# Grapple Asia Interview Ep. 21: Kenta Iwamoto | From Jiu-Jitsu to 'Pure Grappling' | 純粋なグラップリング

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Podcast: [Grapple Asia Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/grapple-asia-podcast-6696229)
Published: 2024-09-13T03:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3390

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