Sebastian Brosche, a Swedish-born Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, gained recognition not only for his accomplishments in grappling but also for his profound journey into yoga.
Despite starting with judo at a young age, he transitioned to grappling because he found Brazilian jiu-jitsu more aligned with his preferences for technique and flexibility over brute strength.
By 2011, years of judo and jiu-jitsu had left Brosche with severe back pain. It was during this time that he met Stine Hegre, who introduced him to yoga. Embracing yoga not only improved his overall health but also enhanced his grappling skills significantly.
Throughout his journey, Brosche continued to excel in both jiu-jitsu and yoga, eventually achieving his black belt in December 2016.
Motivated by the positive impact of yoga on his life and grappling, Sebastian and Stine launched "Yoga for BJJ," an innovative online platform that combined yoga and jiu-jitsu to help grapplers improve their performance and overall well-being. This initiative marked a significant contribution to the global grappling community.
Main Achievements:
IBJJF World Champion (2010** purple)
IBJJF European Open Champion (2011 purple, 2010 blue)
UAEJJF World Pro Trials Champion (2011 purple)
IBJJF European Open Championship Runner-up (2015 brown)
IBJJF World Championship 3rd Place (2014/2013 brown)
IBJJF European Open Championship 3rd Place (2015* brown)
UAEJJF World Pro Championship 3rd Place (2013 brown)