Featured affiliated academy: Dinamo Jiu-Jitsu, Italy
Where is the gym located?
Mazzano (Brescia), Italy.
How many people train there?
18
Is the gym growing – if so by how many new members each month or year?
Yes, I started with 4 people. In one year now we have 18.
What are the highest and lowest belt grades training?
Black belt to white belt.
When did the gym open?
14 November 2024.
Dinamo Jiu-Jitsu, Italy
Some facts about you:
Name: Daniel
Age: 43
Belt: Black
Profession: Employee
Years in BJJ: 13
Other martial arts: Kickboxing and Viet Vo Dao
Currently living in: Mazzano (Brescia), Italy
Originally from: Italy
Please tell us the story of how your gym came into existence
Before I opened my gym, I worked under a gym that did MMA, but I didn’t get along with the owner so I decided to open a gym of my own. I took inspiration from a phrase my Grand Master, Octavio Couto, always used to tell people (“BJJ is the most dynamic way to meditate”) and called the gym DINAMO Jiu-Jitsu.
Tell us about the people that train in the gym – who are they?
There is a big variety of people… from 17-year-old students to 45-year-old policemen.
Why do they train?
For some it’s the feeling of safety, and for others to stay healthy.
What are some of the challenges of running a BJJ gym in general, and in your area specifically?
There is a little problem with some fake “grand masters” that have a MMA gym but only with kickboxing experience.
How do you see the future for BJJ in your area?
It is growing very fast.
What’s the best thing about Dinamo Jiu-Jitsu, Italy?
Smiles, fun, and respect from everyone.
What would you recommend Globetrotters to see in your area apart from the inside of your gym?
Brescia is a historical city with a lot of old buildings. It’s a nice place to eat some good food, and in summer there are two beautiful lakes where you can swim and have a party all night.
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