Sam Greco

Sam Greco

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Specialization/s: Karate, Kick boxing, Wrestling,

Introduction

Sam Greco is a Black Belt in Kyokushin karate and experience MMA fighter and coach. Sam Greco is internationally famous as one of the key fighters in the illustrious K1 martial arts tournaments held around the globe and culminating in the Grand Prix final in Japan. Greco recently retired from tournament fighting, but is still revered in Japan by fight fans and recognized throughout the martial arts community around the world.
Sam is a dedicated coach to a hand full of privileged fighters, dedicating his services to quality training with the view of gaining titles for fighters on the world stage.
Sam Greco is also in demand as a professional speaker, motivating all groups from business groups to youth and sports people. Sam is a fine example of what hard work and dedication to a cause can bring.

Sam was born on May 3rd 1967 and had a keen interest in sports from a young age, especially soccer which was the football game of choice amongst the European community in Australia. Sam trained in Kyokushin karate (renowned for its tough training regime and full contact sparring routines) and soon amassed numerous title wins and became a very popular competitor in Australia, along with fellow Melbourne based heavyweight fighter Stan Longinidis culminating with the two of them meeting in "The Crowning" at Crown Casino in Melbourne. "Slam 'Em" Sam competed in the K-1 competition for over a decade with a reputation as a fiercely competitive fighter with Sam notching up numerous wins over many international opponents.

Awards & Certifications

K1 Kickboxing, Full Contact Karate & MMA | 2007-06-20

3 x WAKO world kickboxing champion | 1999-03-02

World full contact Karate champion (Seidokaikan) | 1997-03-02

South Pacific kickboxing champion | 1998-03-02

6 x National Champion (Kyokushinkai) | 1996-03-02

6 x state full contact champion (Kyokushinkai) | 2001-06-05

Certificate IV in Sports Coaching (Martial Arts) | 2006-04-03

Certificate IV in Fitness | 2012-03-02

Work Experience

I am a fighter (Public Speaking) | CEO

Don Camilla Resturant | Director