Shows
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 98: Mario Gonzalez joins Greg & RussMario is a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Rodrigo "Comprido" Leite de Medeiros. He is the co-owner of The Barracks in North Aurora alongside his brother Luis where they teach elite nogi grappling.2024-04-161h 35
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 97: Patrick Benavides joins Greg & RussPatrick is a 10th Planet brown belt under Josh Passini and the best insurance agent in Chicago. 2024-04-101h 04
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 96: Mickey & Drich join Greg & RussMickey Delos Santos and Drich Alvarez are both 10th Planet Black belts and have been training with Greg & Russ for the better part of a decade. 2024-04-022h 09
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 95: Ed Ocampo joins Greg & RussEd is a white belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu but a black belt in beating brain tumors. He trains at 10th Planet Chicago under Josh Passini. 2024-03-261h 08
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 94: Abraham Plotsky joins Greg & RussAbe is a 10th Planet Brown Belt under Josh Passini at 10th Planet Chicago. Coming up in San Diego he earned his blue belt from Jeff Glover and his purple belt from Richie "Boogeyman" Martinez.2024-03-191h 27
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 93: Danny Boll joins Greg & RussDanny is a 10th Planet Black Belt under Richie "Boogeyman" Martinez and he always stops by for some rolls at 10th Planet Chicago when he is in town. 2024-03-121h 17
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 92: Marvin Castelle joins Greg & RussMarvin Castelle is a 10th Planet Black Belt and owner of 10th Planet Torrance in California. 2024-03-051h 12
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 91: David Porter joins Greg & RussDavid Porter is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Pedro Sauer and has his gym operating alongside a premiere shooting range in Ashburn, Virginia.2024-02-271h 17
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 90: Steve Patterson joins Greg & RussSteven Patterson is a 3rd degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Rodrigo "Comprido" Medeiros and the owner of University of Ground Fighting in New Lenox, Illinois.2024-02-201h 26
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 89: Mike Santiago joins Greg & RussMike Santiago is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and owner of Santiago Training Center in Lombard, Illinois.2024-02-131h 58
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 88: Kyle Perkins joins Greg & RussKyle Perkins is a Team Curran Black Belt and instructor at RMMA (Real Movement and Martial Arts) in Bartlett, Illinois. 2024-02-061h 47
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 87: Brandon Mccaghren joins Greg & RussBrandon Mccaghren earned his 10th Planet Black Belt directly from Eddie Bravo and he owns 10th Planet Decatur in Alabama. Bmac is also the creator of the Professional Grappling Federation and we discuss the record-breaking news that season 6 will culminate in a $100,000 grand prize in Las Vegas on April 21st, 2024. 2024-01-301h 42
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 86: Jameel Massouh joins Greg & RussJameel Massouh is a BJJ black belt and professor at Veneration Jiu Jitsu in Kenosha, WI.2024-01-231h 43
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 85: Mike Peters joins Greg & RussMike Peters is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and owner of Five Points Jiu Jitsu in East Dundee outside Chicago. 2024-01-161h 19
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 84: Josh Passini joins Greg & RussBehold, Greg "The Butcher" is the newest 10th Planet black belt under Josh Passini!2024-01-091h 33
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 83: Keith Kavanagh joins Greg & Russ10th Planet black belt Keith Kavanagh joined Greg & Russ on the podcast this week.2023-12-261h 28
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 82: Interviews from Double Gold Invitational with Greg & RussAll matches from Double Gold Invitational are now live online at DBLGLD.com and we recorded interviews with Ando the creator of Double Gold, Mike Peters from Five Points Jiu Jitsu, Javier Palomo from 3D Martial Arts, and Ramses Bugarin from Living Art BJJ.2023-12-1941 min
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 81: Jay Valko joins Greg & RussJay Valko is a 4th degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and owner of Valko BJJ in downtown Chicago.2023-12-121h 15
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 80: Jennifer Dietrick joins Greg & RussJennifer Dietrick is a 10th Planet black belt under Eddie Bravo and one of the instructors at 10th Planet HQ.2023-12-051h 22
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 79: Interviews from Midwest Finishers 17 with Greg & RussWe chatted with 10th Planet black belt Chili Jamison, Serafin BJJ blue belt Camila Estrada, Sleeping Bear Jiu Jitsu purple belt Jared Fekete, and the champ and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt Andre Porfirio.2023-11-281h 31
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 78: Jeff Serafin joins Greg & RussJeff Serafin is a 3rd degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and owner of Serafin BJJ.2023-11-211h 14
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 77: Dawna Gonzales joins Greg & RussDawna Gonzales is a 10th Planet Black Belt under Eddie Bravo and instructor at 10th Planet South Bay.2023-11-141h 48
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 76: Luke Taylor joins Greg & RussLuke Taylor is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and instructor at Indy Boxing and Grappling.2023-11-072h 00
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 75: Double Gold joins Greg & RussAndo and Isis Perez join the podcast this week to discuss the upcoming Double Gold @dblgold Submission Grappling tournament. The event is scheduled for December 2nd at Pica Pau Jiu Jitsu in Aurora, IL.2023-10-311h 16
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 74: Thomas Rozdzynski joins Greg & RussThomas Rozdzynski is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and owner of RŌL Academy in Orland Park outside Chicago. He is also the host of The RŌL Radio Jiu Jitsu Podcast and the creator of RŌL TV.2023-10-241h 53
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 73: Simon Park joins Greg & RussSimon Park is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Chris Haueter and he is an instructor at Fit 2 Defend Academy in Lake Bluff, Illinois. 2023-10-172h 12
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 72: Tam Dang joins Greg & RussTam @tamatojuiice is co-owner of Pica Pau Jiu Jitsu in Aurora, Illinois.2023-10-101h 46
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 71: Interviews from Midwest Finishers 16 with Greg & RussVitaliy @_dat1goat CJ Murdock @bolothebomba Corban Sainz @corbansainzjj 2023-10-031h 09
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 70: Sean Applegate joins Greg & RussSean Applegate is a 10th Planet Black Belt and owner of 10th Planet Atlanta. 2023-09-261h 47
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 69: Chili Jamison joins Greg & Russ10th Planet Black Belt and owner of 10th Planet Grand Rapids Chili Jamison joins us on the podcast this week. 2023-09-191h 18
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 68: Charles Harriott joins Greg & RussWe are joined this week by Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Charles Harriott. 2023-09-121h 59
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 67: Greg goes to campGreg has a ton of great conversations at the best jiu jitsu summer camp in the midwest.2023-09-062h 26
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 66: Stan Myaskovskiy joins Greg10th Planet Brown Belt Stan Myaskovskiy joins Greg on the podcast this week. He owns Keweenaw Jiu Jitsu in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and frequently brings his students to train at 10th Planet Chicago. 2023-08-292h 25
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 65: Matt Paul joins Greg & RussMatt Paul is a Brazilan Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and owner of 10th Planet Littleton in Colorado.2023-08-222h 37
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 64: Joey Diehl joins Greg & RussJoey Diehl is a 2nd degree Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt and owner of Real Movement and Martial Arts in Bartlett, Illinois. Greg and Russ attended his Sunday open-mat and then recorded a podcast afterwards. 2023-08-151h 52
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 63: James Clingerman joins Greg & RussJames Clingerman is a 4th degree Brazilian Jiu-jitsu black belt. He joined Greg & Russ remotely from Indianapolis, Indiana.2023-08-081h 21
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 62: PJ Barch joins GregPJ Barch is a 10th Planet Black Belt. He joined Greg for a conversation in Mexico City, Missouri2023-08-011h 06
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 61: David Zwoboda joins Greg & RussDavid Zwoboda is a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and a Doctor of Physical Therapy. We discuss the transformational work he is doing with psychedelic therapies in Peru. 2023-07-251h 11
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 60: Orlando Castillo joins Greg & RussOrlando Castillo is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt who originally crossed paths with Greg & Russ back at the Origin Immersion Camps in 2019 and 2021.2023-07-181h 06
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 59: Dennis Dombrow joins Greg & RussDennis Dombrow is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and owner of 3D MMA in Hanover Park, IL.2023-07-111h 33
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 58: Jen Z joins Greg & RussJen Z is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and friend of the podcast. We catch up and discuss all things jiu jitsu.2023-07-041h 08
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 57: Arman Fathi joins Greg & RussArman Fathi is a doctor of chiropractic and a black belt in both Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu. He is the owner and head instructor of Gracie Laguna Hills in California. Arman called in to the podcast to chat about jiu jitsu and what life is like training directly under Eddie Bravo at HQ.2023-06-261h 16
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 56: Tyler Jones joins Greg & RussTyler "Funky Bones" Jones joins Greg & Russ this week. He is a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and a professional MMA fighter.2023-06-191h 41
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 55: Adam Bautista joins Greg & RussAdam Bautista is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and instructor at Fit 2 Defend Academy in Lake Bluff, Illinois. Greg and Russ dropped in for the Thursday class joined by black belts Scott Gave and Blake Klassman as well as purple belt and friend of the podcast Sali Leonhart. We had some fun rolls and then recorded a podcast with Adam in the clubhouse above the mats.2023-06-121h 47
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 54: Aaron Brooks joins Greg & RussAaron Brooks is the owner and head instructor of Pica Pau Jiu Jitsu & Grappling in Aurora, Illinois. He received his black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from Daniel and Pedro Vianna at the Vianna Brothers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy here in Chicago. We trained, rolled, and then recorded a fun conversation. 2023-06-051h 42Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 53: Angelica Kozlowski joins Greg & RussAngelica Kozlowski is a Nurse Practitioner based here in Chicago. She joined us along with our mutual friend of the podcast Robski. Angelica administered an IV bag of goodies for the guys while discussing various medical topics. We go in depth on health, longevity, and the cutting edge science of peptides including BPC 157. Consult your doctor before attempting anything you hear on the Jiu Jitsu Idiots podcast.2023-06-011h 22Jiu Jitsu IdiotsBONUS EPISODE: Interviews from Midwest Finishers 14Greg & Russ interviewed the following folks at Midwest Finishers 14: Chili Jamison - 10th Planet Black Belt Sammy P. the jiu jitsu photographer said "hello" - she takes the most beautiful pictures Blake Klassman - Serafin BJJ Black Belt Mando Gutierrez - Magic BJJ blue belt / Murcielago MMA / Team Conor McGregor on TUF 31 Luke Johnson - Next Generation Brown Belt Omar Ocasio - 10th Planet Black Belt Dante Leon - GF Team Black Belt Brad Schneider - Black Belt under Dante Leon A...2023-05-281h 27Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 52: Branko Milosevic joins Greg & RussBranko Milosevic is the owner and head instructor of North Side Brazilian Jiu Jitsu here in Chicago. He is a 2nd degree Black Belt under Robson "Robinho" Moura Fonseca. We trained, rolled, and then recorded a podcast on the mats. Special thanks to our longtime training partner and friend Boshko for setting this up.2023-05-221h 46Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 51: Mike Pak & Alex Kim join Greg & Russ10th Planet black belts Mike Pak and Alex Kim join us on the mats at Balance Point BJJ inside of Rockwell Barbell here in Chicago. They have recently expanded the space and are offering more class times.2023-05-081h 07Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 50: Jason Bender joins Greg & RussJason recently returned from Thailand with a fresh tattoo and some cool stories.2023-05-011h 32Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 49: Taylor Biagi joins Greg & RussTaylor Biagi is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Mark Vives and owns Taylor Biagi Jiu Jitsu in the West Loop in Downtown Chicago. Greg and Russell trained, rolled, and then recorded a fun conversation at Taylor's top floor gym. 2023-04-241h 43Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 48: Mark Vives joins Greg & RussMark is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt and owner of New Breed Training Center here in Chicago. He has promoted 47 of his students to the level of black belt. Over half of these black belts started with Mark as white belts. New Breed also has large springs built into the mat system that makes for a very bouncy and forgiving surface. 2023-04-172h 00Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 47: Alex Kim joins Greg & Russ10th Planet Black belt Alex Kim joins Greg & Russ this week on the podcast. Alex teaches a weekly no-gi class at Balance Point Jiu Jitsu inside of Rockwell Barbell every Saturday at 11:00am. You need to enter through the alley in the back and there isn't any signage. Basically there are two doors. Take the one on the left. 2023-04-101h 37Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 46: Ashur Darmo joins Greg & RussAshur Darmo is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Mark Vives here in Chicago. Ashur is the owner of "The Academy" located inside of the MyBody Complex in Northfield, Illinois. Greg and Russ trained and rolled before sitting down to record this podcast. 2023-04-031h 39Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 45: Leah Stumpf & Dan Hart join Greg & RussLeah Stumpf is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and instructor at SBG in Montana. Dan Hart is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Henry Akins and owns Alpha BJJ in Woodstock, Illinois. Leah was in town teaching a seminar at Dan's gym so we pulled out the microphones afterwards and recorded a podcast. 2023-03-271h 43Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 44: Scott Gave joins Greg & RussScott Gave is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Jeff Serafin. He is the owner and head instructor at Fit 2 Defend Academy in Lake Bluff, Illinois. Scott teaches both gi and no-gi jiu jitsu as well as kickboxing and self defense. 2023-03-202h 17Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 43: Brad Edmondson joins Greg & RussBrazilian jiu jitsu black belt and owner of Misfits Jiu Jitsu Brad Edmondson joined us on the podcast this week. Greg and Russ braved a serious snow storm to train with Brad at his gym in the small Illinois river town of St. Charles on the outskirts of Chicago. We had some good training followed by rolls and then recorded a fun conversation between old friends. 2023-03-132h 07Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 42: Katie Bochenek joins Greg & RussKatie Bochenek is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu blue belt under Omar Ocasio at 10th Planet Lombard here in Chicago. Katie is very active competitor in nogi jiu jitsu and also works closely with Omar as a matchmaker for Midwest Finishers SubOnly. She is also sponsored by Parry Athletics and will soon be uprooting her life to start training full-time with Heath Pedigo's Daisy Fresh team in Mount Vernon, Illinois.2023-03-061h 44Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 41: Ed Serra & Lawrence Scott join Greg & RussEd Serra is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and owner of Balance Point BJJ here in Chicago. Lawrence Scott is a purple belt under Ed and is the founder/owner of the infamous power lifting gym Rockwell Barbell. Ed and Lawrence are longtime friends and recently teamed up to build out Balance Point BJJ in the back of Rockwell Barbell accessible "speak-easy" style through an unmarked door via the alleyway. Ed is teaching gi classes during the week and also has his friend and 10th Planet black belt Alex Kim teaching no-gi classes at 11am on Saturday's. The...2023-02-272h 08Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 40: Jennifer Zanotti-Ferrari joins Greg & RussJennifer "Jen Z" Zanotti-Ferrari is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Jeff Serafin. She currently teaches and trains at Capital MMA & Elite Fitness in Takoma Park, Maryland. Along with being a BJJ black belt Jen is also a personal trainer, nutrition coach, podcaster, and blogger. You can find her on instagram @allthingsjenz and her podcast is "The Jen Z Podcast." If you live in the Washington D.C. area then you should definitely stop by her gym and soak up some of the positive vibes while learning how to defend yourself.2023-02-201h 49Jiu Jitsu IdiotsBONUS EPISODE: Interviews from Midwest Finishers 12Jiu Jitsu Idiots Greg & Russ recorded multiple interviews at Midwest Finishers 12 last weekend. The tournament was hosted by 10th Planet black belt Omar Ocasio at his gym 10th Planet Lombard here in Chicago. You can watch the entire tournament replay on FloGrappling. We interviewed the Champ Champ Andre Porfirio who won the absolute bracket to secure his second belt at MWF. We also talked to Bernie from Top Level MMA, Claire North from Tipping Point Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Courtney "Cutie Pie" LaBuy from Primal MKE. We had a lengthy conversation with Ben Schultz co-founder of Primal MKE who...2023-02-173h 17Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 39: Jason Bender joins Greg & RussJason Bender is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Carlson Gracie. He is the owner and head instructor at Bender Martial Arts here in Chicago. In addition to BJJ they also offer classes in wrestling, Judo, Muay Thai, boxing, and capoeira. Greg and Russ recently dropped in on a gi session that focused on a fun and methodical approach to takedowns from guard. Jason has an energetic and thoughtful approach to both jiu jitsu and life. This is a great conversation with tons of laughs and genuine takeaways for making yourself a better human.2023-02-132h 06Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 38: Bernie Ambubuyog joins Greg & RussBernadette "Bernie" Ambubuyog is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Adem Redzovic and she owns Top Level MMA here in Chicago. In addition to jiu jitsu Bernie is a black belt instructor in Krav Maga and also teaches Muay Thai, boxing, and MMA. Her gym is located in Niles offering multiple classes per day in various martial arts. She is also an avid MMA color commentator and has deep roots in the Chicago mixed martial arts world. We had a fun conversation and can't wait to have her on the podcast again soon.2023-02-061h 59Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 37: Chris Wojcik joins Greg & RussChris Wojcik is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Jeff Serafin. He is currently ranked #13 in the world in no-gi at 170 pounds. His most recent instructional titled, "Sloth Style Leglocks" can be found at www.jiujitsux.com and he just recorded a yet-to-be released intructional focused primarily on wrestling for jiu jitsu. Chris is also an avid writer and consistently delivers jiu jitsu related content on his Substack "The Grappler's Diary" as well as his Twitter. He also has a match coming up soon on Grapplefest which can be seen live on the FITE app. This is a...2023-01-301h 42Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 36: Sali Leonhart joins Greg & RussSali is a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Fit 2 Defend Academy in Lake Bluff, Illinois under black belt Scott Gave. She is a licensed massage therapist with a focus in sports/injury rehab, movement, structural integration, ashiatsu, craniosacral, cupping, reiki, singing bowls, and yomassage. Sali started her jiu jitsu journey at R-Team Deerfield and used to train with Greg & Russ at 10th Planet back in the day. 2023-01-232h 10Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 35: Jeff Yumul joins Greg & RussJeff Yumul is the owner of Iron Jiu Jitsu and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Pete The Greek here in Chicago. Jeff's student Victor who instructs beginner classes also joined us on the podcast. Jeff also offers weekly yoga classes and recently hosted Nicky Rod for a no-gi jiu jitsu seminar. If you are in Chicago then you definitely need to stop by his Saturday Open Mat from noon-2pm that is free to everyone. 2023-01-161h 42Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 34: Omar Ocasio joins Greg & RussOmar Ocasio is a 10th Planet black belt under Eddie Bravo and owner of 10th Planet Lombard here in Chicago. He recently opened a second location 10th Planet Naperville as well. Omar also created the Midwest Finishers tournament which has their 12th event coming up on February 11th, 2023 and will be hosted live on FloGrappling. The biggest and best weekly open mat in Chicago can also be found at 10:00am on Sunday's at 10th Planet Lombard and is free to anyone that loves jiu jitsu. 2023-01-091h 38Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 33: Mel Iverson joins Greg & RussMelanie "Mel" Iverson is a purple belt under Jeff Serafin and a very active jiu jitsu competitor. She has competed on the Fight 2 Win stage here in Chicago and travels around the world to compete in tournaments. Mel received her purple belt in December of 2022, but prior to that she was ranked #1 in IBJJF at blue belt. She also teaches a womens-only class at Serafin Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Check her out on instagram @meliverso 2023-01-021h 50Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 32: Christmas Special with Greg & RussGreg is a brown belt in 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu under Josh Passini. Russell is a purple belt in Brazilian Jiujitsu under Jeff Serafin. We recorded this podcast during a blizzard in Chicago a couple days before Christmas. We discuss various pathways from rubber guard as well as some realistic use cases for jiu jitsu as self defense if you find yourself on the ground being attacked by an opponent. Greg also shares his recipe for traditional homemade Polish lemon vodka. 2022-12-261h 22Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 31: Blake Klassman joins Greg & RussBlake Klassman is a black belt under Jeff Serafin and an instructor at Fit2Defend in Lake Bluff, IL. Blake trains both gi and no-gi jiu jitsu and competes regularly. We have a ton of laughs and discuss a broad range of jiujitsu topics including wristlocks, Gordon vs. Nicky Rod, and the fiasco with USADA at No-Gi Worlds. 2022-12-191h 33Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 30: Juan Orozco Joins Greg & RussJuan Orozco is a brown belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu and founder of UpRise where he is empowering coffee bean farmers from his native Colombia to connect directly with coffee roasters throughout the world. Juan "The Mongoose" is back to training at 10th Planet Chicago after life got in the way for a few years. We also discuss a gi drive at the end of the podcast so please reach out to us if you would like to donate a gi that we will box up and ship to Poland so locals and refugees from the Ukraine war can...2022-12-131h 32Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 29: Adam Fernandez joins Greg & Russ10th Planet Chicago's Adam Fernandez joined the podcast this week. We discuss his experience competing at Midwest Finishers Sub Only hosted by black belt Omar Ocasio at his gym 10th Planet Lombard. Greg and Russell sponsored a $200 cash prize for the submission of the night chosen by 3rd degree blackbelt and commentator for the event Jeff Serafin. This was an epic tournament that included a 205 pound 8 man bracket as well as an Absolute 8 woman bracket along with multiple superfights intermingled throughout. Omar delivers a fast paced tournament utilizing EBI overtimes and zero lull in the action. We recommend that...2022-12-051h 27Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 28: Greg & RussGreg "The Butcher" Witek is a 10th Planet Chicago brown belt under black belt Josh Passini. Russell is a blue belt under 3rd degree blackbelt Jeff Serafin in Niles, IL a suburb of Chicago. We love Brazilian Jiujitsu and love talking about jiu jitsu. We go in depth on d'arce choke details and other techniques we have been working on this past week. Greg reveals that he is well versed in the rubber guard but has implemented it fewer than fifty times in live rolls. Russell is prepping for IBJJF nogi Worlds coming up in two weeks in California...2022-11-281h 37Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 27: Greg & RussGreg "The Butcher" is a fun Polish guy who loves talking about jiu jitsu and life. His best friend Russell produced this podcast purely to spread Greg's positivity to the world on a weekly basis.2022-11-211h 50Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 26: Alex Kim joins Greg & RussAlex Kim is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and our first repeat guest. We discuss Robert Drysdale's book, "Opening the Closed Guard" along with many other jiu jitsu related topics. Greg "The Butcher" is a fun Polish guy who loves talking about jiu jitsu and life. His best friend Russell produced this podcast purely to spread Greg's positivity to the world on a weekly basis.2022-11-141h 45Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 25: Jeff Serafin joins Greg & RussJeff is a 3rd degree black belt and owner of Serafin Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Skokie, IL. Greg "The Butcher" is a fun Polish guy who loves talking about jiu jitsu and life. His best friend Russell produced this podcast purely to spread Greg's positivity to the world on a weekly basis.2022-11-071h 44Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 24: Javier Palomo joins Greg & RussJavi is a black belt from 10th Planet Chicago. He also has a black belt in the gi from LCCT. Greg "The Butcher" is a fun Polish guy who loves talking about jiu jitsu and life. His best friend Russell produced this podcast purely to spread Greg's positivity to the world on a weekly basis.2022-10-311h 58Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 23: Mickey Delos Santos joins Greg & RussMickey is a black belt from 10th Planet Chicago and is Josh Passini's first student. Greg "The Butcher" is a fun Polish guy who loves talking about jiu jitsu and life. His best friend Russell produced this podcast purely to spread Greg's positivity to the world on a weekly basis.2022-10-241h 41Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 22: Greg & RussGreg "The Butcher" is a fun Polish guy who loves talking about jiu jitsu and life. His best friend Russell produced this podcast purely to spread Greg's positivity to the world on a weekly basis.2022-10-171h 30Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 21: Mike Pak joins Greg & RussMike Pak is a black belt under Josh Passini from 10th Planet Chicago. He currently trains and teaches at Red Schafer MMA in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was in town for the Jean Jacques Machado seminar so he stopped by the house. We found out his jiu jitsu origin story, learned some 10th Planet Chicago history, detailed multiple techniques, and had a ton of laughs. Greg "The Butcher" is a fun Polish guy who loves talking about jiu jitsu and life. His best friend Russell produced this podcast purely to spread Greg's positivity to the world on a...2022-10-101h 43Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 20: Dr. Ryan Gavin joins Greg & RussDr. Ryan Gavin is a chiropractor and jiu jitsu practitioner. His office is located next door to 10th Planet Chicago. Greg "The Butcher" is a fun Polish guy who loves talking about jiu jitsu and life. His best friend Russell produced this podcast purely to spread Greg's positivity to the world on a weekly basis.2022-10-031h 37Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 19: Drich Alvarez joins Greg & RussDrichmond "Drich" Alvarez is a 10th Planet Chicago black belt under Josh Passini. Greg "The Butcher" is a fun Polish guy who loves talking about jiu jitsu and life. His best friend Russell produced this podcast purely to spread Greg's positivity to the world on a weekly basis.2022-09-251h 42Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 18: FightChix Jake joins Greg & RussIt is the middle of ADCC, but we don't really mention that too much. We love Jake and highly recommend buying his dick spats. That's a normal thing to recommend. Greg "The Butcher" is a fun Polish guy who loves talking about jiu jitsu and life. His best friend Russell produced this podcast purely to spread Greg's positivity to the world on a weekly basis.2022-09-191h 50Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 17: Greg & RussGreg "The Butcher" is a fun Polish guy who loves talking about jiu jitsu and life. His best friend Russell produced this podcast purely to spread Greg's positivity to the world on a weekly basis.2022-09-121h 17Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 16: Greg & RussGreg "The Butcher" is a fun Polish guy who loves talking about jiu jitsu and life. His best friend Russell produced this podcast purely to spread Greg's positivity to the world on a weekly basis.2022-09-051h 13Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 15: Greg & RussGreg "The Butcher" is a fun Polish guy who loves talking about jiu jitsu and life. His best friend Russell produced this podcast purely to spread Greg's positivity to the world on a weekly basis.2022-08-291h 43Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 14: Alex Kim joins Greg & RussGreg "The Butcher" is a fun Polish guy who loves talking about jiu jitsu and life. His best friend Russell produced this podcast purely to spread Greg's positivity to the world on a weekly basis.2022-08-221h 49Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 13: Greg & RussGreg "The Butcher" is a fun Polish guy who loves talking about jiu jitsu and life. His best friend Russell produced this podcast purely to spread Greg's positivity to the world on a weekly basis.2022-08-141h 31Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 12: Greg & RussGreg "The Butcher" is a fun Polish guy who loves talking about jiu jitsu and life. His best friend Russell produced this podcast purely to spread Greg's positivity to the world on a weekly basis.2022-08-082h 02Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 11: Greg & RussGreg "The Butcher" is a fun Polish guy who loves talking about jiu jitsu and life. His best friend Russell produced this podcast purely to spread Greg's positivity to the world on a weekly basis.2022-08-011h 11Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 10: Josh Passini joins Greg & RussGreg "The Butcher" is a fun Polish guy who loves talking about jiu jitsu and life. His best friend Russell produced this podcast purely to spread Greg's positivity to the world on a weekly basis.2022-07-252h 05Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 9: Greg & RussGreg "The Butcher" is a fun Polish guy who loves talking about jiu jitsu and life. His best friend Russell produced this podcast purely to spread Greg's positivity to the world on a weekly basis.2022-07-171h 59Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 8: Greg & RussGreg "The Butcher" is a fun Polish guy who loves talking about jiu jitsu and life. His best friend Russell produced this podcast purely to spread Greg's positivity to the world on a weekly basis.2022-07-051h 53Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 7: Greg & RussGreg "The Butcher" is a fun Polish guy who loves talking about jiu jitsu and life. His best friend Russell produced this podcast purely to spread Greg's positivity to the world on a weekly basis.2022-06-161h 45Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 6: Greg & RussGreg "The Butcher" is a fun Polish guy who loves talking about jiu jitsu and life. His best friend Russell produced this podcast purely to spread Greg's positivity to the world on a weekly basis.2022-06-021h 30Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 5: Greg & RussGreg "The Butcher" is a fun Polish guy who loves talking about jiu jitsu and life. His best friend Russell produced this podcast purely to spread Greg's positivity to the world on a weekly basis.2022-06-022h 03Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 4: Greg & RussGreg "The Butcher" is a fun Polish guy who loves talking about jiu jitsu and life. His best friend Russell produced this podcast purely to spread Greg's positivity to the world on a weekly basis.2022-06-021h 32Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 3: Greg & RussGreg "The Butcher" is a fun Polish guy who loves talking about jiu jitsu and life. His best friend Russell produced this podcast purely to spread Greg's positivity to the world on a weekly basis.2022-06-021h 40Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 2: Greg & RussGreg "The Butcher" is a fun Polish guy who loves talking about jiu jitsu and life. His best friend Russell produced this podcast purely to spread Greg's positivity to the world on a weekly basis.2022-05-301h 41Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 1: Greg & RussGreg "The Butcher" is a fun Polish guy who loves talking about jiu jitsu and life. His best friend Russell produced this podcast purely to spread Greg's positivity to the world on a weekly basis.2022-05-302h 12