Brent Beery, CEO of GR8 Outdoors, a distributor of DoD Outdoors, a Japanese camping company, is a seasoned entrepreneur, outdoor enthusiast, and seasonal adventure motorcyclist. Brent has lived and worked in China for 20 years, and in this podcast, he shares his experience in China and the world. He discusses his early years in China, where he taught English at a university and eventually learned the Chinese language. He talks about his time in Nanjing, China, where he studied at Nanjing University for a year, and recounts his struggles with communication in Guangzhou, China. He also talks about his motorcycle riding adventures in China, Canada, and the US and shares tips from experienced riders. Brent also reflects on his experiences with martial arts, self-defense, and cardio exercises such as Muay Thai and boxing. He recounts a bar fight he was involved in and shared his views on Krav Maga. He also touches on his adventures in Alaska, China, and Europe and shares his thoughts on his encounters with police, mobs, and mobsters. Timestamps 0:00:00 Interview with Brent Beery: An Entrepreneur, Outdoorsman, and Adventure Motorcyclist 0:04:36 Heading: Reflections on Moving to China in 1997 0:06:21 Conversation on Chinese Language Tones and Fluency 0:09:49 Conversation on Everyday Life in Nanjing, China 0:12:00 Conversation on Motorcycle Riding in China, Canada, and the United States 0:13:18 Recounting a Motorcycle Endorsement and Self-Discovery Journey 0:15:01 Heading: Motorcycle Riding Lesson Gone Wrong 0:16:43 Heading: Motorcycle Riding Tips from Experienced Riders 0:18:12 Conversation Summary: Exploring the Benefits of Riding a BMW GS Motorcycle 0:19:47 Conversation on Luxury Camping in Asia and the DoD Brand 0:25:21 Heading: Exploring the Playful Side of Camping with DoD and Snow Peak 0:26:47 Exploring China: Reflections on Cultural and Legal Differences 0:29:39 Heading: Exploring the Cultural Differences in Attitudes Towards Alcohol Consumption 0:34:55 Conversation on Drug Use, Travel Plans, and Hobbies 0:42:42 Conversation on Muay Thai and Boxing as Self-Defense and Cardio Exercise 0:44:25 "The Benefits of Training in Martial Arts: A Personal Account of a Bar Fight" 0:45:53 Krav Maga: A Discussion on the Benefits of Combining Martial Arts and Self-Defense 0:49:42 KRAV MAGA: Combining Striking Fighting Discipline with Street Savvy for Self Defense 0:51:13 Heading: MMA vs. Traditional Martial Arts: A Discussion on the Benefits for Kids 0:56:30 Conversation on Martial Arts, Life in China, and Camping Adventures 0:58:20 Conversation: Experiencing the Wilds of Alaska and Life in China 1:01:59 Heading: De-escalating a Potentially Dangerous Situation in China 1:04:55 Heading: Aggressive Crowd Blocks Intersection in China 1:06:32 Investigation of Assault Incident Involving Foreigners in China 1:10:11 Conversation Summary: Detained for 7 Hours Over Insulting Remark 1:11:10 Heading: Interrogation and Escaping with an Ambulance in China and Las Vegas 1:12:53 Heading: Reflection on Experiences with Police and Mob Interactions 1:16:28 Conversation Summary: Tales of Adventure in Suzhou, China 1:18:17 Conversation Summary: Refusing to Pay an Unfair Price at the Eiffel Tower 1:19:59 Conversation Summary: De-escalating a Potentially Violent Situation in China 1:20:51 Heading: Encounter with Mobsters in China Leads to Unexpected Outcome 1:24:38 Incident Report: Altercation at Bar Involving 18-Year-Old and Bouncers 1:26:05 Heading: Business Practices in China and Mexico 1:28:16 "Experiencing Matchmaking in a Chinese Village" 1:31:01 Investigation of Unusual Financial Activity at Chinese Electrical Distribution Company 1:32:56 Investigation of Government Fund Mismanagement Leads to Execution of Chinese Official 1:35:16 Conversation Summary: Investigating a Chinese Company and a Threatening Encounter 1:37:06 Conversation on the Difficulty of Learning Chinese 1:38:52 Conversation on the Difficulty of Learning Chinese and the Future of China