by Jehan | Dec 24, 2017 | Blog, Interviews
Earlier this month the team at BJJ ASIA had the pleasure to sit down with Carlson Gracie Jr. and discuss the upcoming Carlson Gracie Cup 2018 in Thailand. The event will be part of the 3rd International Thai Martial Arts & Games Festival and hosted at the Ninibut...
by Jehan | Nov 16, 2017 | Gym Report, Travel, Trip Report
Submission grappling on a tropical island Song Kran or “seven days of death” as it is more accurately described is Thailand’s new year festival. It coincides with spring and the coming of the rains that provide relief for farmers and the scorched...
by Jehan | Nov 2, 2017 | Gym Report, Travel
Training Report: Ultimate Fitness Metrowalk/ Submission Sport Manila is a congested, concrete jungle and is often overlooked as a mere stopover for travellers aiming to reach other provinces and islands of the Philippines. To an extent this reputation is deserved, but...
by Jehan | Oct 6, 2017 | Interviews
After an highly enlightening, informative and neck wrenching seminar, Edwin Najmi found time to sit down with Pavel Hacker and answer his questions. In Pavel’s words “I have never seen a black belt approached by so many students for a photo, question or a...
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...
