Raphael Moa is BRAZILIAN Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Edison Kagohara and the newly appointment Head Coach of the Renowned Carpe Diem Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu branch in Bangkok.Originally from Kuching, Malaysia Raphael's life took an unexpected turn into Jiu-Jitsu shortly after studying to become a sports coach in University. Raphael joins Grapple Asia to discuss coaching, living in Japan and try out a new rapid fire quiz with hilarious results. Raphael's Socials:Website: https://www.carpediembjj-bangkok.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carpediembjj_bangkok/Raphael Ig: https://www.instagram.com/raphael_cdbjj/Sponsor: https://kisetsukimonos.com-----------------------------Chapters0:00 Introduction0:47 Starting BJJ3:04 Referee Work4:39 ASJJF and Edison Kagohara5:57 Understanding Jiu-Jitsu8:12 First Referee Experience14:15 Black Belt and Teaching in Japan17:50 Living in Japan20:15 Carpe Diem Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu22:48 Carpe Diem's difference to other gyms25:51 What did I learn?27:20 Concepts & theory vs. 'drillers make killers'28:32 Roberto Oda30:09 Carpe Diem Expansion33:00 Carpe Diem Bangkok 39:59 Giving back41:49 Kisetsu Kimono's46:50 Rapid Fire Quiz52:39 Raphael's future plans54:08 Gratitude & 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

Diwiz is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt, Head Coach of  @locknrollmma4720  and the Founder of  @nepalwarriorschampionship  in Nepal.A pioneer in his own country, Diwiz hopes to place his Nation's Warriors on the global stage. Currently, he is with his fighter Rabindra Dhant to make their dreams a reality. Rabindra makes his debut with  @ONEChampionship  September 15th, 2023. Diwiz & Rabindra join Grapple Asia to discuss coaching, creating a Jiu-Jitsu/MMA Team in Nepal and discuss what the future holds for them as well as Nepals fighting youth.Diwiz Socials:Website: https://www.youtube.com/@nepalwarriorschampionshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/locknroll.mma/Rabindra Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rabindra_dhant1Diwiz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diwizpiyalama/ Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UC5qSUnLZnRB84bvKhNtxagQ -----------------------------Chapters0:00 Sponsors0:28 Introductions1:07 Diz's Start in BJJ 4:37 Arete Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu5:50 Establishing Lock n'Roll8:04 Rabindra15:08 Indian MMA17:08 Jiu-Jitsu in India18:20 Nepal Warriors Championship25:05 Faith in Rabindra28:18 The Purpose of Diz & Rabindra's visit to Thailand29:52 From Competitor to Coach32:14 Nepal's current MMA Gyms35:35 Growing Jiu-Jitsu in Nepal37:17 Political Sandwich 40:00 Myanmar43:35 Future NWC Events46:30 Rapid Fire56:46 What is a Black Belt to you?1:00:10 Future Goals1:04:27 People to Thank1:10:38 Guff Guff Takeover (Diz interviews Mac)1:13:13 BJJ Asia's direction1:15:35 Balancing Gi & No-gi1:17:10 Favorite Submission1:18:00 The Current Direction Jiu-Jitsu1:23:47 Danaher or Lachlan ?1:27:45 Closing Advice to Diz-----------------------------===========================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

Jayson Holechek is an entrepreneur based in Asia who boasts brands such as Iron BJJ (https://ironjiujitsu.com) and Lucha SEA (https://www.instagram.com/lucha.us). With his college wrestling background, he has made himself a reputation as a solid coach.He has recently become the South East Asia Supplier of VHTS based in New York Jayson joins Grapple Asia to discuss coaching, traveling in Asia and all things grappling. Jayson's Socials:Website: https://ironjiujitsu.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jholechek1/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ironjiujitsu1/Sponsor: https://www.instagram.com/lucha.us/-----------------------------Chapters0:00 Introduction0:40 Starting BJJ03:45 Moving to Asia7:39 Jiu-Jitsu in China13:05 After China14:40 Phuket Grappling Academy16:30 Lucha SEA & Iron BJJ24:20 Penang, Malaysia25:34 Competition29:14 Coaching32:05 Wrestling vs. Jiu-Jitsu Coaching37:41 Fastest growing BJJ Scene in Asia40:00 Phuket to Bangkok44:03 Future plans & 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

Ben Royle is an MMA Fighter and the Head Coach of the Notorious Phuket Grappling Academy based in Phuket, Thailand. Since living in Thailand for MMA, Ben has been quietly building a formidable grappling team, from a small blue matted room only 60m2, PGA officially opened their doors to a new 600m2 facility in February 2023. Ben and Grapple Asia discuss coaching, fighting and all things grappling. Ben's Socials:Website: https://phuketgrapplingacademy.comInstagram:   / phuketgrapplingacademy  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...Sponsor:   / progressjiujitsuthai  -----------------------------Chapters0:00 Ben's favorite submission0:39 A word from our sponsor1:00 Introduction2:51 Move to Thailand3:55 Phuket Grappling Academy Origins5:13 The New Gym7:16 Lockdowns in Thailand8:36 Gyms in Phuket10:36 Ben and goals12:47 Best Gyms15:01 Becoming a Coach19:00 Training Environment UK vs. Asia22:57 Best roll so far25:15 Parent involvement with Kids29:13 Uk Jiu-Jitsu brands31:24 Current trends Jiu-Jitsu32:48 Stripes and promotions34:25 Cross training36:45 Fastest growing Jiu-Jitsu Scene in Asia39:15 Full time students40:49 Coaching methodology44:08 Progression and training49:40 Evolution of the Sport51:07 Future plans54:05 Funny story55:34 National Teams-----------------------------===========================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

Sparky is a BJJ Black Belt, former Coach of Fairtex Training Center, and notable for building the BJJ Scene in Chiang Mai under Team Quest Thailand.In this interview, we discuss his recent life, his accident, and being brought up under the late Mauricio Zingano. We also discuss his future plans with MMAWAREHOUSE.COMSparky's Socials:Website: https://jasonburnworth.comWebsite: https://www.mmawarehouse.comInstagram:   / sparkybjj  -----------------------------Chapters0:00 Free Balling0:45 The Name 'Sparkplug'2:22 Jason on starting BJJ5:41 Mauricio Zingano11:38 Running a successful business13:02 Coming to Asia14:42 Bruno Carvalho17:04 Current Chiang Mai BJJ Scene21:25 Back to the US23:14 Pattaya and Fairtex MMA Team26:45 Lockdowns and moving to Austin Texas35:36 Coming back to Asia38:47 The Future for Sparky40:48 The Bike Accident43:40 USA BJJ compared to Asia46:40 Rules for BJJ Schools48:50 Mauricio's Passing52:45 Sparky's Black Belt56:10 Sparky's biggest personal achievement58:33 Future plans and 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