What is a creonte in BJJ?

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Creonte is a derogatory term for someone who leaves their gym to train elsewhere, especially with rivals. The term comes from a Brazilian soap opera character. Loyalty was once paramount in BJJ culture. Modern attitudes are more relaxed - people change gyms for many legitimate reasons. The term is fading.

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