HOLY GROUND JIU-JITSU SQUAD

The Brazilian jiu-Jitsu Trainer

Jan Mohrbacher was born in Germany but has lived in Brazil for the last twenty years and started BJJ training in 2002 with the legend and multiple champion Vinicius Cesare Canevari (known as "Magoo"). From his Master Magoo, Jan also received his black belt in 2012 and he is still his mentor today.

Jan is a certified black belt of the IBJJF (International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation) and the CBJJ (Confederacao Brasileira de Jiu-Jitsu) and has many years of teaching experience.

As a competitor, Jan was successful in numerous tournaments, u. a. IBJJF South America 2007 (Silver), CBJJ Sul do Brasil 2009 (Bronze), IBJJF South America 2009 Silver), IBJJF South America, 2010 (Silver), IBJJF European Open 2010 (bronze) & Open Class (Bronze) and one Variety of competitions outside the IBJJF and CBJJ.

Jan teaches in German, English and Portuguese and sees himself not only as a teacher, but primarily as a coach, helping his students to reach their potential and develop as fighters and people.

"Some students train to just improve their lives, others focus on the competition. My job is to provide the right approach and the right environment for everyone. The fun is very important, because if you have fun and train, you definitely fight better."