On the Mat and in the Hospital : Journey of Discipline and Triumph with Abdelrahman Lachize

On the Mat and in the Hospital : Journey of Discipline and Triumph with Abdelrahman Lachize

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February 18, 2025 · 57 min · Season 1 · Episode 18

About this episode

Abdelrahman Lachize shares his journey as a medical student and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, highlighting the discipline and resilience gained from martial arts.

In this episode, we sit down with Abdelrahman Lachize, a third-year medical student with a passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Born in Syria to a French-Syrian family, Abdelrahman’s journey has taken him from Lyon to Jeddah and now Riyadh, a city he proudly calls home. We dive into his story—how his father introduced him to Jiu-Jitsu in eighth grade, his progression to a blue belt, and his defining moment on the mat: an intense match against "The Hulk," where he overcame the odds with a perfectly executed triangle choke.Beyond the sport, we explore his life as a medical student and how discipline from martial arts shapes his approach to challenges in medicine and beyond.Join us for an inspiring conversation about resilience, passion, and the pursuit of excellence—both in the hospital and on the mats.Tune in now! This episode was prepared by the scout: Alzahraa Alkatmah, Leanne Alhabib and Jana Basmaih And the producer for this episode: Maeen AlDamouni Please enjoy and let us know what you think of the episode on:#MSAPodcast To suggest guests for the upcoming episodes, reach us through our email: MSA-Podcast@alfaisal.edu

People in this episode

Hosts: Leanne Alhabib, Maeen AlDamouni

Guest: Abdelrahman Lachize

Topics covered

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • medical education
  • discipline
  • resilience

Keywords

  • discipline
  • triumph
  • medical student
  • Jeddah
  • Riyadh

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Syria, Lyon, Jeddah, Riyadh

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