Ricky Lundell
RICKY LUNDELL – MULTIPLE TIME WORLD CHAMPION
Ricky Lundell (head instructor of University of Grappling in Utah) is an American Jiu-Jitsu player/Grappler, and Co-founder of UoG. The youngest American to earn a BJJ Black Belt, Ricky has worked with UFC/WEC fighters across North America including champions such as Sean Sherk, Frank Mir, Miguel Torres, and Forrest Griffin. Lundell wrestled and lettered at Iowa State University without any prior wrestling experience, shocking the grappling and wrestling world. A two-time National Grappling Champion (2007-08) and two-time World Team Trials Champion, Lundell went on to be the two-time back-to-back FILA World Champion (2007, 2008). Lundell is also an accomplished scholar, entering Utah Valley University at 15 and graduating in Science at 18, An incredible saxophone player, high altitude Snow Boarder, and a wonderful husband and father.
Testimonials
“Ricky Lundell’s technique and teaching ability set him apart from all the other trainers. Take full advantage. I can’t wait til he trains me again.”
Frank Mir
Former UFC Champion
“Training grappling with Ricky Lundell was a huge key to my success. In just a few months he transformed my grappling game, and helped me reach levels I never had thought possible.”
Kevin Burns
UFC Veteran
“Ricky Lundell is a hybrid of Jiu-Jitsu and Wrestling that no one has ever seen before.”
ESPN
