Grappler Union Podcast

154 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 49 ratings

Grappler Union Podcast with hosts Javier Palomo & Anthony Zito. Their passion for the art and their experience through the eyes of Jiu Jitsu players gives a unique perspective of the lifestyle. Stories including staying healthy, training, competing, and overall life experiences.

“Promoting Jiu Jitsu to the masses and explaining how the art impacts the people we encounter in a positive way is our goal.”

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Episodes

#138 - Tony Kalina

March 17, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 162 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union we have Tony Kalina in studio. Tony is a BJJ Brown belt under Team Redzovic's.

#137 - Jessica Swanson

March 03, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union we have Jessica Swanson in studio. Jessi is a BJJ Black Belt under Rafael “Formiga” Barbosa.

#136 - Chris Wojcik

February 18, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union we have Chris Wojcik in studio. Chris is a purple belt IBJJF No Gi World Champion.

#135 - Alex Matusov

January 28, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 100 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union we have Alex Matusov in studio. Alex is the Head Coach of Red Pretzel Wrestling program at Evolution Strengh Conditioning. Also in studio, Jason Bender guest hosting.

#134 - Jim Fritz

January 14, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 76.2 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union we have Jim Fritz in studio. Jim is a Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Mark Vives.

#133 - Paul Moloney

December 24, 2019 06:00 - 2 hours - 136 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union we have Paul Moloney in studio. Paul is a Black Belt under Andre "Maneco" Leite.

#132 - Matt Garrity & John Pontarelli

December 03, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union we have Matt Garrity & John Pontarelli in studio. Both Matt (10th Planet) & John (Fit2Defend) are Purple Belts in Jiu Jitsu.

#131 - Tommy Cho

November 19, 2019 06:00 - 2 hours - 149 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union we have Tommy Cho in studio. Tommy is a Brown Belt in Jiu Jitsu and the Owner of CJJC Brand.

#130 - Gideon Ray

November 05, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 96.4 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union we have Gideon Ray in studio. Gideon is a Former UFC fighter and a Black Belt in Jiu Jitsu under Professor Christian Uflacker. He also holds Black Belts in Judo and Taekwondo. He is also the Owner and head instructor at Gladiador Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

#129 - Matt Kaplan

October 29, 2019 05:00 - 2 hours - 121 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union we have Matt Kaplan back in studio. Matt is a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Also in studio guest hosting is Jason Bender.

#128 - Adam Miller

October 15, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union we have Adam Miller in studio. Adam is a 3rd Degree Black Beltl under Pedro Sauer. Also in studio is Jeff Kim.

#127 - James & Alexandra Peterson

October 08, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union we have Jame & Alexandra Peterson in studio. James is a 1st Degree Black Belt under Luiz Claudio & Thiago Veiga. Alexandra is a Black Belt under Luiz & Thiago also. They are the owners of Fox Valley Grappling Club.

#126 - Jake Nuesser

October 01, 2019 05:00 - 2 hours - 131 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union we have Jake Nuesser in studio. Jake is a 10th Planet Brown Belt and the owner of Fight Chix apparel.

#125 - Tom Grant

September 24, 2019 05:00 - 2 hours - 113 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union we have Tom Grant back in studio. Tom is a Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

#124 - Andrew Szczecinski

September 17, 2019 05:00 - 2 hours - 133 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union we have Andrew Szczecinski in studio. Andrew is a Martial Artist & Philosopher.

Fight Companion - UFC 242

September 10, 2019 05:00 - 2 hours - 132 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union we have the Fight Companion UFC 242 with John and Javier.

Fight Companion - UFC 241

August 20, 2019 05:00 - 2 hours - 144 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union we have the Fight Companion UFC 241 with Paul Moloney, John Payne and Andrew Sawczenko.

#123 - Paul Do

August 13, 2019 05:00 - 2 hours - 121 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union podcast we have Paul Do in studio. Paul is a Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt from Brazil-021.

#122 - Sam Ferguson

July 30, 2019 05:00 - 3 hours - 191 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union we have Sam Ferguson in studio. Sam is a Black Belt in Jiu Jitsu and 1/3 Blue Jitsu.

#121 - Danny Rodriguez

July 23, 2019 05:00 - 2 hours - 139 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union we have Danny Rodriguez in studio. Danny is a Black Belt and the Owner of Rodriguez Brazillian Jiu Jitsu.

#120 - Luis Alejandre

July 16, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 88.8 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union we have Luis Alejandre in studio. Luis is a Black Belt under the Redzovics and the Owner / Head Instructor at Stronghold Jiu Jitsu Academy.

Fight Companion - UFC 239

July 09, 2019 05:00 - 2 hours - 137 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union we have Fight Companion UFC 239. In studio John Payne, Andrew Sawczenko & Kevin Mosca.

#119 - Carlson Gracie Jr.

July 02, 2019 05:00 - 2 hours - 134 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union we have Carlson Gracie Jr. in studio. Carlson is a 6th Degree Black belt under his legendary father Carlson Gracie.

#118 - Alex Viana

June 18, 2019 05:00 - 2 hours - 156 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union we have Alex Viana in studio. Alex is a Brown Belt in Jiu Jitsu.

#117 - Gabriel Willcox, Andre Leite & Alex Viana

June 11, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 79 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union we have Gabriel Willcox in studio. Gabriel is a 5th Degree Black Belt. Also in studio Andre "Maneco" Leite who is a 3rd Degree Black Belt and the owner/ head instructor at Soul Fighters Chicago. Also in studio is Alex Viana a Brown Belt under Andre Leite.

#116 - Jeff Yumul & Justin Falk

June 04, 2019 05:00 - 2 hours - 118 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union we have Jeff Yumul and Justin Falk in studio. Jeff is a Black Belt under Pete "The Greek" and the Owner of BJJ X Yoga. Justin is also a Black Belt under Pete "The Greek".

#115 - Ryan Quinn

May 14, 2019 05:00 - 2 hours - 111 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union we have Ryan Quinn in studio. Quinn is a Black Belt under Renzo Gracie and the head instructor at ITC Jiu Jitsu.

#114 - Rudy Jimenez

May 07, 2019 05:00 - 2 hours - 136 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union we have Rudy Jimenez in studio. Rudy is a Second Degree Black Belt under Carlson Gracie Jr. and the head instructor at UFC Gym in Oak Lawn, IL.

#113 - Tim Martin

April 30, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union we have Tim Martin in studio. Tim is a Brown belt under Thiago Veiga and the Head Instructor at Charter Fitness.

#112 - Thomas Rozdzynski & JT Troglia

April 16, 2019 04:10 - 2 hours - 130 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union podcast we have #112 - Thomas Rozdzynski & JT Troglia in studio. Thomas is a 2nd Degree Black Belt and the Owner / Head Instructor at ROL Academy. JT is a 1st Degree Black belt and Instructor at ROL Academy.

#111 - Vlad Koulikov

April 09, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 79.3 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union podcast we have Vlad Koulikov in studio. Vlad is a Master of Sport in Sambo, Black Belt in Judo and a Black Belt in Jiu Jitsu. He is also the Owner/ Head Instructor of Koulikov Grappling Academy.

#110 - Pete "The Greek" Letsos

March 26, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 98.9 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union we have Pete "The Greek" Letsos in studio. Pete is a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and the Owner / Head Instructor at Rio Jiu Jitsu.

#109 - Ivaylo Ivanov

March 19, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 95.7 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union we have Ivaylo Ivanov in studio. Ivaylo is a 2 Degree Black Belt in Judo, Black Belt in Jiu Jitsu and the President of The International Combat Wrestling Federation.

#108 - Dennis Dombrow, Yousef Al-Ghoul & Matt Lim

March 12, 2019 05:00 - 2 hours - 111 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union we have Dennis Dombrow, Yousef Al-Ghoul & Matt Lim in studio. Dennis is a 1st Degree Black Belt, Yousef is a Brown Belt and Matt is a Purple Belt.

Fight Companion - UFC 235

March 05, 2019 06:00 - 2 hours - 138 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union we have the UFC 235 Fight Companion. In studio we have Paul Moloney, Andrew Sawczenko & John Payne.

#107 - Rafael Lovato Sr.

February 26, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 85.7 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union we have Rafael Lovato Sr. in studio. Rafael is a 4th Degree Black Belt.

#106 - Omar Ocasio & Manny Vazquez

February 12, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 95.3 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union we have Omar Ocasio in studio. Omar is a Black Belt under Eddie Bravo and the Owner/ Head Instructor of 10th Planet Lombard. Also in studio is Manny Vazquez. Manny is a Purple Belt and a Professionial Fighter for Bellator MMA.

#105 - Ed Serra

January 29, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 85.9 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union we have Ed Serra in studio. Ed is a BJJ Black belt from Threshold Martial Arts.

#104 - James Clingerman, AJ Clingerman & Joel Blanton

January 15, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union we have James Clingerman, AJ Clingerman and Joel Blanton in studio. James is a 3rd Degree Black belt and the Owner of Indian Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Endurance BJJ. Aj is a Purple belt under James Clingerman and Joel is a 1st Degree Black belt under James Clingerman.

#103 - Tom Wheeler

January 08, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union we have Tom Wheeler in studio. Tom is a 4 Stripe Brown belt and the Owner / Head Instructor at Olympus Jiu Jitsu.

#102 - Doug Tono & Jason Bender

December 18, 2018 06:00 - 2 hours - 116 MB

On this episode of Grappler Union we have Doug Tono in studio. Doug is a 7th Dan in Judo and the Owner/ Head Instructor at Tohkon Judo Academy. Also in studio is Jason Bender. Jason is a Orange Belt in Judo and a Black Belt in Jiu Jitsu under Carlson Grace Jr.