Combat Judo's Mark Staniszewski is an elite Judo and Jiu-Jitsu fighter who has been grappling since the age of 13. An East Meadow H.S. team captain under John Hamilton and an accomplished wrestler at Cortland State under Gene Nighman, Mark easily transitioned into the fighting sports of Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and most recently MMA. Holding a judo black belt under World Champion John Lucas, and a ranking BJJ competitor under childhood friend Matt Serra, Staniszewski is consistantly considered one of America's best grapplers. He is the 2008 USA Judo National Masters & Open Divisions Gold Medalist; 2008 NAGA World Champion; 2008 Pan American Gold Medalist in BJJ.
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Renzo Gracie and Mark Staniszewski at the 2008 Pan American Games
Mark Staniszewski (Rt) with Dan Simmler, "Slapshot" Joe, and "Monster"
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He has been "Ranked" in America's Top Grapplers (2003-2008).
