Josh Griffiths | |
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Born | San Diego, CA | April 25, 1980
Residence | New York City |
Nationality | American |
Height | 1.905 m (6 ft 3 in) |
Weight | 187 lb (85 kg; 13.4 st) |
Style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
Fighting out of | New York City, U.S. |
Team | Clockwork Jiu Jitsu |
Rank | 3rd Degree Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
Years active | 2002–present |
Josh Griffiths (born April 25, 1980) is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and an instructor of the sport in New York.
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]
Josh Griffiths | |
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Born | San Diego, CA | April 25, 1980
Residence | New York City |
Nationality | American |
Height | 1.905 m (6 ft 3 in) |
Weight | 187 lb (85 kg; 13.4 st) |
Style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
Fighting out of | New York City, U.S. |
Team | Clockwork Jiu Jitsu |
Rank | 3rd Degree Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
Years active | 2002–present |
Josh Griffiths (born April 25, 1980) is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and an instructor of the sport in New York.
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]