This article originally appeared on Coconuts Bangkok in August 2013. This piece is a summary of my second time competing in a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournament. When this story was written, I had only a year of BJJ training – all of which was in Thailand. Since this piece, I have gone on to earn a blue belt … More PUBLISHED: Fear and Choking, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Bangkok
This article originally appeared on May 22, 2015 edition of The Phuket News. You can check out the original piece at this link. Chill” seems to be the cool word of the year and conjures images of beaches and coconut trees – all in the name of leisure. But in Bangkok, the absence of such … More PUBLISHED: Where Bangkok goes to chill
Muay Thai fighter Matthew “Sobek” Semper performing a wai kru before his fight during the King’s Birthday event in Bangkok. August/2012. The Queen’s Birthday events in Bangkok are a pretty big deal. They involve big time promoters who showcase fighters from all over Thailand. A victory, especially a knockout, can do wonders for the fighter’s … More Queen’s Birthday Fights in Bangkok
Jean-Pierre Mestanza 