Greg “Campeon” Lopez has been studying the art of Jiu-Jitsu for almost two decades, earning his Black Belt in 2014 under Professor Mauricio Tinguinha Mariano. He found his true passion when he began sharing his skill set as a Purple Belt by teaching kids, teens, and adults. Greg has had the honor of teaching at Jokers Wild Fighting Academy under KOTC Champion and UFC Veteran Mike (The Joker) Guymon and at Carlson Gracie in Irvine, California. He is most well-known in the UFC and KOTC communities for his own in-house training facility. The facility catered to teens and adults with financial and self-esteem issues, providing a safe space to train without limitations. Opening his own academy has propelled Greg to continue his mission to help others unlock their full potential and continuing mastering the skill the Jiu-Jitsu.
“Having the chance to run my own academy is a great honor to give back to the public. I am not just a teacher, I am still a student who wants to improve every day. Earning a Black Belt was a goal from the start but in all reality, I’m a White Belt who never stops training.” -Greg Lopez
Medals of Honor:
White Belt
- California Classic International BJJ Championship Gold
- First SoCal BJJ Championship Gold
- Second SoCal BJJ Championship Gold
- LA Open Championship Silver
Blue Belt
- Inland Empire BJJ Championship Gold
- 1st TBJJ in-house Championship Gold
- Paragon BJJ Championship Silver
- Inland Empire BJJ Championship Silver
- Braga 1st BJJ Championship Silver
Purple Belt
- North American BJJ Championship Bronze
- Brazilian Fighter NoGi Championship Silver
Black Belt
- Worlds Master 5 Championship Bronze
- Pan Ams Masters 6 Championship Bronze