Edward Liem
Edward Liem - Elite-MMA Instructor
Birth place: Irian Jaya, West Papua, Indonesia
Profession: Engineer
What martial art(s) have trained in:
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 1996-present
Grappling 1993-present
Muay Thai/Kickboxing 1993-present
Boxing 1997-present
Judo 1988-1998
Kendo 1993-1997 (6 years)
What classes do you teach: BJJ Adults: men’s and women’s, Kids BJJ, No-Gi BJJ, , Thai KickBoxing for MMA, Adult MMA, Teen MMA, Personal Fitness, Conditioning, and Personal Self-Defense
When did you start teaching at Elite MMA? I started teaching in 2000. Hai trapped me by asking me to cover some of his classes because he couldn’t come. The rest is history.
What is a memorable moment for you at Elite MMA? Got choked out by a little French guy name Emanuel Manu – Duvivier.
Do you have any martial arts accomplishments that you are proud of and why? Boxing. Because I don’t try to put too much pressure to be good. Just enjoy training and slowly improving.
Are there any professional accomplishments that you are proud of and why? Graduating from college.
Any sports/activities that you participated in that you are proud of? I learned how to swim by myself.
What hobbies do you enjoy and why? Trying different martial arts, taking the benefits of each style.
Academic accomplishments: BS Mechanical Engineering 1996 MS Civil/Structure Engineer 2003
If you could walk us through a day or week in your life what would it consist of? Work, train, sleep, eat out.
