Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Q&A with the coach
sifu, shifu，师父，师傅
What do these Chinese words even mean? Why do Chinese traditional Martial arts instructors in non Chinese sowsimg countries call themselves “Shifu Larry” or “Sifu Greg”? Does that even make sense?
Why does John Danaher call a triangle choke “sankaku jime”?
Can we pick a language and stick to it?
Here’s an idea: let’s bring back “sir”.
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Ramsey Dewey is a retired pro fighter, combat sports coach, referee, and fight commentator… and occasional musician based in Shanghai, China.
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This video features original music by Ramsey Dewey
Follow me on Instagram at: instagram.com/ramseydewey
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I fought professionally in Mixed Martial arts, Sanda, Muay Thai, K1 and American kickboxing from 2004-2011 when I was forced to retire due to a broken skull and being blinded in one eye. I hold a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Black belts in multiple traditional martial arts, including Taekwondo and kyokushin karate. I also train in catch wrestling, sambo, taijiquan, judo, and boxing.
I currently coach at the Animal MMA gym, the Extreme Fight Lab, and the Mordor Fight Club, all in Shanghai, China.
Q&A with the coach
sifu, shifu，师父，师傅
What do these Chinese words even mean? Why do Chinese traditional Martial arts instructors in non Chinese sowsimg countries call themselves “Shifu Larry” or “Sifu Greg”? Does that even make sense?
Why does John Danaher call a triangle choke “sankaku jime”?
Can we pick a language and stick to it?
Here’s an idea: let’s bring back “sir”.
———
Ramsey Dewey is a retired pro fighter, combat sports coach, referee, and fight commentator… and occasional musician based in Shanghai, China.
————
Thanks to my channel sponsor:
Xmartial: catering to all kinds of combat sports athletes from BJJ, MMA, Muay Thai etc. find rash guards, fight shorts, grappling spats, boxing gloves and other training gear. Use my code RAMSEY10 for a 10% discount on everything at
xmartial.com/?ref=AyJ_EjPCOXox
This video features original music by Ramsey Dewey
Follow me on Instagram at: instagram.com/ramseydewey
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I fought professionally in Mixed Martial arts, Sanda, Muay Thai, K1 and American kickboxing from 2004-2011 when I was forced to retire due to a broken skull and being blinded in one eye. I hold a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Black belts in multiple traditional martial arts, including Taekwondo and kyokushin karate. I also train in catch wrestling, sambo, taijiquan, judo, and boxing.
I currently coach at the Animal MMA gym, the Extreme Fight Lab, and the Mordor Fight Club, all in Shanghai, China.
