Episode 156: Putting Life in A Chokehold with Jiu-Jitsu/ MMA Instructor Edmund Kim & Kyle

In this week's episode, the gang welcomes special guests, Jiu Jitsu instructor Edmund and MMA enthusiast Kyle to tell us about teaching at the MMA gym Triunfo as well as… - | Guest Spotlight | - Kyle introduces himself and how he got into jiu-jitsu (3:50), MMA gym culture (6:15), Ed shares his start in jiu-jitsu (7:15), becoming a black belt in Kendo (11:00), leaving MMA (15:00), traveling and the universal language of jiu-jitsu (23:10), cultural differences in jiu-jitsu (28:00), the great equalizer of the mat (34:00), emotions on the mat feeling while feeling another fighter out (38:00), the strategy of jiu-jitsu (41:50), the thrill of the fight (44:20), being a bouncer/ security (56:50), the mindset self-growth (55:00), more on life and growth (1:04:00), LA’s Little Tokyo Fight Club (1:15:00) and the gang shares final thoughts (1:13:00). Thank you so much Triunfo, for allowing us to record in their excellent gym! Check out Triunfo: https://www.triunfomma.com/ Follow Edmund: instagram.com/edmundkimmm Follow Little Tokyo Fight Club: instagram.com/littletokyofightclub linktr.ee/thedippedpodcast