Savvas Karypidis

Coach started his career since young age in Freestyle Wrestling with many achievements at national championships. Afterward he learned other martial arts like: Pankration, Boxing, Kick Box, ΜΜΑ & Judo. In 2008 he started Grappling and then he spicialised in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. In 2018 he was awarded with the blak belt from Roberto de Moraes Atalla

He is certificated coach by the General Secretariat of Sports in Ju-Jitsu, Wrestling and MMA

Moreover, he is the Head Coach of Rio Grappling Club in Greece and Cyprus

Some of his achievements are:

  • European Champion in NAGA in 2019
  • European Champion in absolute category in NAGA in 2019
  • European Champion in IBJJF the years: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2013
  • European Champion in absolute category in IBJJF in 2016
  • European Champion in Combat Wrestling in 2016
  • European champion in ADCC in 2013
  • Champion in many International Tournaments of IBJJF, UAEJJF, ADCC, VIC, JJIF
  • Holder of 2x Belts in NAGA
  • Belt holder of MCP
  • Champion in Submissionism
  • Many times Champion in National Newaza
  • Many times Champion in National Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu