I started a BJJ team :)
BJJ Globetrotters offers an alternative to traditional affiliation within Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Membership is open for anyone (both individuals and gyms), and there are basically no requirements to join, other than to spread—and agree with—the message :)
The members doesn’t represent a specific person, academy, instructor or lineage. They are merely a community of people, who share a common set of values:
- - We don’t pay each other any affiliation fees
- - We wear any patches we like on our gis
- - We are free to represent any (or no) team in competition
- - We encourage training with anyone regardless of affiliation
- - We are willing to promote anyone who deserves it—members or not
- - We arrange camps, seminars and visit each other for training and fun
- - We believe everyone is equal both on and off the mats
- - We strive to enjoy life, people and the world through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
The team is officially registered with the IBJJF, in order for our members (and non-members, for that sake) to compete at those tournaments.
If you or your gym are interested in being a part of the team, shoot me an email on graugart@gmail.com and I’ll hook you up with some sweet gi patches :)
For more information, check out www.BJJglobetrotters.com.
slideyfoot
Sounds like a great idea! If I ever find myself running a school, I may well be interested, especially as I love BJJ travelling (though I’ve only managed Texas so far). :D
Jan 11, 2013 @ 17:29