Erik Soderbergh was born and raised in Pacific Palisades, California. He was introduced to martial arts through the late great Rockson Gracie — a force in the early Los Angeles jiu-jitsu scene. Erik joined the Rickson Gracie Academy in 1999, earning his Blue, Purple and Brown Belt. In 2015 he was promoted to Black Belt by Kron Gracie. Erik launched Originals Jiu-Jitsu in 2020 in the spirit of the unique Vale Tudo style and jiu-jitsu self-defense.

Competition Record

2003 IBJJF Pan Ams (bronze)
2003 Copa Pacifica (gold)
2004 Paragon Tournament (silver)
2004 IBJJF Pan Ams (gold)
2004 American Nationals (gold)
2005 Joe Moreira Groundfighting Open (gold)
2005 Joe Moreira Groundfighting Open Absolute Division (gold)
2005 IBJJF Pan Ams (gold)
2005 Ceiqi South Bay Open (silver)
2005 Copa Pacifica (gold)
2007 IBJJF Pan Ams (bronze)
2007 Tapout Pan Ams (gold)
2007 Tapout Pan Ams Absolute (silver)
2007 Hawaiian Triple Crown (gold)
2007 Hawaiian Triple Crown Absolute (gold)
2008 IBJJF Worlds (bronze)