Professor Greg Shepherd
Black Belt and Instructor
Professor Greg began training in Jiu Jitsu in 2011. Originally from Maryland, Greg excelled in football and baseball through high school and college. After moving to the St Louis area, Greg finished college at UMSL while also earning All-American honors as a relief pitcher.
He got his son interested in Jiu Jitsu shortly after he started and his son Joey is now a purple belt and in the US Marines.Greg has learned under Professor Mike and Professor Steve and owes them credit for his Jiu Jitsu skill as well as for his interest and passion in teaching Jiu Jitsu.
Ranks and Certifications
Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
IBJJF Master Worlds Purple Belt Bronze 2017
Multiple time IBJJF Open Gold Medalist
Multiple time AGF Tournament Medalist
Gracie Barra ICP Certified Instructor
IBJJF Competition Rules Certified
AGF Referee
Fuji BJJ Referee
CPR Certification