by Mac | Mar 22, 2024 | Blog, Gym Report, Travel, Trip Report
Go with the Flow Penang is a small state situated in the Northwest of Malaysia comprising mainland Bukit Mertajam and Penang Island. The combination of British colonial architecture and sandy beaches draws many visitors to this island each year, I on the other hand...
by Jehan | Feb 15, 2024 | Blog
Michael Friedman presents a fascinating view into the philosophy, culture and camaraderie of Jiu Jitsu. I’m certain his findings resonate with many fellow practitioners. “In its most colloquial meaning, gratitude is a basic process by which we are...
by Mac | Aug 17, 2023 | Blog, Interviews
Jack Brown 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...
by Mac | Aug 16, 2023 | Blog, Interviews
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 and is now part...
by Jehan | Jul 30, 2023 | Blog, Competitions
IBJJF UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS GI MATERIAL GIs should be tailored using cotton or cotton-like fabric only. The fabric should not be so thick or hard as to impede an opponent from gripping it. For juvenile, adult, master and senior divisions, a GI fashioned from woven...
by Jehan | Jun 1, 2023 | Blog, Uncategorized
Elena Gomez’s account of her first encounter with the gentle art can relate to many of us. From the patched pyjamas, to homo-erotic spatz and rash guards, the uncontested or rather acceptance of exchanging bodily fluids with total strangers, inevitable addiction...
