07 Apr

John Diggins: Instructor SBGi Brown Belt

John Diggins: Instructor SBGi Brown Belt

 

  • SBGi Brown Belt

    • John began training at the Portland SBG in 2003. He had a Greco-roman wrestling background prior to that. He received his brown belt in 2010, and has gone on to win multiple gold medals and first place finishes in both gi, and no-gi competition. As well as having several MMA fights.

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