Featured Camp Instructor: Michael Currier – BJJ Globetrotters

Michael Currier – BJJ Globetrotters

Age: I am 40 years old as of July 27th. I’ll spend my birthday in Germany with the Globetrotters!
Belt: I am a black belt under Michael Chapman
Profession: I own Impact Jiu-jitsu Fountain Hills and I am a professional grappler
Started training (year): I started training in Jiu-jitsu in 2014, but I’ve been a life long martial artist and wrestled growing up
City/country: I live in Fountain Hills, Arizona USA

 

Main achievements in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu:

I’ve been lucky enough to have a great career in Jiu-jitsu. I’ve competed at submission underground 5 times, Fight2win twice, I fought on the inaugural world series of fight grappling event in Las Vegas, that was the first time a grappling even has been shown on cable TV. I competed in the first EBI Jiu-jitsu overtime event, and EBI combat world’s Bantamweight tournament. I was also a member of the current bullpen series Quintet Champs. 

Michael Currier BJJ competition

Which BJJ Globetrotters camps have you attended?

I’ve only been to the Tempe camp and the Maine camp, though I’m scheduled to attend the Heidelberg Germany camp this month and the Zen Camp in October! 

 

Which camp has been your favorite so far?

Maine was definitely my favorite camp. It was my first chance to be completed immersed in the camp. It was amazing. 

 

Favorite stories/moments from the camps?

Maine camp was all pretty memorable. So much amazing Jiu-jitsu, but the talent show won my heart. It was so much fun!

Your favorite class/classes to teach at camp?

I really like bendy, weird, inversion stuff. Anything that makes the students scratch their heads. 

Anything else you want to add to your profile? 

I’m so thrilled to be a part of this amazing family. BJJ Globetrotters has been absolutely amazing to me and I can’t wait to travel the world sharing my Jiu-jitsu with this incredible group of friends. 

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Michael Currier – BJJ Globetrotters instructor