaching standards at CARPE DIEM17:34 Unexpected requests to franchise CARPE DIEM Gyms19:12 How to maintain the level of standards in each gym21:05 The secret to Ishikawa-sans success22:20 "Foreigner Friendly" Dojo24:26 Thomas Mietz26:10 Haisam "Kirin" Rida28:24 CARPE DIEM as a fashion brand30:08 "Jiu-Jitsu Heaven"30:53 Jiu-Jitsu as a tool to enrich your life33:10 CDBJJ first female instructor Haruki Ishiguro 35:05 Ishikawa-san & Wrestling entering into his life40:15 Future Goals of CARPE DIEM & Ishikawa-san41:52 Trends in Jiu-Jitsu44:37 The younger Japanese BJJ generation47:53 Rapid Fire51:40 Thank you-----------------------------===========================Connect with us! =============================IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/grplasia/IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/grappleasiapod/ FB: ➡︎ https://www.facebook.com/grplasia/===========================Subscribe and Listen to the Grapple Asia Podcast HERE===========================➡︎YT: https://www.youtube.com/@GRPLASIA ➡︎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/grapple-asia-podcast/id1717848251➡︎Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XC4Ct28MhyxJRHe8dpP0j?si=4893974dfb24499f

Patrick is a Brazilian based in Austin, Texas coming from a filming background, he would film advertisements for local businesses and rap videos in the local scene. He would then produce and film for super gyms like @BTeamJiuJitsu ,  @brazilianfightfactory4139  and film incredible content for their channels. Sarah, his partner in crime would soon bring his talents to Asia.Count would eventually bring their incredible filming credentials to Asia filming for  @ONEChampionship  ringside capturing some of the most incredible moments on their fight cards across Asia. Most recently, they would go to Japan and even capture some incredible moments from  @QUINTET-fight  ,  @bangtaomuaythaimma ,  @phuketgrapplingacademy  to name a few renowned gyms. As luck would have it Grapple Asia would get the chance to sit with Count to discuss the world of cyber security, SEO marketing and how to create engaging content for combat sports.CountFilms Socials:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CountfilmsTVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/countfilms/CountFilms Website: https://countfilms.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/countfilms-----------------------------Chapters0:00 Opening & Sponsor0:24 Guest Introduction0:44 Patrick & Jiu-Jitsu2:00 Origins of CountFilms8:45 What brought Count to Asia14:30 The Balance of Gi and No-gi17:15 Making good content20:47 One Championship26:00 The "In-between"31:50 Brazilian Fight Factory33:59 Digital Marketing37:22 Hooked Models39:23 Jiu-Jitsu must be shared40:21 Jiu-Jitsu belongs to the World43:18 Siam Cup 202344:53 Jiu-Jitsu's growth in Asia46:00 Documentary49:22 Shooting Engaging Grappling52:27 Speculation on Count & B Team53:15 How to create niche content creation 56:53 Count & Cyber Security1:00:40 Count's vision of filming Combat Sports1:05:50 Diwiz  @locknrollmma4720  1:07:35 Rapid Fire1:09:44 What does a Black Belt mean to Count1:10:25 Other great content creators Count likes1:10:41 Count's favorite athletes he's worked with1:13:57 Like & Subscribe-----------------------------===========================Connect with us! =============================IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/grplasia/IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/grappleasiapod/ FB: ➡︎ https://www.facebook.com/grplasia/===========================Subscribe and Listen to the Grapple Asia Podcast HERE===========================➡︎YT: https://www.youtube.com/@GRPLASIA ➡︎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/grapple-asia-podcast/id1717848251➡︎Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XC4Ct28MhyxJRHe8dpP0j?si=4893974dfb24499f

Coco Izzy is a Black Belt under the Mendes Brothers. He is a Japanese-Australian undergraduate student studying Bachelor of Law and is a former professional Jiu Jitsu athlete. He is also an entrepreneur in the Jiu Jitsu space. He is currently co-running Creonte Events and owns the brand LKNW. BJJ Asia got to sit down with Coco and discuss his life growing up under the tutelage of the Legendary Mendes Brothers and his why he is in Bangkok helping Grappling Superstar Mikey Musumeci for his One FC matches.Coco's Socials:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cocoizzyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coco_izzy/LKNW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lkjjisnowhere/Creonte Events Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creonteevents/-----------------------------Chapters0:10 Favourite Technique1:03 Sponsors1:19 Introducing Coco2:04 Coco's Namesake and his mother's love for Coco Chanel2:50 Early life in Japan & Australia3:49 Starting Wrestling then Joining AOJ6:39 Education & Full Time Jiu-Jitsu7:44 What it's like going through AOJ Kids9:41 Coco Receiving his Black Belt & Going into Law11:35 Exams & Mundials?!12:35 Gap Year & Traveling Asia14:10 Little Knowledge16:17 Coaching Kids vs. Adults18:02 Environment & Kids Development21:28 Gui & Rafa as Coaches22:40 Training with Mikey Musumeci25:30 BJJ in South East Asia29:05 Ramazan Kussainov of Kazakhstan31:39 How Coco finds Thailand 32:13 Plans after One FC33:43 Starting Coaching35:55 Favourite Places in Asia38:45 Training Environment USA vs. Asia40:45 Gym Culture41:41 After University43:34 Where is Jiu-Jitsu Going?45:16 Does Coco Watch BJJ?46:02 Rapid Fire51:06 LKNW52:08 What is a Black Belt to Coco?53:07 Future Plans55:57 Gratitude-----------------------------===========================Connect with us! =============================IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/grplasia/IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/grappleasiapod/ FB: ➡︎ https://www.facebook.com/grplasia/===========================Subscribe and Listen to the Grapple Asia Podcast HERE===========================➡︎YT: https://www.youtube.com/@GRPLASIA ➡︎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/grapple-asia-podcast/id1717848251➡︎Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XC4Ct28MhyxJRHe8dpP0j?si=4893974dfb24499f