Grappler Union Podcast
154 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsGrappler 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
#093 - Antoine "Fumaca" Evans & Jim Williams
September 25, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 68 MBOn this episode we have Antoine "Fumaca" Evans in studio. Fumaca is a Black Belt in Jiu Jitsu and the Owner/ Head Instructor at Team Fumaca BJJ. Also in studio is Jim Williams. Jim is a 4 Stripe Purple Belt in Jiu Jitsu and the Owner of Power Fitness Chicago.
#092 - Ramiro Mota
September 18, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 119 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have Ramiro Mota in studio. Ramiro is a 2nd Degree Black Belt under Comprido and the Head Jiu Jitsu Instructor at Mission MMA.
#091 - Andre "Maneco" Leite
September 11, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 93 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have Andre "Maneco" Leite in studio. Andre is a 3rd Degree Black Belt under Carlson Gracie Jr. and the Owner / Head Instructor of Soul Fighter BJJ Chicago.
#090 - Marcus Charles
September 04, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 117 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union Podcast we have Sifu Marcus Charles in studio.
#089 - Thiago Veiga
August 28, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 135 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have Thiago Veiga in studio. Thiago is a 3rd Degree Black Belt under Rickson Gracie and the owner of LCCT BJJ Barrington, IL.
#088 - Paul Moloney
August 21, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have Paul Moloney in studio. Paul is a Brown Belt under Andre Manenco.
#087 - Lyndon Viteri
August 07, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have Lyndon Viteri in studio. Lyndon is a Black Belt under Matt Thorton. Also in studio is Nathan Viteri a Yellow Belt under Lyndon.
#086 - Benjamin Salas & Alex Salas
July 24, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 98.7 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have Benjamin & Alex Salas in studio. Benjamin is a First Degree Black Belt under Carlson Gracie Jr. Alex is a Blue Belt under Benjamin Salas.
#085 - David Porter
July 17, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 119 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union podcast we have David Porter in studio. Dave is a Black Belt under Master Pedro Sauer.
Fight Companion - UFC 226
July 10, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBOn this episode of the Grappler Union podcast we have the UFC 226 Fight Companion. In studio we have Alex Viana and Constantine Kanavos.
#084 - Eric Forschler & Brian Ocon
July 03, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have Eric Forschler in studio. Eric is a Purple Belt under Rafael Lovato Jr. and the Head Instructor at P3 Martial Arts. Also in studio is Brian Ocon. Brian is a Blue Belt under Rafael Lovator Jr. and the manager at P3 Martial Arts.
#083 - Lior Ofir
June 26, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have Lior Ofir in studio. Lior is a former Israeli Navy Seal and a Brown Belt under Jay Valko.
#082 - Tim Nevinger, Aaron Brooks & Michelle Dominik
June 19, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 150 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have Tim Nevinger in Studio. Tim is a Purple Belt. Also in studio is Aaron Brooks a Brown Belt under Vianna Bros. and Michelle Dominik a Blue Belt under Vianna Bros.
#081 - Ilya Bodnya
June 12, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have Ilya Bodnya in studio. Ilya is a Black Belt under Jeff Serafin and the Owner / Head Instructor at Ilyas BJJ.
Fight Companion - IBJJF Worlds 2018
June 05, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 156 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have the Fight Companion for IBJJF Worlds 2018. Joining us in studio is Tom Higgins, Andrew Sawczenko and Melissa Kopf.
#080 - Andre Madiz
May 29, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBOn this episode we have Andre Madiz in studio. Andre is a Second Degree Black Belt under Carlson Gracie Jr. and the Head Instructor at Carlson Gracie Headquarters.
#079 - Aleksandar Rajacic
May 22, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have Aleksandar Rajacic in studio. Alek is a Black Belt under Ralph Gracie and Misho Ceko. He is one of the instructors at Chicago MMA.
Fight Companion - UFC 224
May 15, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 159 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have special guest host Javier Palomo. Also in studio is Kurt & Natalie Wuckert from Alliance Schaumburg.
#078 - John Brooks
May 08, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have John Brooks in studio. John is a Brown Belt under Mark Turner. He is a certified Nutritionist with a Masters Degree in Nutrition and Wellness. He is the owner of Nutrition 361.
#077 - John Gutta
May 01, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have John Gutta in studio. John is a Black Belt under Mark Vives and the owner/ head instructor at Tipping Point BJJ.
#076 - Ryan Courtney
April 24, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have Ryan Courtney in studio. Ryan is a Black Belt under Rigan Machado and the owner/ head instructor at Crossover BJJ.
#075 - Branko Milosevic
April 17, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have Branko Milosevic in studio. Branko is a Black Belt under Robson Moura and the owner/ head instructor at Northside BJJ.
Fight Companion - UFC 223
April 10, 2018 05:00 - 3 hours - 174 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union podcast we have the UFC 223 Fight Companion with Shaun Richmond, Quentin Park & Javier Palomo.
#074 - Tony Williams
April 03, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have Tony Williams in studio. Tony is a First Degree Black Belt under Carlson Gracie Jr. He is the owner/ head instructor at Rebel Sport & Fitness.
#073 - Matt Leighton
March 27, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have Matt Leighton back in studio. Matt is a Black Belt under Mark Vives.
#072 - Anthony Cruz
March 20, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have Anthony Cruz in studio. Anthony is a Black Belt under Carlson Gracie Jr.
#071 - Matt Kaplan & Jon Calestine
March 13, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have Matt Kaplan and Jon Calestine in studio. Matt Kaplan is a Black Belt under Daisuke Yamaji. Jon is a Black Belt under Daisuke Yamaji and an EBI Champion.
#070 - Dan Hart
March 06, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have Dan Hart in studio. Dan is a Brown Belt under Mike Budnik. He is the owner of Wanderlust Gi's, co-owner of Alpha BJJ and Wanderlust Grappling Events.
#069 - Dr. Joseph Alleva
February 27, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have Dr. Joseph Alleva in studio. Dr. Joe is a First Degree Black Belt under Mark Vives. He's Board Certified in Physical Medicine and he's been the ring side Physician for the UFC, WEC, Strikeforce and XFO.
Fight Companion EBI 15
February 20, 2018 06:00 - 2 hours - 112 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have the EBI 15 Fight Companion. With Javier Palomo, Artie Grubba and Andrew Sawczenko in studio.
#068 - Mark "Mack the Knife" Daley
February 13, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have Mark "Mack the Knife" Daley in studio. Mack is a 2nd Degree Black Belt under Carlson Gracie Jr. and the Owner / Head Instructor at Copa BJJ.
#067 - Hannette Staack
February 06, 2018 06:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have Hannette Staack in studio. Hannette is a 4th Degree Black Belt under Andre Negao. She is a 7x World Champion and 3x ADCC Champion. She is also the co-founder of Brazil 021 School of Jiu Jitsu.
#066 - Luiz Claudio
January 30, 2018 06:00 - 2 hours - 126 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have Luiz Claudio in studio. Luiz is a 4th Degree Black Belt under Master Rickson Gracie. He is also the Owner / Head Instructor at LCCT BJJ.
#065 - Shonie Carter
January 23, 2018 06:00 - 2 hours - 129 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have Mr. International Shonie Carter in studio. Shonie has had over 150 Pro MMA Fights, he's a multiple time MMA Champion. He's also in the USA Martial Arts Hall Of Fame. Also in studio is Nick Spacek who is a Brown Belt in BJJ and the Head instructor at APEX House of Grappling.
#064 - Carlos Lemos Jr.
January 16, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have Carlos Lemos Jr. in studio. Carlos is a 4th Degree Black Belt under Master Carlos Gracie Jr., he is a World Champion and the Owner/ Head Instructor of Gracie Barra Downers Grove.
#063 - David "Skinny" Herrera
January 09, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have David "Skinny" Herrera in studio. Skinny is a Black Belt under Leandro "Tatu" Escobar and a 3x Worlds Medalist.
#062 - Sean Burke
January 02, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have Sean Burke in studio. Sean is a Second Degree Alliance Black Belt and a 2 time Master Worlds Champion.
#061 - Paul Sharp
December 26, 2017 06:00 - 2 hours - 115 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have Paul Sharp in studio. Paul is a Black Belt under Chris Haueter and the Owner / Head Instructor at SBG of Illinois.
#060 - TK Oates
December 19, 2017 06:00 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have TK Oates in studio. TK is a First Degree Black Belt under Jay Valko.
#059 - Steve Patterson
December 12, 2017 06:00 - 2 hours - 121 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have Steve Patterson in studio. Steve is a First Degree Black Belt under Comprido and the Owner/ Head Instructor at University of Ground Fighting.
Fight Companion - EBI 14
December 05, 2017 06:00 - 2 hours - 115 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have Javier Palomo, Daniel Villanueva & Matt Garrity in studio for the EBI 14 Fight Companion.
#058 - Tony Cecchine
November 28, 2017 06:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have Tony Cecchine in studio. Tony is an expert in Catch Wrestling. Also in studio is Javier Palomo who is a student of Tony and a Brown Belt in BJJ.
#057 - Anthony Ferro
November 21, 2017 06:00 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have Anthony Ferro in studio. Anthony is a Black Belt under Professor Christian Uflacker and the Head Instructor at UFC Gym Lombard.
#056 - Misho Ceko
November 14, 2017 06:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have Misho Ceko in stuido. Misho is a Black Belt under Ralph Gracie and the owner/ head instructor at Chicago Mixed Martial Arts.
#055 - Bernie Vendlinski
November 07, 2017 06:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have Bernie Vendlinski in studio. Bernie is a Brown Belt under Andre Maneco and the Ring Announcer for United Combat League.
#054 - Nick Spacek & Carlos Archila
October 31, 2017 04:00 - 2 hours - 115 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have Nick Spacek in studio. Nick is a Brown Belt under Mark Vives and the Owner/ Head Instructor at Apex House of Grappling. Also joining us is Carlos Archila. Carlos is a Black Belt under Mark Vives and the Owner/ Head Instructor at Lake County BJJ.
Fight Companion - EBI 13
October 24, 2017 04:00 - 3 hours - 185 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have Jon Tutaj and Blake Klassman in studio. Jon is a Black Belt under Eddie and Adem Redzovic and the Owner/ Head instructor at Tutaj Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Blake is a Brown Belt under Jeff Serafin and an instructor at Fit 2 Defend Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
#053 - Dan Hornbuckle
October 17, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have Dan Hornbuckle in studio. Dan is a Black Belt under Carlos Diaz from American Top Team and his had 33 Professional MMA Fight's.
#052 - Antoine "Fumaca" Evans & Mike Cimm
October 10, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have Antoine "Fumaca" Evans and Mike Cimm in studio. Antione is a Black Belt under Carlson Gracie Jr. and the owner/ head instructor of Fumaca BJJ. Mike is a Black Belt under Mark Vives and the owner/ head instructor at Illinois Grappling Club.
#051 - Seth Daniels & F2WPRO Team
October 03, 2017 04:00 - 2 hours - 136 MBOn this episode of Grappler Union we have Seth Daniels & the F2WPRO Team in studio. Seth is a Brown Belt and the Owner of Fight to Win Productions. Also in studio is the Brit Elkin, Missy Estrada and Joel Harvey.