Greg teaches his own system of physical training named Compound Conditioning — Greg was one of the pioneers in the USA of functional training movement with “unconventional” training methods, such as kettlebells, sandbags, rings, maces, tires, sledges and others.
He has taught dozens of seminars and workshops around the world and he has been the author of three bestselling DVD series and a book on Joint Mobility, Grip Training, Kettlebell Lifting and Bodyweight Conditioning.
Greg’s mobility training methods are a culmination of a life-long study of Russian Martial Arts and other training methodologies that resulted in the development of the Combat Acrobatic Training (CAT) System.
Greg’s training articles has been featured in many different publications, including one making the cover of My Mad Methods unconventional training magazine.
Along with his extensive strength and conditioning regimen, Greg has been an active martial arts practitioner for over 20 years and has been teaching professionally for over 15 years.
Greg has extensively studied Muay Thai kickboxing, Boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Grappling, Catch, Judo, Sambo, Kali, Panantukan, ROSS, Systema and Izvor. Greg is also an avid shooter and a tactical firearms instructor. To this day Greg maintains a multiple times a day, six days a week dedicated martial arts and fitness personal training regimen on top of teaching others full time.
Greg has been a dedicated student to some of the best martial artists in the world, including
- Dmitry Piasetsky (3-time World Professional Muay Thai Champion)
- Boris Byzak (European Judo Champion and USSR Judo and Sambo Champion)
- John Durkin (trainer of World boxing champions)
- Joe Ahlert (BJJ Black Belt and MMA Champion)
- Renzo Gracie (World renown MMA fighter and BJJ competitor)
- Mark Hatmaker (Exteme Self Protection Founder)
- Joe Viz (BJJ and Judo Black Belt)
- Andy Rodgiro (multiple National and Pan Ams Judo Champion)
- Vladimir Vasiliev (10 year Russian Spetsnaz veteran and the Head of North American Systema Federation)
- Martin Wheeler (special forces hand to hand trainer)
- Kevin Secours (Combat Systema founder and Personal Protection Specialist)
- Barry Cuda Yebwabnick (Blade Smart Kali Founder)
- Jason Scully (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt)
- Michael Grudev (Systema Izvor)
- Sean Brandt (Sayoc Kali & Atienza Kali)
- Jon Heleotis (BJJ Second Degree Black Belt)
- Ted Kucowski (SWAT Sniper and FBI Sniping Instructor)
- Erik Paulson (MMA World Champion)
- Rich Graham (Navy SEAL Veteran, Tactical Firearms and Full Spectrum Warrior Trainer)
- and many other notable martial arts teachers.
Greg’s extensive study of Combative Arts resulted in the following advanced ranks and certifications:
- Muay Thai Instructor (from club Patriot, coach Dmitry Piasetsky)
- Extreme Self Protection Striking and Grappling Instructor (from coach Mark Hatmaker)
- Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (from coach Jon Heleotis)
- NRA Basic Pistol Instructor
- Tactical Pistol Instructor (from coach Rich Graham, former Navy SEAL)
- Combat Systema Instructor (from coach Kevin Secours)
- Blade Smart Kali Instructor (from coach Barry Cuda)
- Panantukan (Filipino Dirty Boxing) Instructor (from coach Dan Sullivan)
At present Greg owns and runs the Underground Gym in Red Bank, NJ where he teaches an assortment of sport martial art, hand to hand combat and fitness regimens.
Greg is regularly contracted by local and State Law Enforcement Agencies to provide training in tactical fitness, defensive tactics, close quarter combat, combat acrobatics, takedowns and ground control, gun vs. knife, stick and knife fighting and other combat related topics.
He also teaches Instructor Certification Courses in CAT System and Kettlebell Training, along with other seminars and workshops on fitness, mobility and martial arts.
Greg could be contacted via his website http://www.UndergroundGym.com or reached via email: TheUndergroundGym.yahoo.com
Greg’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greg.mihovich.5
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greg.mihovich/
[/symple_accordion_section]Certifications
- Muay Thai Instructor (from club Patriot, coach Dmitry Piasetsky)
- Extreme Self Protection Striking and Grappling Instructor (from coach Mark Hatmaker)
- Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (from coach Jon Heleotis)
- NRA Basic Pistol Instructor
- Tactical Pistol Instructor (from coach Rich Graham, former Navy SEAL)
- Combat Systema Instructor (from coach Kevin Secours)
- Blade Smart Kali Instructor (from coach Barry Cuda)
- Panantukan (Filipino Dirty Boxing) Instructor (from coach Dan Sullivan)
- Performance Enhancement Specialist (from coach John Davies)