John Frankl is a bjj black belt who hails from Santa Cruz.  He has trained with Rickson, Claudio Franca, Roberto Maia (Boston) and others.  He currently lives and works in Korea, but thankfully gets back to the Bay Area a few times a year to visit family.  For the last few years, John and I have stayed in contact and I make sure to clear my calendar when he is in town.  He is one of my favorite instructors.  Solid technique, humble demeaner, and just an all around nice guy.  Would you expect anything less from SBGi?

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Demian Maia, Brasa Black Belt, is one of my favorite bjj guys and one of the top instructors I have ever seen.  He is now in the UFC, but check out his highlight video - very cool.