The Rolling Thunder Show - Jiu Jitsu in Asia & Beyond

In this episode, we had the opportunity to sit down with Lucas Lepri, a multiple times Jiu Jitsu World Champion and IBJJF hall of famer. Lucas shared his incredible journey on his recent trip to Hong Kong and China.
He spoke about the challenges he faced in between his first world championship win in 2007 and his second in 2014, and the value he places on training, family, and living a fulfilling life. Lucas's insights and experiences offer a unique perspective on what it takes to become a champion in Jiu Jitsu, and his story is sure to inspire anyone with a passion for martial arts or personal growth. Tune in to hear Lucas's amazing story and learn from his wisdom.

We have the legendary Lucas Leite on the podcast today, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and a true master of his craft. We dive deep into the world of Jiu Jitsu with Lucas, discussing the importance of being a good coach and teacher, and how it can positively impact the growth of the sport. We also touch on the significance of exposing yourself to new techniques and how it can help evolve Jiu Jitsu. And let's not forget about Lucas' transition from being a fierce competitor to a teacher, and how this change has influenced his approach to the sport. So grab your earbuds and get ready for an epic conversation on the art of Jiu Jitsu with the one and only Lucas Leite.

Professor Octavio Couto is one of the founding member of Brasa JiuJitsu Academy, which arguably is one of the best team in BJJ history, producing some of the legends such as Fernando Terere, the Vieira brothers, Felipe Costa amongst many others. He is also consider to be one of the great jiu jitsu instructor of all time.
Prof. Octavio Couto Jr. visited Hong Kong again after a 3 years of absence. He sat down with Philip Wong and talked about his time with Brasa, teaching method, BJJ evolution and much more. enjoy!

Liam Sheridan is the recent winner of the 4STRIPES Prize Challenge in Hong Kong. He is an exceptionally polite, wise and kind human being. Liam is currently training and coaching at Kowloon Jiu Jitsu here in Hong Kong.

Chad Bellwood is a Carlson Gracie black belt and the head instructor at Carlson Gracie Samui. in Koh Samui, Thailand. Chad is originally from Vancouver, Canada who I met when I was on holiday a few years back. It is a dream for many Jiujitsuka to train and while living on an beautiful island like Koh Samui. Chad talks about what it is like to be teaching on a resort island.