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: h ..read more

Jean Baptiste Chalbos AKA 'Jibs' is an old school Black Belt under Mariusz Linke of the notorious Gold Team in Poland. Originally from a small town in France, he started Judo well before Jiu-Jitsu competitions were even legal in France and eventually a job offer would lead him to Ireland. The Host Mac and JB met back in 2017 in a small gym in Yokohama and this brief encounter, would eventually move JB from working in Ireland to managing and coaching Temple Jiu-Jitsu in Phuket, Thailand. Mac caught up with Jibs for first since their encounter in 2017 to catch up on their respective lives. From ..read more

Jack Brown (@jackbrownbjj) is a Scottish Black Belt under Renowned competitor and Coach Marcos Nardini (MNBJJ). Specialising in No-gi Jack is well known in the European circruit as an incredible competitor and coach. Jack has been traveling for the last 3 years and settled in Bangkok for 7 months at Arete BJJ. BJJ Asia caught up with Jack just before he left back to Scotland and recorded at the new Modal Creative Studio in Thong Lor. _______________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:16 Starting BJJ 1:08 First Impression of BJJ 2:05 Competing 3:00 Hobbyist to Professional Gr ..read more

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 seve ..read more

A special episode of the BJJ 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 ----------------------------- Chapters 0:00 Sponsors 1:06 Guest Introduction 1:31 How Adam started Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 4:47 The process of establi ..read more

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. This time, they bring friend and special guest  @SisanBaniya  the largest Vlogger in Nepal to discuss his role in capturing Lock n'Roll, Rabindra and the process capturing Diz and Rabindras fight journey. All three guests join the podcast to discuss the aftermath of the debut fight, discussing what went into preparing for the next fight and going to Nagaland for camp. We also discuss the imp ..read more

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. Margot came for the first time to Bangkok, Thailand for a seminar at Arete Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and gave BJJASIA some of her precious time to update us on what she has been up to. We discuss her move to AOJ, how she views Jiu-Jitsu and what it takes to reach the pinnacle of this sport. Socials: Website: https://margotciccarelli.com Instagram: https://www.instagram ..read more

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/@cocoizzy Instagram: https://www.instagram ..read more

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. BJJ 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: CA ..read more

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 BJJASIA 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: Webs ..read more