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Featured affiliated academy: Lake Atitlán BJJ Guatemala
Where is the gym located? San Marcos, Lake Atitlán, Guatemala (Locally we organize under the umbrella name “KEFI Collective” as a way to brand ourselves beyond just “the dudes who do Jiu-Jitsu.” Makes it easier to find us when you’re in the area. But for all intents and purposes, “Lake Atitlan BJJ” works just as […]
Featured traveller: Nathan Featherstone – BJJ Globetrotters
Age: 33 Belt: Purple Profession: Martial arts and fitness coach How many years in BJJ: 12 (with time off due to injuries and lockdowns) Other martial arts: Irish stick fighting (Doyle and Antrim style), Dog Brothers martial arts, Collar and Elbow wrestling. Previously karate, boxing, muay thai, MMA, Judo, HEMA, and capoeira. Where do you […]
Featured Camp Instructor: Paul Urbanik – BJJ Globetrotters
Paul Urbanik – BJJ Globetrotters Age: 35 Belt: Blackbelt in Luta Livre (brazilian catch wrestling) Blackbelt in BJJ Profession: Teacher for Mathematics, Physics, IT Started training (year): Started my grappling journey 2008 City/country: Paderborn, Germany Main achievements in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: It’s hard to say. There were some competition results that I’m quite happy […]
Featured affiliated academy: Pirate BJJ, USA
Where is the gym located? Pirate BJJ 312 Palmer Road, Suite A Madison, AL 35758 USA How many people train there? Currently we have 30 kids training and 9 adults, hoping to continue to grow both the adult and kid classes. Is the gym growing – if so by how many new members each month […]
Spring Camp 2023: Back take prevention from side control with Priit Mihkelson
Priit Mihkelson’s website: www.DefensiveBJJ.com
Featured Camp Instructor: Stevie Antoniou – BJJ Globetrotters
Stevie Antoniou – BJJ Globetrotters Age: 28 Belt: Black Profession: Photographer and wilderness guide Started training (year): 2008 City/country: Stockholm/Sweden Main achievements in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: I have medals from ‘’back in the day’’ but I haven’t competed in years. Which Globetrotters camps have you attended: I’m at 19 camps now so pretty […]
Featured Traveller: Matt McDonald – BJJ Globetrotters
Age: 36.9 Belt: Purple Profession: My background is in software engineering, and currently I’m working on a property maintenance company and rehabbing ugly houses. How many years in BJJ: 4.5 years, with some time off for injuries. Other martial arts: I wrestled in high school, where I won the superlative award for Best Catwoman Costume. […]
Featured affiliated academy: The Misfits Club, BJJ California
Where is the gym located? Crescenta Valley, Tujunga, California How many people train there? 68 Is the gym growing – if so by how many new members each month or year? 10 a month What are the highest and lowest belt grades training? 7 black belts – 45 white belts When did The Misfits Club, […]
Featured traveller: Leslie Baird – BJJ Globetrotters
Age: 30 Belt: Blue Profession: Nanny How many years in BJJ: 3.5 Other martial arts: Boxing (11 years) Where do you live: Currently London Where are you from: Scotland Other fun or curious information you would like to share: I’ve been to 76 countries so far and have lived in 4 countries (not including the […]
Featured Camp Instructor: Bryan White – BJJ Globetrotters
Bryan White – BJJ Globetrotters Belt: Blackbelt Profession: Law enforcement Started training (year): Started in 2007 City/country: Levittown, PA (U.S.) Main achievements in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: My name is Bryan White. My start with BJJ began as part of my career as a police officer. I’ve worked in law enforcement since 2001. In the […]
