Mark Staniszewski

Mark Staniszewski

Mark Staniszewski; also known as Mark Stan (b. Aug. 1973) is Long Island's first dual black belt in both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo;[1] and a Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee.[2]

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Biography

Staniszewski was introduced into the martial arts at the age of 5, studying various styles of karate, and Tae Kwon Do under 1988 Olympic coach Y.H. Park. An East Meadow High School wrestling team captain under Hall of Famer John Hamilton, Staniszewski went on to wrestle for Cortland State under Olympic alternate Gene Neiman. While in college he discovered the Olympic sport of judo. In 1996, Staniszewski was introduced to the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by childhood friend UFC veteran Matt Serra. Finding them to be perfect complements to each other, Staniszewski trained and competed in both disciplines under world renowned practitioners and instructors. His unique style has been influenced by legendary martial artists and friends: John Lucas, UFC veteran Matt Serra, Renzo Gracie and Joe Moreira. Staniszewski has earned State,[3] National, Pan American and World Championships.[4][5]

Judo

  • Certifications: USA Judo,[10] United States Judo Federation,[11] Kodokan[12]

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Notable Accomplishments

  • First athlete in history to win Pan American Championships in both Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.[22][23][24][25]
  • Captain of Team USA at the 2009 World Judo Masters Championships where he led the US to a bronze medal (tied with Russia).[26]
  • The only US athlete to medal in both the Elite and Masters divisions at the 2009 USA Judo Nationals and World Team Trials.
  • Won both the Elite and Masters divisions at the 2009 East Coast Championships.[27]
  • As a freshman at Cortland State, he earned a starting position on the dual meet national wrestling team.
  • In 1995, he was one of only two Americans to make the University of North London (England) rugby team. He started as left prop.
  • Ranked in USA Judo's Top 10 Elite Athletes in America in 2009 and 2010.
  • Voted USA Judo's Most Outstanding Masters Athlete for 2010.
  • Finished the 2005 NAGA grappling season ranked #1 in the nation. Nationally ranked 2003,04',05',06',08',09',2010
  • Known in competition for his devastating sode guruma jime (Ezekiel choke). He utilized an Ezekiel choke to defeat Jim Hannan in the finals of the (no-gi) Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championships; he beat undefeated submission grappler Steve Quinn in a charity Heavyweight Championship bout at Fight Club #4; and he defeated Nicholas Gohn by Ezekiel to advance to the medal round at the 2009 USA Judo National Championships and World Team Trials.
  • On Oct. 2, 2009, Staniszewski competed in a charity main event against undefeated 300 lb (140 kg) fighter Steve Quinn.[28] Staniszewski won by submission[29] and raised thousands of dollars for martial arts based charities including: The Blind Judo Foundation, Rusty Kanokogi Memorial Fund, Jeff R. Lorio Memorial Scholarship Fund, and Sloan Kettering Cancer Research.[30]

Career highlights

Gold

Year Championship
2010 NAGA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (Adult-Heavyweight Expert)
USA JUDO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP (M2, +100 kg,;)

(5TH-International Open/World Team Trials)

(NO-GI) PAN AMERICAN BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP (Ultra-Heavy)
CLASSIC RULES WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (M1 and M2 +100 kg)
EMPIRE STATE GAMES QUALIFIER (Open)
2009 (NO-GI)PAN AMERICAN BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP (Senior Heavyweight)
(NO-GI)PAN AMERICAN BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP (Absolute)
PAN AMERICAN JUDO MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIP (M1 and M2, +100 kg,)
EAST COAST JUDO CHAMPIONSHIP (+100 kg; Senior Elite)
EAST COAST JUDO CHAMPIONSHIP (+100 kg; M1 and M2)
NAGA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS (Adult-Super Heavyweight Expert Brown/Black)
FIGHT CLUB #4 (Heavyweight)
2008 PAN AMERICAN BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP (Senior Heavyweight)
(NO-GI)PAN AMERICAN BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP (Absolute)
NORTH AMERICAN GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP (Adult-Super Heavy Expert)
NORTH AMERICAN GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP (Masters- Super Heavy Expert)
NAGA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS (Adult-Super Heavy Expert)
USA JUDO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (M1, +100 kg)
USA JUDO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (M1, Open)
2007 EMPIRE STATES GAMES (Elite Open)
USA JUDO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (M1, +100 kg)
USA JUDO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (M1, Open)
WARRIOR CHALLENGE MMA TOURNAMENT (Heavyweight)
2006 USA JUDO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (M1, +100 kg)
EMPIRE STATES GAMES (Elite Open)
EMPIRE STATE GAMES QUALIFIER (OPEN CLASS)
NAGA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (Adult No Gi-Heavyweight)
NAGA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (Masters-Super Heavyweight)
2005 NORTH AMERICAN GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP (Adult-Heavyweight Expert)
NAGA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (Masters-Heavyweight Expert)
NAGA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (Int. Heavyweight -No Gi)
NAGA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (Int. Heavyweight – Gi)
2004 NYS BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP (Hwt.)
NORTH AMERICAN GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP (Heavyweight Expert)
2003 NAGA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (Adult-Int. No Gi)
NORTHEASTERN INVITATIONAL (98 kg)
GRAPPLERS QUEST U.S. NATIONALS (Hwt. No-Gi)
2000 S.I. INVITATIONAL (98 kg)

Silver

Year Championship
2010 NAGA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (Adult-Super Heavyweight Expert)
CLASSIC RULES WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS (Senior Elite Open)

PAN AMERICAN BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU CHAMPIONSHIPS (No-Gi Absolute)

EAST COAST JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS (+100KG, M1 and M2 combined)

EMPIRE STATE GAMES (Open)
2009 USA JUDO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP (M2, +100 kg)
NAGA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (Masters-Super Heavyweight Expert)
2008 NAGA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (Masters-Super Heavy Expert)
2006 USA JUDO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP (M1, Open)
LIBERTY BELL GAMES (+100KG)
NAGA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (Masters- Super Heavy Expert)
2005 EMPIRE STATE GAMES (Elite +100 kg)
LIBERTY BELL GAMES (+100KG)
NORTH AMERICAN GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP (No Gi-Masters Expert)
NORTH AMERICAN GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP (Gi Masters Expert)
2004 NAGA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS (Int. Masters)
NAGA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS (Int. Adult)
EMPIRE STATE GAMES (Elite +100 kg)
2002 NORTHEASTERN INVITATIONAL (Elite 98 kg)
GRAPPLERS QUEST WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (Hwt. No-Gi)
1999 EAST COAST JUDO CHAMPIONSHIP (Senior Elite +100KG)

Bronze

Year Championship
2010 STARRETT CUP (+100 kg)

EAST COAST JUDO CHAMPION (+100 kg)
2009 WORLD JUDO MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIP (+100 kg, M2
WORLD JUDO MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIP (Team USA)
PAN AMERICAN JUDO MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIP (Ne-waza)
PAN AMERICAN JUDO MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIP (Team USA)
USA JUDO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP (+100 kg, Senior Elite)

(3RD World Team Trials)
2008 EAST COAST JUDO CHAMPIONSHIP (Senior Elite +100KG)
2007 EAST COAST JUDO CHAMPIONSHIP (Senior Elite +100KG)
2007-LIBERTY BELL GAMES (+100KG)
2005 USA JUDO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP (M1, +100 kg)
USA JUDO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP (M1, Open)
NAGA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (Int. Super Heavyweight – Gi)
2004 NAGA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (Adult Heavyweight Expert)
2003 EMPIRE STATE GAMES (Elite 98 kg)
NAGA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS (Adult Int. Heavy)
2002 NORTH AMERICAN GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP (Int. Adult.)
EMPIRE STATE GAMES (Elite 98 kg)
2001 APA INVITATIONAL (Senior Elite 98 kg)
EMPIRE STATE GAMES (Elite 98 kg)
NORTHEASTERN INVITATIONAL (Elite 98 kg)

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