We have been going through many different ideas before finally settling on two models: A super light travel gi and a super flashy full rashguard lining gi.

The Travel Gi weighs just 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs) at size A2 and takes up almost no space in your backpack or suitcase. It's full ripstop material and comes in gray and blue, practical colors for washing on the road. 

The BJJ Globetrotters are proud sponsors of the Kabaddi National Team of Denmark, who are going to India next week to participate in the World Championships. A relatively unknown sport in the western world, they compete in front of 20,000-30,000 spectators per match on average and are treated like super stars in the media. The Danish team consists of many top profiles from the local Brazillian Jiu Jitsu community and they train hard to go kick some ass in that dusty stadium. 

Christian Ifversen is a BJJ brown-belt, Globetrotter and member of the national team. We got him to explain to us what Kabaddi is all about and about the aspirations of the danish team.

You guys are a brand new national team, what are your expectations for the coming tournament?

We're extremely proud of how far we've come in the last year. We've really put a lot of thought and energy into the training as well as recruited a lot of talented competitors. In addition, it's a huge difference to have six competitors who also competed last year. The experience is a big factor in this sports, just like in BJJ. That being said, we're also being realistic with our expectations this year. In the Kabaddi world there is The Top Four, which are the worlds four strongest teams: India, Pakistan, Iran and USA. They have trained for many years, have athletes who are professionals in the sport and some of the players have trained since they were kids. Against these teams we don't stand much of a chance, but of course it's a fantastic experience to get the chance to play against these talented teams during the tournament.

Following closely, behind the top four, are countries like England and Canada, who have a large population of Indian immigrants, and therefore some talented Kabaddi competitors. We intend to cause these teams some trouble, although we're not likely to win against them either. Then there are teams, like us, that have recently started competing in the sport: Scotland, Spain, Argentina, Sierra Leone and Kenya. Our goal is to be in the top amongst those teams.

I guess you could say, with both self-deprication and pride, that we aim to be amongst the top of the bottom :)

Tava Rua is one of the organizers of the Winter Camp that will take place on the 20th-23rd of March 2015. We sat down with him and talked to him about Judo, winter sports and the upcoming, awesome camp, that will be filled with cool activities!

Aloha! I've been doing combat sports all my life. A little bit of Judo and traditional Jiu Jitsu as a child, then at the age of 13 years I started doing Kick- and Thai- Boxing and these became my passion. To be honest, I really was one of those fighters who thought true men would only do stand up fighting. Rolling around on the ground, yeah… whatever ;) In 2012, I went on a fighting and boarding (snow-, surf-, kite-) trip around the globe. After a couple of Muay Thai competitions in Thailand and Myanmar (Burma) as well as MMA fights in Sydney and Christchurch, I stepped into the cage in Los Angeles. Usually I did well at MMA fights relying on my stand-up game, avoiding the ground with my Judo and Jiu basics or going in for some “strength based” chokes. Not this time. My opponent was smaller, weaker and not even able to land a proper jab or kick…Nevertheless he destroyed me. He literally smashed me in a couple of seconds. I wanted to know why and how someone could beat me up like that and went with him to his BJJ gym for a first try-out session. This was to be the first time in my life that I got in contact with proper BJJ. Since then I've been absolutely fascinated by and addicted to this human chess art. I fuckin' love it and will go on this way forever!  

Could you tell us a bit about the camp? Is it sold out?

The Camp is going to be legendary! We've got very nice and friendly accommodation. We will have all kinds of luxury (sauna, indoor pool, etc) but still with a very familiar atmosphere and a great skiing area right in front of the door. And of course awesome side activities as Europe's longest sledge ride, husky race, ice caves, Austrian castles, “penguin” races, snow wars or just world famous traditional Apres Ski! The most important of all: The highest quality of BJJ instructors from all over the world and a lot of new to-be friends you will make during rolling on the mats in our friendly atmosphere. Guys- no more words needed! It´s not sold out yet, but soon will be. Already in the first week of internet release many places got booked by people from really everywhere, white belts as well as IBJJF world champions. At the time of publishing this newsletter, we still have around 20 spots left, so if you wanna join, go ahead and book your trip!

My favourite spot is definitely Portugal, Lisbon: Gracie Jiu Jitsu Lisboa. I went to Portugal just for a good roll and found a new family there. Mestre Joao Santos, Pan-Am Champion IBJJF 2014, 5 time IBJJF European champion. He is just invincible on the mat, and even more crazy in daily life (black belts do walk on water). I feel myself being very honoured that I got accepted as his student. We're actually starting a new training group "Alps Legion" in Linz, Austria with the support of Joao Santos.