Media Iconic TUF moments: BJ/ Wang

Haha good times. For those who wondered what happened to him he is focusing on teaching in schools these days

https://theathletic.com/1222251/2019/09/18/andy-wang-is-more-than-a-meme/
A few more things most people don’t know about Wang: He’s a teacher. Like, a real, actual school teacher. He has degrees in history and political science from University of Hawaii at Manoa. Originally from Taiwan, his parents moved to the U.S. when he was just a baby. He’s a legit BJJ black belt under Egan Inoue, and coached and trained extensively in Hawaii and Southern California, earning a reputation as a loyal and steadfast partner.

“This guy,” Danzig said, “he used to do substitute teaching work at high schools and junior highs throughout LA, and then he would drive through the rush hour traffic on his motorcycle, show up with his shirt and tie on, and walk right in, not even warm up, just get his gloves on and start sparring to help whoever needed a fight. He was always there.”
 
Davidjacksonjones said:
Haha good times. For those who wondered what happened to him he is focusing on teaching in schools these days

https://theathletic.com/1222251/2019/09/18/andy-wang-is-more-than-a-meme/
A few more things most people don’t know about Wang: He’s a teacher. Like, a real, actual school teacher. He has degrees in history and political science from University of Hawaii at Manoa. Originally from Taiwan, his parents moved to the U.S. when he was just a baby. He’s a legit BJJ black belt under Egan Inoue, and coached and trained extensively in Hawaii and Southern California, earning a reputation as a loyal and steadfast partner.

“This guy,” Danzig said, “he used to do substitute teaching work at high schools and junior highs throughout LA, and then he would drive through the rush hour traffic on his motorcycle, show up with his shirt and tie on, and walk right in, not even warm up, just get his gloves on and start sparring to help whoever needed a fight. He was always there.”
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That's a great article. Andy Wang is actually a super cool guy.
 
This is my first introduction to Wang. I see him talked about, but never watched anything on him.

Poor guy.

I respect his show of emotion, though.

I now see why he's a legend.
 
ComfortablyNumb55 said:
This is my first introduction to Wang. I see him talked about, but never watched anything on him.

Poor guy.

I respect his show of emotion, though.

I now see why he's a legend.
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im happy you exposed yourself to the Wang.
in all seriousness i do kinda feel bad for the dude. yeah he did something stupid on TV and it was definitely not a good look to cry about it, but its damn near 20 years later. temporary fame really doesnt let people die, so to speak
 
Blastbeat said:
im happy you exposed yourself to the Wang.
in all seriousness i do kinda feel bad for the dude. yeah he did something stupid on TV and it was definitely not a good look to cry about it, but its damn near 20 years later. temporary fame really doesnt let people die, so to speak
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Was he actually a decent fighter?

I wonder if bagging on Wang was part of the script. And if Wang was in on it, or did they blindside him.
 
Davidjacksonjones said:
Haha good times. For those who wondered what happened to him he is focusing on teaching in schools these days

https://theathletic.com/1222251/2019/09/18/andy-wang-is-more-than-a-meme/
A few more things most people don’t know about Wang: He’s a teacher. Like, a real, actual school teacher. He has degrees in history and political science from University of Hawaii at Manoa. Originally from Taiwan, his parents moved to the U.S. when he was just a baby. He’s a legit BJJ black belt under Egan Inoue, and coached and trained extensively in Hawaii and Southern California, earning a reputation as a loyal and steadfast partner.

“This guy,” Danzig said, “he used to do substitute teaching work at high schools and junior highs throughout LA, and then he would drive through the rush hour traffic on his motorcycle, show up with his shirt and tie on, and walk right in, not even warm up, just get his gloves on and start sparring to help whoever needed a fight. He was always there.”
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Yeah I believe he's living in China now and seems pretty successful. Ya love to see it honestly . I know it's silly but I always get a little sad and wonder what happened to a fighter when they just disappear post career. I just have that "I hope that guys okay" feeling .
 
Davidjacksonjones said:
Haha good times. For those who wondered what happened to him he is focusing on teaching in schools these days

https://theathletic.com/1222251/2019/09/18/andy-wang-is-more-than-a-meme/
A few more things most people don’t know about Wang: He’s a teacher. Like, a real, actual school teacher. He has degrees in history and political science from University of Hawaii at Manoa. Originally from Taiwan, his parents moved to the U.S. when he was just a baby. He’s a legit BJJ black belt under Egan Inoue, and coached and trained extensively in Hawaii and Southern California, earning a reputation as a loyal and steadfast partner.

“This guy,” Danzig said, “he used to do substitute teaching work at high schools and junior highs throughout LA, and then he would drive through the rush hour traffic on his motorcycle, show up with his shirt and tie on, and walk right in, not even warm up, just get his gloves on and start sparring to help whoever needed a fight. He was always there.”
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Sounds like a good person.
 
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