Travel for experience

i read a really interesting article today based around a topic i feel i know alot about. The topic is wrestling training and the article was about a guy from geelong who regularly visits Brazil to train in there art of jiu jitsu. he stated in the article since he travelled to Brazil his competition results have improved dramatically so much so that he proclaims the benefits of experiencing other clubs and facilities a way to improve ones self. Upon returning home from his last visit he started a club called Bjj Melbourne which is now one of the nations top training centres.