Jiu-Jitsu for Rugby

we incorporate grappling into rugby training programs to enable team and individual successes. our founder, john diedenhofen, holds a black belt (faixa preta) in brazilian jiu-jitsu (bjj), and continues to play rugby union in the united states. he began training in bjj in 1998. certified by the international brazilian jiu-jitsu federation (ibjjf), he held the #3 world ranking in his age and weight class as a brown belt when promoted to black belt. starting rugby union at texas a&m in 1989 and continuing while in the u.s. marines, he resumed competition with the dallas harlequins 45s at aspen ruggerfest 50 in 2017. he currently tours with the dark ‘n stormy® misfits – the premier masters touring side in the united states – competing at las vegas invitational and aspen ruggerfest 51 in 2018, and winning the men's masters xvs division at las vegas in 2019. he has earned usa rugby level 200 coach certification, participated in the national team shadow program, and is currently pursuing