"If someone on the street or a drunk guy in a bar attacks you, you might not feel bad about throwing a kick to their head. But if it's your friend who's had too much to drink, you want to end the situation without doing damage," he says. "For that reason jiujitsu is more practical."
Wang, for his part, has a more philosophical perspective of the martial art.
"Jiujitsu can change your life," he says. "Every day that you work on your skills, you find out more about who you are. It's humbling and empowering. It's the journey of mat."
Today's tournament starts at 10:30am in the food court level of the Core Pacific Living Mall, located at 138 Bade Road, Sec 4, Taipei (北市八得路四 段138號B3).
Admission is free. People interested in learning more about jiujitsu or participating in Baret Yoshida's seminar tomorrow can call Sean McCormack, general manager of Taipei Brazilian Jiujitsu Academy at (0920) 620 109.
The academy is located at 8, Alley 3, Ln 251, Zhongxiao E Rd, Sec 3, Taipei (北市忠孝東路三段251巷).
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