The 4th annual Lateral Thinking Jiu Jitsu Training Camp will be held from December 13-15, 2024 at Sportschule Next Level in Hanau, Germany.
In this unique seminar format, three expert coaches - Priit Mihkelson, Wim Deputter and Francesco Fonte - will collectively share their approaches to jiu-jitsu. Rather than just presenting techniques, the seminar will be driven by participant questions, with the coaches offering their perspectives and brainstorming ideas together.
There will be plenty of training and open mat time over the 3 days. The camp aims to provide an overload of information that will change the way participants look at grappling.
The event will also honor the legacy and unique style of Octavio Couto, one of the original teachers involved with the camp who has sadly passed away. Francesco Fonte will represent his contributions.
This is a rare opportunity to see true experts collaborating and cross-checking ideas on the mats. Get ready for a transformative experience!
The 4th annual Lateral Thinking Jiu Jitsu Training Camp will be held from December 13-15, 2024 at Sportschule Next Level in Hanau, Germany.
In this unique seminar format, three expert coaches - Priit Mihkelson, Wim Deputter and Francesco Fonte - will collectively share their approaches to jiu-jitsu. Rather than just presenting techniques, the seminar will be driven by participant questions, with the coaches offering their perspectives and brainstorming ideas together.
There will be plenty of training and open mat time over the 3 days. The camp aims to provide an overload of information that will change the way participants look at grappling.
The event will also honor the legacy and unique style of Octavio Couto, one of the original teachers involved with the camp who has sadly passed away. Francesco Fonte will represent his contributions.
This is a rare opportunity to see true experts collaborating and cross-checking ideas on the mats. Get ready for a transformative experience!
Wim Deputter
Wim Deputter is a highly respected Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt from Belgium with over 20 years of experience in BJJ, grappling, and MMA. He has competed in more than 600 matches throughout his career, gaining invaluable insights that he now shares with students worldwide. Known for his analytical and principle-based approach to teaching, Wim emphasizes efficiency and effectiveness in his techniques. He runs his own academy in Leuven, Belgium, and is a regular instructor at BJJ Globetrotters camps. Wim is praised for his innovative teaching methods, deep understanding of BJJ concepts, and ability to make complex techniques accessible to practitioners of all levels. His dedication to the sport and his students has earned him a reputation as one of the most influential and respected BJJ coaches in Europe.
Francesco Fonte
Francesco Fonte is a first-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with over 20 years of experience in the sport. At 46 years old, he currently owns and operates a gym near Hanau, Germany, where he coaches MMA and BJJ. Francesco began his BJJ journey in 2003 and has since achieved notable competitive success, including winning the Rome Challenge in 2007 and the Swedish Open in 2011 and 2014. He has also ventured into MMA, winning his debut match.A regular instructor at BJJ Globetrotters camps, Francesco is known for his concept and mechanics-based approach to teaching. He particularly enjoys smaller, intimate camps like the Zen and Winter camps, where he can combine his passion for snowboarding with BJJ. Francesco's teaching style focuses on general topics and offering his unique perspective on various aspects of jiu-jitsu, including closed guard, guard passing, sweeps, and guard retention.
Priit Mihkelson
Priit Mihkelson is a renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and instructor from Estonia, known for his innovative approach to BJJ defense. He is the founder of Defensive BJJ, an online coaching platform that focuses on teaching effective defensive techniques and strategies. Priit's unique system emphasizes postures and movements that help practitioners survive and escape from challenging positions.As a regular instructor at BJJ Globetrotters camps, Priit has gained international recognition for his unconventional teaching methods and deep analysis of BJJ mechanics. His approach challenges traditional BJJ concepts, particularly in defensive scenarios, and has earned him the reputation as one of the world's most sought-after instructors for BJJ defense.Priit's teaching style is characterized by constant research and experimentation, resulting in a system that has been thoroughly pressure-tested. His online platform, YouTube channel, and Instagram account offer a wealth of knowledge on defensive techniques, including his signature moves like the "Grilled Chicken" guard defense and the "Panda" position.Through his work, Priit aims to fill a gap in BJJ instruction by providing comprehensive defensive strategies that complement the more commonly taught offensive techniques. His contributions have significantly influenced modern BJJ, especially in the realm of defensive tactics and positional escapes.
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