Grindhouse Combat Club Team
Fabijan Matija Krpelnik
Specialty: BJJ
Fabijan Matija Krpelnik is a dedicated martial artist and holds a 1st Degree black belt, with over 100 fights in Jiu Jitsu and MMA tournaments. He is the head coach of the BJJ program, sharing his passion with the next generation. In addition to his martial arts accomplishments, Fabijan is a professional stunt performer in the film industry. He also enjoys riding and working on dirt bikes, along with participating in various extreme sports, reflecting his adventurous spirit.
Vlatko Grbavac ("G")
Specialty: Striking, BJJ, S&C
Vlatko Grbavac is a Grindhouse co-owner with a focus on strength and conditioning training. He is a highly skilled competitor who teaches both beginner and intermediate classes, excelling in grappling with a reputation for outpacing many opponents. In addition to his grappling expertise, Vlatko also has experience in kickboxing, striking, and boxing.
Filip Jelavić ("Fifa")
Specialty: BJJ, leg locks, guard
Filip Jelavić is a BJJ coach and black belt, as well as a co-owner of Grindhouse Combat Club. Serving as the head coach for BJJ, he became the first Grindhouse black belt, earning the rank from Aleksandar Rajačić. Filip is known for his expertise in the guard game and leg locks.
Filip Majić ("Heat")
Specialty: Wrestling, MMA, BJJ
Filip Majić is a coach and co-owner of Grindhouse Combat Club, specializing in MMA, Wrestling, and BJJ. He holds a brown belt in BJJ and has extensive experience in both MMA and grappling, with a professional MMA record of 3 wins and 0 losses. Known for his top pressure, wrestling, back takes, and his signature guillotines, Filip is a key figure in the gym.
Marko Žmirić ("Markec")
Specialty: BJJ, leg locks
Marko Žmirić is a Grindhouse BJJ coach for both intermediate and kids classes. A brown belt who specializes in leg locks, he began training in MMA from a young age but shifted focus to grappling after achieving success in competitions, where he has proven to be a strong competitor.