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Christian Simmerling| The Jiu Jitsu Mindset Podcast
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Professor Christian started his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu journey in 2007 with the Godfather of Alberta Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Josh Russell. After being drafted to the Calgary Stampeders and playing the 2004 and 2005 season, Christian was looking to still compete in a combat sport and fell in love with the gentle art. Christian was awarded his black belt in 2015, then moved to New Jersey in fall of 2016. While living in New Jersey, Christian studied at multiple schools learning from the top instructors and trained with the highest level grappling athletes in the North East.
Christian trained consistently at Silver Fox BJJ, Renzo Gracie Northern Valley, Renzo Gracie Denville, and the legendary Renzo Gracie HQ in New York, New York on West 30th Street. On a weekly basis, Christian took the train into New York City to attend the lunch competition class taught by John Danaher. Christian’s training partners typically would include Jake Shields, Gordon Ryan, Daniel Gracie, Nick Rodriguez, Brian Glick, and Igor and Gregor Gracie.
In 2019, Christian returned home to Calgary and opened Rocky Mountain Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Christian has medaled in the New York Open, World Masters, ADCC Open, ADCC trials, Grappling Industries, has won numerous super fights and countless CBJJF gold medals.
Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Carlos Gracie JR > Josh Russell > Christian Simmerling
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