Grapple Asia Interview Ep. 14 | Adam Clarke - GF Team Thailand - Helping Kid's reach their true potential

A special episode of the Grapple Asia Podcast recorded at CRT GF Team in Chiang Rai with Adam Clarke. Adam and his team help underprivileged children and orphans from the rural regions of Northern Thailand, who have taken refuge from conflict and trafficking. Through Jiu-Jitsu, GF Team Thailand helps to nurture the development of young children through education and martial arts. Socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057259937358-----------------------------Chapters0:00 Sponsors1:06 Guest Introduction1:31 How Adam started Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu4:47 The process of establishing a Gym in Chiang Rai7:15 Being a 'charity gym'7:53 The main goal of the gym9:41 A competitive gym10:25 The loudest coach10:55 The support from the Thai BJJ community 12:54 Changing gym objectives to focus on kids15:10 The heartache when helping underprivileged students19:24 'Just scratching the surface'21:00 Fight for the Future foundation21:48 What Adam has learned through coaching24:55 A defining moment for Adam and his students27:53 Thai competitors and the necessity to be selective38:38 How people can help the gym42:21 Adam's dream for his gym43:18 The Jiu Jitsu Association of Thailand 45:56 Closing-----------------------------===========================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=4893974dfb24499f