In this episode, Thomas’ guest shares his inspiring journey from wrestling to becoming a martial arts instructor in Thailand, highlighting the importance of resilience, passion, and living life on your own terms. They also discuss their passion for instructing and the differences and challenges between teaching kids and adults. Today’s guest also his dream of teaching and living in Thailand and how it became a reality.
Here is The RŌL Radio with a brown belt under the Mendes Brothers, a black belt under Team Oliveira, a 2025 ADCC Thailand Champ, and head coach at Southside MMA Thailand, Denny Sisti.
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Episode Highlights:
2:13 Living and Working in Paradise
6:16 Denny’s Martial Arts Journey
10:03 Transitioning from Wrestling to Jiu-Jitsu
14:58 The Dynamics of Teaching Kids and Adults
26:18 Choosing Jiu-Jitsu Over Everything Else
43:23 Building Resilience on the Mats
56:40 Striving to Live the Dream
