Grapple Asia Interview Ep. 26 | Dorothy Dao | AOJ & Travel

Dorothy's Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_dorothydao/Sponsor: https://www.instagram.com/alleonecn/https://www.instagram.com/betterfightfellowship/Sponsors:Grappling Industries | The World's most exciting BJJ Gi & No-gi Tournaments!Get 15% OFF Registrations for their Malaysia & Bangkok events in February & March 2025!Code: GRAPPLEASIAhttps://grapplingindustries.smoothcomp.com/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/STAYLEAN: https://page.line.me/tky8131d?openQrModal=trueSTAYLEAN IG: https://www.instagram.com/staylean.food/Real Pork Thailandhttps://www.facebook.com/realporkthailand/?locale=th_THhttps://realporkthailand.comRecorded 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:Our guest Dorothy Dao, is a black belt under Eduardo Fraga and discusses her decade-long journey in Jiu Jitsu, starting from California to training in Cape Town and eventually settling in Thailand. She shares her insights on various Jiu-Jitsu tournaments, the pros and cons of different rule sets, and her experiences training in top gyms like AOJ and B-Team. Dorothy also discusses challenges faced by female practitioners, including dealing with safety while traveling and encountering inappropriate behavior. She emphasizes the importance of professionalism in the sport and the benefits of competing for skill improvement. Timestamps-----------------------------0:00 Introduction and Sponsor Shoutouts2:08 Dorothy Dao: her introduction to Jiu-Jitsu05:19 Training & Competing13:19 Life & Training Abroad20:30 Navigating Safety & Instructionals24:00 The Value of Watching Matches24:35 Note-Taking & Teaching Techniques25:10 Training & Learning from Different Coaches26:01 Experiences at B Team & Other Gyms27:18 Growth of Grappling in Asia29:01 Future Plans & Enjoying Training Again30:06 Match Commentary & Strategies35:14 Rapid Fire38:24 Personal Development & Role Models39:45 Steroids in Jiu Jitsu41:48 Street Fight AKA "Self Defense"43:21 Professionalism in Jiu Jitsu44:57 The Importance of Competing45:52 Gratitude-----------------------------===========================Here are the ways to work with us here at Grapple Asia: ===========================⚡️For Support inquires, or Business inquiries, please email ➡︎ [email protected]#BJJ #JiuJitsu #nogi #GRAPPLING #podcasting #podcast #nogi #grappler #brazilianjiujitsu #bjjlifestyle #grappleasia #grappleasiapodcast #grappleasiapod #justforcreators #modalbkk #ralphgracie #artofjiujitsu