Nakapan Phungeforn: Jiu-Jitsu, Judo & the Dark Side (Episode 49)

On this episode of Fighters Drinking Coffee, Nakapan Phungeforn from Beta Academy joins the hosts to discuss three decades in the D.C. martial arts scene, blending stories from jiu-jitsu, judo and kudo with candid takes on competition, gym culture, and memorable moments like a notorious "dojo storm."

They cover training strategies, rule changes and preparing for the New York Open veterans judo division, plus real talk about recovery, sleep, supplementation, business mentorship, and how martial arts shapes life both on and off the mat.

 

Follow Nakapan's journey on Instagram: @nakapanmma

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