Josh Griffiths (Jiu Jitsu practitioner)

Josh Griffiths (born April 25, 1980) is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and an instructor of the sport in New York.

Josh Griffiths
Born (1980-04-25) April 25, 1980
San Diego, CA
ResidenceNew York City
NationalityAmerican
Height1.905 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight187 lb (85 kg; 13.4 st)
StyleBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Fighting out ofNew York City, U.S.
TeamClockwork Jiu Jitsu
Rank  3rd Degree Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2002–present

Biography

Griffiths began training Brazilian jiu-jitsu in 2001 while also studying Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology.[1] He first learned of the sport after attending an Ultimate Fighting Championship competition in New Jersey and becoming interested in mixed martial arts (MMA). Griffiths received his black belt in 2007 from Kenny Florian. [2] Currently, Griffiths owns Clockwork BJJ in New York City's NoHo neighborhood.

Griffiths practices Ashtanga yoga and offers classes at Clockwork BJJ.[1] He is an early riser.[1]

Competitive Summary
  • 2011 Abu Dhabi World Pro (Canadian Trials) Champion (brown / black belt)[3]
  • 2011 Abu Dhabi World Pro (New Jersey Trials) Champion (brown / black belt)[4]
  • 2010 Abu Dhabi World Pro (Canadian Trials) Champion (brown / black belt)[5]
  • 2007 Pan American Champion (brown belt)
  • 2005 Pan American Championship, 2nd place (purple belt)

References
  1. "Interview with Josh Griffiths". Interviews with Max Raskin. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
  2. Lisa Sabatini, Featured Black Belt Josh Griffiths – Clockwork Jiu Jitsu Archived July 23, 2012, at archive.today, bjjgrapplers.com, March 15, 2011
  3. Carlos Eduardo Ozório, World Pro: Mackenzie and Corleta take top spot in Canada, graciemag.com, February 28, 2011
  4. Graciemag Newsroom, World Pro New Jersey trials results , graciemag.com, February 7, 2011
  5. Results from Abu Dhabi North American trials 2010 Archived April 26, 2012, at the Wayback Machine, fabioholanda.com, 2010
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