Jiu Jitsu Idiots

The most decorated no-gi grappler of all time chatted with us after his seminar at Hart Jiu Jitsu in Woodstock, Illinois. Thank you to Dan Hart for hosting us.

David Younan @davidyounan is BJJ Black Belt based in Melbourne, Australia and a decorated world champion. Ashur Darmo @ashurdarmo just opened his new gym location for @theacademyjj in Glenview, IL. We ran into David and Ashur at @fight2win 310 and had some great conversations.

We had a lighthearted and fun conversation with Keith after his seminar at Misfits Jiu Jitsu in Chicago, IL. Keith Krikorian won ADCC West Coast Trials in 2022 at 66kg. He has also secured the 66kg Polaris championship belt, 70kg Grapplefest championship belt, and 145 lb CJJW championship belt. Veteran of ADCC trials (4-silver,1-bronze), and dominated in EBI as well as WNO. He is also the face of...

Matt Paul @monstermatt185 is owner of 10th Planet Littleton in Denver, Colorado. He is a 10th Planet Black Belt and MMA coach. 

Brad owns Misfits Jiu Jitsu in St. Charles, Illinois. They have sprung floors, good vibes, and extremely technical jiu jitsu.

Reilly Bodycomb @rdojo is a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Pan-Am SAMBO Champion, and a Class-A pistol shooter. He taught a free seminar at the Grand Opening for 3D Martial Arts in Hanover Park, IL. 

Greg & Russ visit with Bernie, Luccas, Camila, and Ryan at the 22nd Midwest Finishers hosted by Omar Ocasio at 10th Planet Lombard.

Hands down our best podcast ever. The combat knowledge that Jay offers is timeless.

@abraham_the_mountain is a scientist turned dancer grappler jiu jitsu purple belt adcc medaling bachata papi smoking 60+ people in comp with his move: the abe lock Abe also has sick foot sweeps that work with big guys. And tons of other knowledge. Check out his paywall for unique techniques that will teach you how to blow your friend's ankles/knees apart in a whole new way. He is also from Chicago...

Max @onejudoka is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Justin "J.Flo" Flores. He is also world class in judo and wrestling. 

Jean Jacques is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Master Carlos Gracie Jr and a Coral Belt under Master Rickson Gracie. We trained and rolled at his new location in Beverly Hills called Training Center LA and then recorded this podcast in his studio at his main gym in Woodland Hills, California.

Gavin @gavinsanity_ is the Midwest Finishers 170 lb champion and we talked to him after he submitted his way to the top of a 16-man bracket. Lucas Jones @lucasjonesbjj put on a show but was eliminated early by the champ. He trains the ecological approach and as a purple belt he is competing at the highest levels of competition. Joe @lilzilla_the_grappler won his super fight by arm bar in 11 second...

Eddie Bravo is a black belt under Jean Jacques Machado and founder of 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu. He invented the rubber guard and the EBI ruleset.

Max @maxhansonbjj is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt currently ranked #10 in the world at 155 pounds.

Brian _bjj_hub_ is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and wrestler with over 30 years of experience on the mats. 

Formiga is a 5th degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and the head coach and co-owner of Rafael Formiga Jiu Jitsu Academy - Double Five Highland Village located about 20 miles northwest of Dallas, TX.

Anthony Zito is an old friend, teammate, and training partner. He is also a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and currently trains at Newbreed under Mark Vives. The Jiu Jitsu Idiots Podcast owes a lot to Zito and the groundwork he laid with creating and hosting Grappler Union Podcast for so many years antebellum.

We recorded some conversations at Midwest Finishers 20: 1. Matt Harandi is a dedicated father and a blue belt under Omar at 10th Planet Lombard.  2. Pedro Serrano is a Black Belt and he won Midwest Finishers 1 and 3.  3. Manny Vazquez is a Black Belt under Omar, owner of 10th Planet Greenville, and a highly decorated mixed martial artist. 4. Lucas Jones is a blue belt under Isaac Greeley and he bu...

Jason Rau is a notorious black belt. He taught a seminar at Scott "The Snake" Gave's Fit 2 Defend academy in Lake Bluff, IL and then hung out to chat about Jiu Jitsu.

Jason Bender just expanded @bendermartialarts into the basement of his original location and it is impressive. Sprung jiu jitsu mats, boxing ring, weight room, and multiple showers. He has created the perfect environment for martial artists. If you are sober and looking for a good time check out his Self Defense class he hosts through The Phoenix: A sober community that gives you unique access to...

Orlando @orlando_fightsports is a BJJ Black Belt under Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu based in Miami, Florida. He is an active competitor, instructor, and he has dedicated the past few years to developing a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu curriculum for public schools that has now been formally adopted for PE credit. 

Luke Pomerantz MD @dr_lucius is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Hand Surgeon. He has also competed in MMA and was most recently the doctor on call at Craig Jones Invitational. 

Rana @ranawillink is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu blue belt and active competitor in no-gi. She has very technical submission skills including a tarikoplata finish at ADCC West Coast trials.

Pete @pete.origin is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and founder of Origin @originusa. He wrestled a broken loom out of an old barn and brought manufacturing back to the United States of America. Everything Origin offers is not only made in the USA but the cotton, leather, and other materials are all sourced from American farmers and ranchers. Pete also created the Origin Immersion Camp which bri...

Kara & Jeff are the owners of @ColoradoCraftBeef and their family has been ranching northeast Colorado for five generations. We can't wait to visit the ranch and rustle up some cows and wrestle with some cowboys. Other than Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone's place this might be the only ranch with jiu jitsu mats. Colorado Craft Beef is providing all of the steaks and ribs for Origin Immersion Camp this yea...