The head trainer of Petushin Martial Arts is
Paul Petushin. A 2nd degree black belt in Judo, he began his training
in October of 1980 in Leningrad, Russia. After winning numerous Judo
tournaments, Paul moved to the United States where he continued his tournament
winning streak, resulting in more victories.
- Began Judo training - Leningrad, Russia -
1980
- Competed in the Dynamo Cup Judo Tournament -
Leningrad, Russia - 3rd Place - 1981
- Attended Annual 60 Day Intensive Judo
Training Camp of the Central Red Army Sports Association - 1982
- Competed in 6 Regional Judo Tournaments,
winning or placing in all of them - 1982
- Attended Annual 60 Day Intensive Judo
Training Camp of the Central Red Army Sports Association - 1983
- Competed in 8 Regional Judo Tournaments
winning or placing in all of them - 1983
- Attended Annual 60 Day Intensive Judo
Training Camp of the Central Red Army Sports Association - 1984
- Competed in 7 Regional Judo Tournaments
winning or placing in all of them - 1984
- Championship of Leningrad Over 60
Competitors in Division - 3rd Place Qualified for Leningrad Competition Team
Leningrad, Russia - 1985
- Leningrad Competition Team Tournament
Defeated the Current Champion by Elbow Lock - 1st Place Qualified for the Russia
Cup Nationals. Leningrad, Russia - 1985
- North Star Open Judo Tournament - 1st Place
- 1996
- North Star Ground Grappling Tournament - 1st
Place - 1996
- Warrior's Challenge Open Judo Tournament -
1st Place - 1997
- Land-O-Lake Open Judo Tournament - 1st Place
- 1997
- AAU Open Jiu Jitsu Tournament - 1st Place -
1998
- AAU Open Jiu Jitsu Tournament - 1st Place -
1999
- Arnold World Gracie Submission
Championships. Columbus, Ohio - 1st Place - 2003
- Greater Submission Hunt, MN - November 22,
2003. 1st Place - Blue belt
Paul regularly teaches group and private classes at the
Petushin Academy. He may be contacted
at (612) 991-9116, or through Petushin's own website (www.petushinma.com).
