Achilleus's Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/achillesbkk/Fight Foundation: https://www.instagram.com/fightforthefuturefoundation/Sponsors:Fight Aesthetic is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brand founded in the UK by Malaysian British visionaries of the Gentle Art in 2012. Get 10% OFFCode: GRAPPLEASIAhttps://www.fightaesthetic.asia Soft Spot Açaíhttps://www.instagram.com/softspot.acai/Creontes.comThe memetic lifestyle brand in grappling and performance sports. They create stylish Jiu-Jitsu apparel with a twist of humour. They've got quite the cult community and following. Use the discount code GRAPPLEASIA for 10% on all orders. Give them a follow on instagram at @chiefcreonte.Bangkok Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu https://bkkbjj.comInstagram: BKK.BJJ.ShopYou one-stop shop for high quality Jiu-Jitsu gear!Recorded and Edited by Modal Creative Studio: https://www.modalstudio.coOur mission here at Grapple Asia is to show case the hard work Jiujiteros in Asia doing what they love and making an impact through the power of Jiu-Jitsu. ===========================Connect with us! =============================IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/grplasia/IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/grappleasiapod/ FB: ➡︎ https://www.facebook.com/grplasia/===========================Subscribe and Listen to the Grapple Asia Podcast HERE===========================➡︎YT: https://www.youtube.com/@GRPLASIA ➡︎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/grapple-asia-podcast/id1717848251➡︎Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XC4Ct28MhyxJRHe8dpP0j?si=4893974dfb24499fDescription:In this Episode of the Grapple Asia Podcast, we dive into the life and career of Achilleus, a three-time Southeast Asian Games judo champion and former captain of the Thai National Judo Team. Achilleus shares his journey from his early days in judo, influenced by his father, to his transition into Brazilian jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts. He discusses his role in the Thai MMA Federation and the Global Association of Mixed Martial Arts, and his community-focused initiatives like Fight for the Future Foundation. Tune in to learn about the cultural differences in martial arts training across the globe, the importance of community support, and the challenges and achievements in promoting martial arts in Thailand.Timestamps-----------------------------0:00 Introduction & Sponsors0:57 Meet the Guest: Achilleus Ralli2:17 Achi's Martial Arts Journey5:19 Competitive Judo Experiences9:04 Transition to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu15:08 Coaching & Morning Jiu-Jitsu Crew17:32 Fight for the Future Foundation20:48 Building a Gym in the Slums24:25 Involvement with GAMMA & Development29:13 Martial Arts Community in Thailand29:55 Regulating MMA in Thailand30:42 Amateur vs Professional MMA30:58 MMA in the SEA Games33:17 Lumpinee Boxing Stadium Partnership34:36 Amateur MMA Rule Sets41:07 Commentating on ONE FN Events46:59 Challenges Facing MMA in Thailand50:22 Future Goals & Personal Reflections-----------------------------===========================Here are the ways to work with us here at Grapple Asia: ===========================⚡️For Support inquires, or Business inquiries, please email ➡︎ mac@grappleasia.com#BJJ #JiuJitsu #nogi #GRAPPLING #podcasting #podcast #nogi #mma #brazilianjiujitsu #bjjlifestyle #grappleasia #grappleasiapodcast #grappleasiapod #justforcreators #modalbkk #fightforthefuture #catchjiujitsu #coaching