Master Paul Petushin

Owner of Petushin Martial Arts.

Master Instructor of Adult's Grappling Program and Kids' Grappling Program

A 2nd degree Black Belt in Judo, and a 1st degree Black Belt in MMA system taught by Rickson Gracie's Jiu-Jitsu black belt David Arnebeck. Master Paul began his training in October of 1980 in Saint Petersburg (Leningrad), Russia. After winning numerous Judo tournaments, he moved to the United States where he continued his tournament competition in the United States, resulting in more 1st Place wins.

Competition History:

• NAGA Midwest Grappling Championship, Chicago, IL – Nov 15, 2008. 1st Place – Masters No-Gi Expert, Lightweight
• NAGA Midwest Grappling Championship, Chicago, IL – Nov 15, 2008. 2nd Place – Men’s Master Purple Belt & Above, Lightweight
• NAGA Midwest Grappling Championship, Chicago, IL – May 31, 2006. 2nd Place – Blue belt, 3rd Place – No Gi Advanced
• NAGA Midwest Grappling Championship, Chicago, IL – May 26, 2005. 1st Place – Blue belt
• Greater Submission Hunt, MN – November 22, 2003. 1st Place – Blue belt
• Arnold World Gracie Submission Championships, Columbus, Ohio – 1st Place – 2003
• AAU Open Jiu Jitsu Tournament – 1st Place – 1999
• AAU Open Jiu Jitsu Tournament – 1st Place – 1998
• Land-O-Lake Open Judo Tournament – 1st Place – 1997
• Warrior’s Challenge Open Judo Tournament – 1st Place – 1997
• North Star Ground Grappling Tournament – 1st Place – 1996
• North Star Open Judo Tournament – 1st Place – 1996
• Leningrad Competition Team Tournament Defeated the Current Champion by Elbow Lock – 1st Place Qualified for the Russia Cup Nationals. Leningrad, Russia – 1985
• Championship of Leningrad Over 60 Competitors in Division – 3rd Place Qualified for Leningrad Competition Team Leningrad, Russia – 1985
• Competed in 7 Regional Judo Tournaments winning or placing in all of them – 1984
• Attended Annual 60 Day Intensive Judo Training Camp sponsored by Central Red Army Sports Association – 1984
• Competed in 8 Regional Judo Tournaments winning or placing in all of them – 1983
• Attended Annual 60 Day Intensive Judo Training Camp sponsored by Central Red Army Sports Association – 1983
• Competed in 6 Regional Judo Tournaments, winning or placing in all of them – 1982
• Attended Annual 60 Day Intensive Judo Training Camp sponsored by Central Red Army Sports Association – 1982
• Competed in the Dynamo Cup Judo Tournament Leningrad, Russia – 3rd Place – 1981
• Began Judo training – St. Petersburg (Leningrad), Russia – 1980