He trains, he teaches class, he beats that ass, relentlessly giving people migraines. Tyler King is NOT here for the MMA Report. Tyler firmly believes his job, and time are much more important than anyone else's. Because he is better than you and have to kiss the ring!
However, in his place we have Jiu Jitsu star, coach, currently fighting in the PGF, Mr. Shawn Melanson. The best performer on the Philadelphia Phenoms, we hear his journey and why he is focused on Jiu Jitsu.
Shawn brings you expert insight, analysis and entertainment. He started in Jiu Jitsu right around the age of 18. A standout wrestler, football player, a natural athlete. Shawn talks about his cousins teaching him Jiu Jitsu, which he said consisted of getting knocked around by them.
Originally, Shawn trained for a career in MMA, had several battles in the octagon and carried a 3-1 record. I give him a lot of credit because Shawn was thinking about the long-term impact of an MMA.
Shawn completely changed his direction into Jiu Jitsu. You will hear about his rise. In the New England area, it's not exactly flush with opportunities. For years, Shawn worked hard, trained harder, continued to win earning a name for himself.
He won multiple Superfights, competitions, and is considered a top black belt in the region after taking on the best Jiu Jitsu athletes in the world. Shawn built a massive following on social media; he credits it to instructional video's fans see him use exactly what he teaches to get submissions. My take is Shawn is smart, outspoken, tough as nails.
In his first season with PGF as part of the Philadelphia Phenoms, Shawn leads the team with 24 points and is in 7th place which qualifies him for the individual playoffs.
A big personality, highly entertaining, and a true talent of Jiu Jitsu, with a wife and new baby, it's hard being away. He has enjoyed competing in PGF and commissioner Brandon McCaghren.
Shawn coaches in Hudson, NH anyone wanting to train with the best go to Precision Jiu Jitsu https://precisionjiujitsunh.com
Check out his Instagram page,
http://www.instagram.com/shawnmelanson160/ to learn and laugh!