Who we are
Squad Scraps is a dynamic no-gi jiu jitsu tournament series founded in 2024, dedicated to bringing the St. Louis jiu jitsu community together, raising its profile globally, and elevating the skill level of local practitioners. Unique to the St. Louis area, Squad Scraps hosts team-based events where schools compete by sending a 4-man team with a mix of experience levels, creating an exciting format that challenges competitors in fresh ways. With a commitment to inclusivity, we offer free and donation based entry for spectators and live-streaming so fans worldwide can enjoy the action from home. Founded by members of 10th Planet Tanglefoot and Arnold BJJ, we proudly partner with a variety of local gyms, working together to strengthen the entire St. Louis jiu jitsu community. Our efforts also extend beyond tournaments: any funds we raise go toward hosting seminars, offering discounts to fighters, and continually improving the training landscape in our area. As we kick off a new year, we invite everyone to join us in our mission to grow the St. Louis jiu jitsu scene and bring the spotlight to this talented region.
Eric Longer
Eric Longar is a professional Jiu Jitsu athlete with over five years of coaching experience. Originally introduced to Jiu jitsu at Tenth Planet Saint Louis in 2011, he then trained under Professor Bobby Willams Jr (Ricardo Almiada affiliation) where he helped organize Tenth Planet Tokyo’s Hot Box. On his return to the US, Eric trained under Ronin Jiu Jitsu (Gokor Chivichyan affiliation) before he returned to Tenth Planet in Las Vegas. There, he was also coached by Casey Halstead (an Eddie Bravo first degree black belt) who actively works with some of the most experienced and well-respected MMA fighters in the world.
He is an active Jiu Jitsu competitor who has competed in Japan and all over the United states, most notably in the Professional Grappling Federation Season One.
Kirk Huff
Coach Kirk Huff has trained and competed in Jiu Jitsu since 2007. Kirk has won numerous grappling competitions including NAGA Submission.
Coach Kirk Huff is also a veteran MMA fighter and has competed professionally in promotions such as Shamrock FC. With a winning record Kirk has showcased not only his Jiu Jitsu skill in live full contact competition but also showcased his formidable striking and wrestling skill.
Being a well rounded combatant himself, Kirk is not only able to impart his sport grappling knowledge to his students but also competent no nonsense self defense techniques his students can rely on.
Dakota Zimmerman
Tom Vogel
