by Mac | Feb 4, 2024 | Interviews, Training
Deddy Wigraha is the founder and Head Coach of Alliance Jiu Jitsu Indonesia and received his Black Belt under the legendary Romero ‘Jacare’ Cavalcanti, founder of Alliance Jiu Jitsu in 2013. From starting Jiu-Jitsu in 1996 under Rickson Gracie & Charles Gracie,...
by Jehan | Feb 4, 2024 | Training
In this film, journalist Zakee Kuduro explores the science of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and why an understanding of the fundamentals of physics and knowing the levers of the body can help you to fight with intelligence. Video by Zakee Kuduro Commissioning Editor:...
by Jehan | May 11, 2018 | Gym Report, HArt Academy, Training, Trip Report
The first weekend of December has traditionally been Thai Father’s Day and is celebrated as a national holiday with a long weekend. Each year we tend to take a cultural trip to a neighboring country for a bit of a break before the...
by Dorothy | Mar 1, 2018 | Blog, Gym Report, Lifestyle, Training, Travel, Trip Report
Shanghai. The city that I decided would become my new home before I ever set foot in it. I arrived here late this past June, a bit travel-weary from the previous few months of blitzing around Southeast Asia. My first order of business was to lose my debit card to the...
by Dorothy | Nov 30, 2017 | Blog, Gym Report, Lifestyle, The Open Mat, Training, Travel, Trip Report
Alright. So I’ve fallen a bit behind on my travel/training reports. Like 7 or 8 countries behind. Then that whole ordeal with the overzealous choke fetish Singapore guy happened (see: “Dorothy Does BDSM”). Those trip reports are forthcoming, but here is a recap...
by Jehan | Sep 7, 2017 | Gym Report, Training, Travel, Trip Report
Singapore has been a melting pot for mixed martial arts (MMA) and Brazilian JiuJitsu (BJJ) for the past 10 years. A big expatriate community coupled with enthusiastic locals with a strong vision has helped this city state grow martial arts in the region. There are a...
