On this episode of Grappler Union we have Matt Leighton in studio. Matt is a Brown Belt under Mark Vives. He is the 2017 European Champion and the 2016 No-gi Worlds Champion. Also in studio is Maria Bascom, 2017 Pan Bronze Medalist and Matt's girlfriend.
On this episode we have Mitch Bowlin in studio. Mitch is a Brown Belt under Thomas Rozdzynski out of Rol Academy.
On this epside of Grappler Union we have Hoong Giang in Studio. Hoong is a well known photographer in the Chicagoland Jiu Jitsu community. He is a Purple Belt under Mike Simm out of Illinois Grappling Club.
On this episode of Grappler Union we watch and discuss the Eddie Bravo Invitational 11. EBI was held in California on March 5th, 2017.
On this episode of Grappler Union we have Samuel Spiegelman in studio. Sam is a full time strength and conditioning coach, he has a Master Degree in exercise science. He is also a featured writer for BreakingMuscle.com and Attack The Back. He is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt out of Newbreed Training center under Mark Vives.
On this episode of Grappler Union we have Benjamin Salas in studio. Benjamin is a 1st Degree Black Belt under Carlson Gracie Jr. and Owner / Head Instructor at Seamless Progression Academy. Also in studio is Alex Salas who is a Blue Belt under Benjamin.
On this episode of Grappler Union we have Jennifer Zanotti in studio. Jen is a wellness coach and author of an E Book Healthy & Simple Recipes. She is also a Blue Belt under Jeff Serafin.
On this episode of Grappler Union we have Scott Gave in studio. Scott is a Brown Belt under Jeff Serafin and Owner / Head Instructor at Fit 2 Defend.
On this episode of Grappler Union we have Thomas Rozdzynski. Thomas is a 1st Degree Black Belt under Adem & Eddie Redzovic and owner / head instructor at ROL Academy of Jiu Jitsu.
On this episode of Grappler Union we have Jay Valko in studio. Jay is a 2nd Degree Black Belt under Eduardo de Lima and Owner / Head Instructor at Valko Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
On this episode we have Daniel Vianna in studio. Daniel has been studying Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for 28 years and is a 4th Degree Black Belt under Carlson Gracie Jr.
On this episode of Grappler Union we have Taylor Biagi in studio. Taylor is a Purple Belt under Mark Vives and a 4 x Pan Nogi Champion.
On this episode of Grappler Union we have Andre Maneco in studio. Andre is a 3rd Degree Black Belt under Carlson Gracie Sr. and owner and head instructor at Andre Maneco Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Also in studio is Pierre Pires who is a Purple Belt under Andre.
On this episode of Grappler Union we have Matt "Monster" Paul in studio. Matt is a 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt and Professional MMA Fighter.
On this episode of Grappler Union we have Jeff Serafin in studio. Jeff is a 1st Degree Black Belt under Jack McVicker & Megaton Dias. He is the owner and head instructor at Serafin Jiu Jitsu.
On this episode of Grappler Union we have Mark Vives in studio. Mark is a 1st Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Marcos De Souza. He is the 2015 Asian Open Winner, 6 time Chicago Open Gold Medalist, and 3 time Respect Pro Jiu Jitsu Winner.
This is our first fight companion episode featuring some of our training partners and coaches on the mic. We watch and discuss the Eddie Bravo Invitational 10 which was held in Mexico City on December 2nd, 2016.
On this episode of Grappler Union we have Alex Embry. Alex is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Mike Budnik and owner of Alpha BJJ.
On this episode of Grappler Union we have Adem Redzovic in studio. Adem is a Second Degree Black Belt and Head Instructor at Team Redzovic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
On this episode of Grappler Union we have John Mejia in studio. John is a 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt. We discuss UFC 205, NAGA, Weight Loss and The Jiu Jitsu League.
On this episode of Grappler Union we have Dominick Izzo. Dominick is a 16 year Veteran Police Office. Wing Chun Instructor and owner of The Izzo Warrior Academy.
On this episode of Grappler Union we are joined by Kristen Martin a Brown Belt from Brazil-021. She is a IBJJF Worlds Purple Belt Champion & IBJJF Pans Brown Belt Champion.
On this episode of Grappler Union we have Dennis Dombrow in studio. Dennis is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, Professional MMA Fighter, Hoosier Fight Club Bantamweight Champion. Also a veteran of EBI 4 and Strikeforce.
On this episode of Grappler Union we are joined by Tom "TP" Grant. Freelance writer with FloGrappling, FloCombat, Inverted Gear, and Bloody Elbow. BJJ Brown Belt with Team Redzovic, Sambo/ Judo dabbler.
On this episode of Grappler Union we are joined by Omar Ocasio. Omar is the owner of 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Lombard, IL and Brown Belt under Eddie Bravo.