Featured camp instructor: Mike Hartmann

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). It´s a small but great team and going to competitions with them is awesome.

Mike Hartmann – BJJ Coach

Which BJJ Globetrotters camps have you attended?

Copenhagen (2), Heidelberg Summercamp (2), St. Barth (3), Sardinina (1), Winter Camp Austria (1), Leuven Summercamp (2)

Which camp has been your favorite so far?

My clear favorite was St. Barth 2016. I was absolutely overwhelmed by the great atmosphere and the island itself. So I came back two years in a row and can’t wait to return soon.

Mike Hartmann – BJJ Globetrotters Camp in St. Barths

Favorite stories/moments from the camps?

The catamaran trip in St. Barth as well as the camp parties over there are unforgettable!

Your favorite class/classes to teach at camp?

I have no topic I like teaching the most, but in general I prefer fundamental topics and teaching beginners who still have a big desire to learn and improve.