Farmington native earns world ranking for Brazilian Jiu Jitzu

WASHINGTON D.C. – Farmington native Tadiyah Danforth is currently in the top 10 World Rankings for black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitzu. Danforth, age 25, is now the most decorated BJJ athlete from New England. It is unusual for American athletes to hold world champion BJJ titles, let alone anyone from New England. Most world-renowned BJJ athletes are Brazilian, and others are from across the globe. As a child, Danforth attended Mallet and Cascade Brook Schools before moving to Maryland with his family in 2009. He hopes to one day move back to Maine, perhaps after becoming the world champion,Read More