Author Archive for: bjjglobetrotters

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 […]

“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 […]

“I like to see how other people do things differently than the way I do them and see how other people think differently than the way I think.” Jeremy Loflin Name: Jeremy Loflin Age: 44 Belt: Black under Paul Thomas Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Profession: I own and run a window covering installation company. My second […]

Alexander Neufang – BJJ Globetrotters Age: I am 33 years old Belt: BJJ Blackbelt Profession: Currently working as a fulltime instructor for Gi/Nogi and MMA in Braunschweig, Germany Started training (year): I started training Jiu Jitsu 1. January 2009 and have committed my life fully to the Art since then. I have competed all over […]

“Go to places you are not so much attracted by, meet the locals and discover that there is beauty in everything. Everywhere.” Tango DiNero, Jiu Jitsu Traveller Age: I am 27 years old. Since 2004! Belt: Purple Profession: Police Officer in Frankfurt, Germany How many years in BJJ: I started in late 2012, so it’s […]

Age: 36… sheesh… am I really inching towards the big 4-0? When did that happen? Belt: Lowly, clue- and stripe-less white belt. Profession: I’m a Filmmaker (mostly documentaries). And yes, I’m working on “something about BJJ”. How many years in BJJ: I began “training” via DVDs in early 2016 and finally joined an academy in […]