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Join me today as we go into the mind of Erik Purcell!

Erik began his martial arts journey as a wrestler for Neshaminy High School, following his love of grappling into Russian Sambo, Judo, Jiu Jitsu and MMA. For over the last decade he has trained along side of some of the best Jiu Jitsu grapplers and Professional Fighters in the world.

Erik received his Jiu Jitsu Black Belt from the legendary Sergio Penha and also has a Brown Belt in Judo and a Black Belt in Japanese Jiu Jitsu as well. Erik has over 15 combined pro and amateur MMA fights, multiple BJJ Titles and is a 2014 USA Sambo National Champion and USA Sambo coach. Throughout his Mixed Martial Arts and grappling career he continues to train, coach, instruct and learn.

Erik has been featured on NBC Sports.com, the Versus Network and CBS as well and has competed and coached Internationally at the Sambo World Championships and World Cup in Bulgaria and Moscow. As the owner of MPR Endurance his goal is to pass on his passion for Martial Arts to all of his students.