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Grapple Asia

A page dedicated to all things grappling across Asia.

03/08/2026

Professional MMA fighter, pro-level grappler, teacher, and community advocate Chelsey Cashwell—known in competition as “Chelsey Machete”—has built her life in Vietnam around martial arts.

After becoming the first women’s bantamweight MMA champion in Vietnamese history, Chelsey is now turning her attention toward creating lasting opportunities for women through Smother Nature.

In this interview, she discusses her journey from boxing to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the challenges facing female fighters, the health consequences of weight cutting, and her mission to build a martial arts community where women are not simply allowed to participate, but are given a permanent place to belong.

https://grappleasia.com/2026/08/03/interview-with-chelsey/

02/08/2026

Wrestling for Jiu-Jitsu: Underhook vs. Overhook

Dima Murovanni weighs in

29/07/2026

Throwback

Jason 'Sparky' Burnworth is an entrepreneur based in Asia.

With his background, he has made himself a reputation as a pionner of MMA in Thailand. He has helped to build the Fairtex Training Centre and Team Quest in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Sparky joined the Grapple Asia Podcast to discuss coaching, business Asia and all things grappling

https://youtu.be/Bi1b2H-tj-U?si=QcPgIiFyyy5iHqFY

25/07/2026

"Walk through the door"

- One piece of advice Nick gives to those who aspire to become a Black Belt

21/07/2026

When one of THE Best Jiu-Jitsu Coaches in the World tells you to strike his signature pose

You strike the pose...
(Didn't stop my eyes from screaming awkwardly 😅)

Dima Murovanni gave me an hour of his time in between training sessions in the lead up to ADCC Asia Trials to discuss all things Jiu-Jitsu & what an hour it was 🤯

His accolades as a coach speak for itself:

Leading B-Team to CJI 1 & 2 Victories, Jozef's break out performances in his ADCC Trials and recently PJ Barch's phenomenal performance at The Polaris Grand Prix

And yet, hard to believe he never intended to be a coach... all this and more

Grapple Asia Pod Ep. 46 out soon!!

20/07/2026

Dima gives his thoughts on CLA AKA Ecological training which has become a hot topic in Jiu-Jitsu

09/07/2026

Nick's Mission & what he hopes Lethwei becoming a global sport would mean for 🇲🇲

Asia Interview Ep. 44: Nick Chapman | The Mastermind behind Myanmar's National Sport Lethwei going Global

https://youtu.be/LeBdMY8kPcQ

06/07/2026

Throwback

Jayson Holechek is an entrepreneur based in Asia who boasts brands such as Iron BJJ (Which he has now sold) and Lucha SEA

With his college wrestling background, he has made himself a reputation as a solid coach. He has recently taken the role of No-Gi Coach at Gato Studio based in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Jayson joined the Grapple Asia Podcast to discuss coaching, traveling in Asia and all things grappling.

Congratulations to your recent marriage brother 🙏

https://youtu.be/9tjFNA7w0_k?si=xUxDXlwl_J2wOfNC

03/07/2026

In Jiu-Jitsu, some athletes are shaped by competition, some by culture, and some by years of searching through different martial arts before finding the one that feels like home. For Shamsudin Magomedov, the path was never simple. Born in Dagestan, raised in Moscow, and now based in Thailand, his journey moved through karate, boxing, MMA, grappling, and eventually Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Today, Shamsudin is known not only for his achievements as a competitor, but also for his work as Head Coach and Director of Carpe Diem BJJ in Bangkok. His story reflects discipline, adaptation, and the constant pursuit of improvement.

Article is now live in both English, Russian & Japanese Languages

Thank you Shammie for your time

https://grappleasia.com/2026/07/03/interview-with-shamsudin-magomedov/