Grapple Asia Interview Ep. 35 | Patricio Reyes Vergara | Arkain Grappling Vietnam

Pato's Socials:Pato IG: https://www.instagram.com/a.n.t.i.s.e.n.s.e.i/?hl=enArkain IG: https://www.instagram.com/arkaingrappling/?hl=enSponsors: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.You one-stop shop for high quality Jiu-Jitsu gear!Bangkok BJJhttps://bkkbjj.comInstagram: BKK.BJJ.ShopRecorded 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:From Bouncing in Bars to Building Arkain Grappling in Vietnam: The Journey of Patricio 'Pato' Vergara. In this episode we sit down with Patricio 'Pato' Vergara, co-founder of Arkain Grappling in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Patricio shares his fascinating journey from being a bouncer in a heavy metal bar in Chile to his passion for Jiu-Jitsu. He discusses his transition from Japanese Ju-Jitsu to BJJ, his experiences living in Hong Kong for romantic reasons, and the challenges and rewards of coaching and owning a gym in Vietnam. Patricio also touches on the current state of Jiu-Jitsu in Vietnam, the cultural differences, and the importance of building a community through teaching kids. Pato then delves into his creative ventures, including the concept behind the 'BackTake' Kimonos brand and his recent role as an action director for a Vietnamese movie.Timestamps-----------------------------00:00 Introduction & Sponsors1:34 Meet Patricio Vergara: From Chile to Vietnam2:02 Journey into Jiujitsu: From Bouncer to Competitor3:09 Transition to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu4:25 Life & Training in Hong Kong10:14 Vietnam: A New Chapter12:19 Challenges & Insights Coaching in Vietnam27:55 Founding Arkain35:07 Creative Hiatus & Future Plans35:30 Designing a Collective36:42 Logo Explanation37:33 Stunt Director in Vietnam43:21 Teaching Kids vs. Adults48:17 Rapid Fire Questions1:02:40 Gratitude-----------------------------===========================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 #chile #vietnambjj #vietnam #arkaingrappling #Arkain #bkkbjj