Grappling 4 Grades

A two day Jiu Jitsu seminar event.

This event is being held to benefit Big Shoulders Fund

The event takes place June 22nd and 23rd at Oak Lawn Pavilion in Chicago, IL

Instructors

  • Jean Jacques Machado

    One of the pioneers of the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and one of its greatest champions, Jean Jacques Machado is one of five brothers of the world-renown Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu family.

  • Nicky Ryan

    Polaris 145lb Champion

    ADCC Trials Winner

    2x ADCC Vet

    Who’s Number One Vet

  • Gilbert Burns

    Gilbert Alexander Pontes Burns is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist, submission grappler, and 3rd degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt athlete. As of 12 March 2024, he is #6 in the UFC welterweight rankings.

  • Richie "Boogeyman" Martinez

    Richie Martinez, also known as "Boogeyman" is a jiu jitsu black belt under Eddie Bravo and one of the top representatives of the 10th Planet style.

  • Geo "Freakahzoid" Martinez

    Geovanny Martinez is a jiu-jitsu black belt under Eddie Bravo. Geo Martinez, nicknamed "Freakahzoid," is at the forefront of the 10th Planet team

  • Jasmine Rocha

    Jasmine Rocha is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitor and a multiple time ADCC Trials and IBJJF medalist and most recent winner of the North American ADCC North American Trials

  • Nathan Orchard

    Nathan Orchard is a 3rd degree black belt under Eddie Bravo and founder of the Dead Orchard.

  • Vagner Rocha

    Vagner Rocha is a Brazilian-American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and former professional mixed martial artist, who competed in the lightweight division. He is the current Combat Jiu-Jitsu Worlds lightweight champion.