The story of my trip around the world to train, teach and compete in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and other grappling arts.


Arrived in Rio, climbed mountain first thing in morning.

If you have followed my blog for a while, you might remember, that in Hawaii, I was persuaded into climbing 1000+ steps up a “hill”, which was a little harder than I had anticipated.

I arrived in Connection Rio at five in the morning and got some sleep. Hywel Teague, and old friend I trained with in Manchester UK back in 2004, is currently working here, and asked if I wanted to go up the hill near by. I thought why not, and five hours later I am now back in the house LOL. Once again, it was a little harder and longer than I had imagined and my legs and knees took quite a beating. So much for a rest day! :D

Tomorrow, I am planning to go training somewhere. I have stayed away from training since Friday to rest my knee injury, so I really hope it will be fine tomorrow. Climbing a mountain didn’t help much though :)

Anyways, I am excited to finally be in Brazil and to see what experiences and adventures I will find here!

Location:Estr. Sorimã,Rio de Janeiro,Brazil

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  1. Arthur

    I just saw on Sherdog Hywel with Bendan Schaub, are you guys hanging out altogether?

    Jun 22, 2011 @ 16:29


  2. viktor

    Hey C!

    From where did you start when you climbed this hill?

    I´m thinking about doing the same when i get back to rio next month!
    because it´s the big hill with a flat top right?

    Jun 22, 2011 @ 22:28

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