Hayastan Studio, Xtreme Couture Mixed Martial Arts
Teacher(s)
Gokor Chivichyan, Gene LeBell, Karo Parisyan
Rank
Black belt in Hayastan wrestling
Notable students
Dominick Cruz, Vitor Belfort, Randy Couture, Todd Duffee, Gray Maynard, Karo Parisyan, Goran Reljic, Chael Sonnen
Neil Melanson is an American submission grappling coach. Melanson specializes in catch wrestling, while drawing elements from judo, and focuses his coaching specifically, but not exclusively, on grappling in mixed martial arts. He is especially known for his guard work, leg locks and triangle chokes.[1] He is currently the head grappling coach at Jaco Hybrid Training Center. He is the former head grappling coach at both Xtreme Couture Las Vegas, Blackzilians and Alliance MMA.
Melanson's hybrid grappling style comes from his training under Gene LeBell, Gokor Chivichyan, and Karo Parisyan (who awarded him his black belt) at the Hayastan MMA Academy. Gene LeBell learned catch wrestling from feared wrestlers Lou Thesz and Ed "Strangler" Lewis, which is mixed with Gokor Chivichyan's expertise in judo and sambo. Melanson considers this unique style a massive influence on his grappling, and has since incorporated techniques from Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling into his own style.[2]
Throughout his career, the professional fighters Melanson has trained include: Randy Couture, Karo Parisyan, Gray Maynard, Todd Duffee, Goran Reljic, Chael Sonnen, Vitor Belfort, Anthony Johnson, Patrick Cummins and also professional wrestler Bryan Danielson.[3]
Melanson spent seven years in the United States Navy and five years as a Special Agent for the Federal Air Marshals,[1] before joining Xtreme Couture and later Blackzilians.[4]
Melanson's book "Mastering Triangle Chokes: Ground Marshal Submission Grappling" was released by Victory Belt Publishing. The book serves as a complete guide to the physiology and science of triangle submissions.[5]
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location features several MMA Instructors, including: Ray Sefo (Striking), NeilMelanson (Grappling *catch/sambo/BJJ), Dennis Davis (MMA/Grappling), Tim Lane...
school has produced fighters such as Manvel Gamburyan, Sako Chivitchian, NeilMelanson, Karen Darabedyan, Roman Mitichyan, Ronda Rousey, and Karo Parisyan...
also stated that he had "a laundry list of excuses." Later that day, NeilMelanson, a longtime friend and training partner of Parisyan's, divulged to MMA...
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York, U.S Team Xtreme Couture Rank Black belt in Catch Wrestling under NeilMelanson Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 2nd degree black belt in Judo Wrestling...
Burns would get his win bonus for the fight, despite the loss. Burns faced Neil Magny on 21 January 2023 at UFC 283. He won the fight via an arm-triangle...
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married NeilMelanson, a grappling coach and lead Jiu-Jitsu instructor at Xtreme Couture, in a private ceremony on November 20, 2009. Melanson also serves...
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trained with Pat Miletich, Erik Paulson, Relson Gracie, Billy Wicks, NeilMelanson, Phil Cardella and Randy Couture throughout his career. He was scheduled...
He was also roommates with Xtreme Couture's head grappling trainer, NeilMelanson. Additionally, he previously lived with former UFC Light Heavyweight...
Team Quest (1999–2006) Xtreme Couture (2006–2011) Rank Black belt in NeilMelanson's Submission wrestling System Wrestling NCAA Division I Wrestling Olympic...
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announces highly anticipated new album 'to be honest'". Entertainment Focus. Melanson, Jenna (February 26, 2024). "lie Aubé of Les Hay Babies releases new solo...
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single from her new album". Roots Music Canada. Retrieved March 8, 2024. Melanson, Jenna (February 26, 2024). "Sykamore to Release new EP, Through the Static"...
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- The "One to One" Benefit Concert 40 Years Later". 6 September 2012. Melanson, Jim (November 11, 1972). "Political Concerts: Losers & Winners". Billboard...
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