Age: 34 Belt: Blue Profession: Speech pathologist How many years in BJJ: 3 years 6 months Other martial arts: I did 4 years of kickboxing / Muay Thai before starting BJJ Where do you live: I lived in Heidelberg (Germany) for 5 years until I quit my job, left my apartment, and started globetrotting. Currently […]
Where is the gym located? We are located in our brand-new studio in the heart of downtown Cold Lake (Alberta, Canada). How many people train there? We currently have over 80 members who train in both Youth 7+ and Adult BJJ, our Kickboxing classes, and our group fitness classes. Is the gym growing – if […]
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 […]
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? […]
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). […]
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: […]
“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, […]
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 […]
“I’ve shared great food, drinks, rolls, sweat and laughs with so many people the past near 3 months that make the long hours travelling and money spent worth it.” Jake Walton Age: 21 Belt: Blue Profession: I quit my job to travel! But I was a signwriter (designing and fitting signs) How many years in […]
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 […]
“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 […]
