Winston Churchill
Why did we choose the name Snowblind for our BJJ gym in Seattle?
Snow blindness, scientifically known as photokeratitis—though that sounds much worse for a gym—is a temporary impairment of vision caused by excessive exposure to UV light reflected off snow or ice. Metaphorically, being "snowblind" refers to the confusion of being dazzled or overwhelmed by an unchanging brightness, which resonates with the experience of new grapplers in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu on the mat. In their early stages, they often feel lost, unsure of how to move to protect themselves or defeat their opponents. However, with the right education at our Snowblind BJJ gym, you'll learn to create that same disorienting effect on your opponents, guiding them to feel as lost and adrift as you once did.