Let's say money's no object, which gyms would you like to train at for a week or so each, and why? Marcelo in NY? Atos? Kron in California? Are there legendary gyms in Brazil you'd try? Keep it to three, if you can.
Roger's a doable trip for me, too. I've heard great things. As far as I know, Rickson still teaches at Kron's gym every now and then. That'd be unreal.
Marcelos would be amazing. John Danahaer and Eddie Bravo would be fun too. If I was doing a tour. Erik Paulsons is another although technically that is submission wrestling and not bjj.
Erik is a bjj blackbelt and runs bjj gi classes. A Week isnt long enough, ive done a month training abroad and even then, I was just scratching the surface. so for me? NY for MG and Renzos, Krons, and Tristar. edit plus Saulo/xande's for sure, and AOJJ /mendes bro.
Marcel Louzado - i have trained with him in Cali several times and his ability to instruct is next level, plus his knowledge of Judo and Wrestling is also world class making a terrifying grappling machine! Jack McVicker - Jack is simply incredible as a coach and competitor Rickson - because Rickson honorable mention: Danaher - Never ceases to amaze me with his understanding
i want to visit renzo's and marcelo's in nyc, univ. of jujitsu in san diego. those are both doable. but really, i want to go to cicero costha's in sao paolo--not doable.
Any BJJ gym if they had classes that wouldn't end with me going home at 11pm every night. post work classes would be good.
fyi... i was in san diego over xmas break and trained at the university of jj once--sadly, only once as kids' and parents' holiday plans prevented more. great facility. the teaching was superlative. stand-up and ground covered, and the sparring against the students was intense. highly recommended if you are in san diego. sadly, i did not get to meet saulo or xande.
I went to Renzo Gracie in NYC, tried to meet up with Mattt but I think we just missed each other. Didn't get to roll as I think I rocked up at the wrong time. I was also asked what Prof. I was under etc, and I answered honestly. My current MMA coach is a Brown Belt under Roger Gracie. I'm donning the Gi for the first time this year, so will see. My list would be 10th Planet Gracie Academy - RdJ There are others but can't think of them right now.