Entries by BJJ Globetrotters

Featured affiliated academy: Playa Coronado BJJ, Panama

Where is the gym located? Our gym is located in Nueva Gorgona, a small coastal town approximately one hour away from Panama City. How many people train in Playa Coronado BJJ, Panama? We are a small group of about 12 to 15 kids depending on the day. Is the gym growing – if so by […]

Featured Traveller: Mike Barr – BJJ Globetrotters

Age: 26 Belt: Brown Profession: Freelance photographer How many years in BJJ: 8 Other martial arts: None! Where do you live: Currently living in a tent while travelling around the world on my motorcycle. Where are you from: Westchester County, New York, USA. Other fun or curious information you would like to share: I’d be […]

Featured affiliated academy: Atlantic Jiu-Jitsu, Iceland

Where is the gym located? Akureyri, North Iceland. A small town with a population of 18,000 people. How many people train there? About 50 people, both adults and teenagers. We have adult classes and special kids classes for 10-15 years old. Is the gym growing – if so by how many new members each month […]

Featured affiliated academy: Paderborn Wombats, BJJ Germany

Where is the gym located? In Paderborn, North Rhine Westphalia, Germany. How many people train there? At the moment we have around 200 members training at our gym. In a normal class there are about 10-25 people. MMA classes tend to get a little bit more crowded. Is the gym growing – if so by […]

Featured traveller: Vince Millett – BJJ Globetrotters

Age: 60 Belt: Purple Profession: Civil servant How many years in BJJ: 8 Other martial arts: Judo, Aikido, Nippon Kempo, Shorinji Kempo, Taekwondo, Karate, Lau Gar kung fu Where do you live: Croydon (London), United Kingdom Where are you from: London Other fun or curious information you would like to share: I was once caught […]