Dorothy does Manila

Dorothy does Manila

Our intrepid, inverting, ladyboy midget is back on the road again and this time she has landed in Manila. Destination #2: Manila, Philippines Ah, the Philippines. The sweet land of Rodrigo Duterte, adobo, iconic surf breaks and these things: My friend Nico, a brown...
Cutting Weight for BJJ Competitions

Cutting Weight for BJJ Competitions

A fashion blogger talks about how she cuts weight for a BJJ competition. Akikino Yamaguchi is a model, presenter, fashionista, blogger, rock star and now our BJJASIA nutritional correspondent. She is a Japanese Thai hybrid currently based in Bangkok and trains at...
Nathan Orchard – Grappling with the Big Mango

Nathan Orchard – Grappling with the Big Mango

  Nathan Orchard is a 10th Planet Black Belt under Eddie Bravo and a successful MMA welterweight fighter. He has submitted such legends as Masakatsu Imanari and Barret Yoshida and has had some very attractive matches, most notably the inaugural EBI  final against...
Budo Penang – Trip Report

Budo Penang – Trip Report

I arrived slightly early to the dojo as it was a short, leisurely walk from my beach side hotel. Stopping along the way to appreciate an amazing sunset i had a sense  that the the sky was on fire. Soon after realising this was not North Korea’s retaliation for being...
The Psychology of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

The Psychology of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Ever wondered about the psychological allure of Jiu Jitsu? David Ley (Phd) who is a clinical psychologist and brown belt in BJJ at Gracie Barra New Mexico delves deeper into the mental and subconscious aspects of the gentle art. His original article was featured on...

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