Entries by BJJ Globetrotters

Featured Traveller: Sven Groten – BJJ Globetrotters

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Age: 30 Belt: Black (purple in BJJ formally, black in Luta Livre – so blackbelt) Profession: Special Education teacher, academy owner of Game Theory Jiu-Jitsu (one of four owners), Jiu-Jitsu teacher How many years in BJJ: Should be around 9/10 Other martial arts: I started martial arts by doing Judo as a child, did some […]

Featured affiliated academy: Cicero Costha Jiu-Jitsu Madagascar

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Where is the gym located? We are located in Madagascar, in the city of Antananarivo (2eme arrondissement, Mandroseza). You can see us on Google Maps here. How many people train in Cicero Costha Jiu-Jitsu Madagascar? 20 people altogether now. Is the gym growing – if so by how many new members each month or year? […]

Featured camp instructor: Mike Hartmann – BJJ Globetrotters

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Mike Hartmann – BJJ Globetrotters Age: 45 years old Belt: Black Belt First Degree Profession: Police Trainer for Tactics, Shooting, Self-Defense Started training (year): 2001 with Mario Stapel in Germany City/country: Wetzlar / Germany   Main achievements in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: I´m very happy to be Germanys National Coach for BJJ in JJIF (Adult Women). […]

Featured traveller: Karl-Johan Larsson – BJJ Globetrotters

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Thailand, San Diego and Beyond: We caught up with Karl-Johan Larsson to find out where he’s been and plans for future travels. “Travelling and training often brings you out of your comfort zone. You have no choice but to talk to strangers and ask questions that feel stupid.” Name: Karl-Johan Larsson – BJJ Globetotters Age: […]

Featured affiliated academy: Submission Lab, BJJ New Zealand

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“We created a non-profit, open and inclusive gym, owned by the members and administered by a committee elected annually to steer clear of the politics and business issues experienced in the past.” Submission Lab, Dunedin, New Zealand Hi guys! Tell us some facts about your gym – where is it located? 114 St Andrew St, […]

Featured traveller: Lim Ming Kern – BJJ Globetrotters

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It’s been great to hear how the Globetrotters community can help out when plans change on your travels! “Don’t be too stressed about it and go with the flow.” Lim Ming Kern, Jiu Jitsu Traveler Lim Ming Kern BJJ Competition Tell us about your most recent travel and your upcoming travel – where have you […]

Featured Camp Instructor: Charles Harriott – BJJ Globetrotters

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Charles Harriott – BJJ Globetrotters Age: 34 Belt: 1st degree blackbelt Profession: Jiu Jitsu Instructor Started training (year): 2006 City/country: Gainesville, Florida, USA Main achievements in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: BJJ Fanatics Instructor Visited 98 gyms in 18 countries in 2018 (Globetrotter of the Year 2018) Lived as a nomadic instructor from 2018 to 2020  Sometimes […]

Featured affiliated academy: Whaingaroa BJJ – New Zealand

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“There is no ego at our gym, everyone trains with everyone and rolls with everyone with no expectations other than having fun and learning from each other.” Travis Browne, Coach at Whaingaroa BJJ Where is the gym located: The gym is located on the Raglan Harbour mouth at 94 Riria Kereopa Memorial Drive, Raglan, New […]

Featured Travellers: Marcus and Alessia – BJJ Globetrotters

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“Don’t be afraid to put everything else on hold for a bit and do something you’ll love. It’s easier and less scary than you think.” Marcus Tan Marcus and Alessia – BJJ Globetrotters Age: 29 and 32 Belt: Brown belt and blue belt Profession: We both have been working in Marketing/Social Media, but are both […]

Featured Traveller: Silas Proton – BJJ Globetrotters

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“Look for a place/town with a volunteer job and a BJJ school and mix these two!” Silas Proton, Jiu Jitsu traveller Silas Proton – BJJ Globetrotters Age: 30 Belt: White Profession: Restorer for stone (architecture & sculptures) How many years in BJJ: 3.5 Other martial arts: 5yrs traditional TaekwonDo, 3yrs K1 & MuayThai Where do […]