Michael Lee Fowler[13] is an American martial artist who is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. In addition to a number of major competitive achievements, Fowler is notable for the speed at which he attained the rank and is, according to some sources, the 3rd fastest American on record to do so. He is head instructor at North Shore Jiu Jitsu Club in Haleiwa, Hawaii.[16][17]
| Mike Fowler | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 30, 1982 |
| Nationality |  American |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
| Division | Middleweight Lightweight |
| Style | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu |
| Fighting out of | North Shore Jiu Jitsu Club |
| Team | Rodrigo Pinheiro BJJ, San Antonio ,Texas (2017-present)[1] Team Lloyd Irvin (2001-2012)[1] |
| Rank | 3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu[2] |
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/Grappling | ||
| Asian Open Championship[3] | ||
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2010 | Middleweight (black)[4] |
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2010 | Absolute (black)[4] |
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2009 | Middleweight (black) |
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2009 | Absolute (black) |
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2008 | Middleweight (black)[5] |
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2008 | Absolute (black)[5] |
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2007 | Middleweight (black) |
| American National Jiu-Jitsu Championships[3] | ||
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2009 | Middleweight (black)[6] |
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2006 | Middleweight (black)[7] |
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2005 | Middleweight (black)[8] |
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2003 | Lightweight (purple)[9] |
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2003 | Absolute (purple)[9] |
| New York Open[3] | ||
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2010 | Middleweight (black)[10] |
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2009 | Lightweight (black)[11] |
| Rio Open International[3] | ||
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2009 | Middleweight (black)[12] |
| Pan American Championships[3] | ||
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2012 | Featherweight (black)[13] |
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2006 | Middleweight (black)[14] |
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2003 | Lightweight (blue)[15] |
| CBJJO Copa De Mundo[3] | ||
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2005 | Middleweight (brown) |
| USA vs. Brazil Championship[3] | ||
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2004 | Lightweight (purple) |
Wrestling career
editAlthough coming to the art with a background in high school wrestling, Fowler did not begin formal wrestling training until after high school in 2001, when he moved to Maryland to enter Lloyd Irvin’s advanced grappling program.[16] Fowler’s meteoric grappling career began shortly thereafter, winning numerous private tournaments such as Grapplers Quest and achieving a Pan-American championship as a blue belt.[18] Many championships were to follow, with career highlights of 5 American National Championships and an Asian Open Championship in the black belt division.
He also teaches numerous grappling seminars across the US.[19]
ADCC
editIn 2007, Fowler was invited to the ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship, a prestigious Submission Grappling event where despite ultimately placing 4th overall, he defeated the legendary Renzo Gracie and Saulo Ribeiro, only losing to the equally elite Marcelo Garcia by guillotine and Andre Galvao by points.[20]
References
edit- ^ a b "Mike Fowler (Atos)". BJJ Heroes. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
- ^ "Mike D-Pic Fowler 2017 Promotion". Facebook. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g Suzette C. INSTRUCTOR Stats & Training.
- ^ a b "Asian Open Championship Results 2010". IFBJJ. Retrieved September 9, 2011.
- ^ a b "Asian Open Championship Results 2008". IFBJJ. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
- ^ "American National Jiu-Jitsu Championships Results 2009". USBJJF. Retrieved September 9, 2011.
- ^ "American National Jiu-Jitsu Championships Results 2006". USBJJF. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
- ^ "American National Jiu-Jitsu Championships Results 2005". USBJJF. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
- ^ a b "American National Jiu-Jitsu Championships Results 2003". USBJJF. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
- ^ "New York Open Results 2010". IBJJF. Retrieved September 2, 2014.
- ^ "New York Open Results 2009". IBJJF. Retrieved September 2, 2014.
- ^ "Rio International Open Results 2009". IFBJJ. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
- ^ a b "Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2012" (PDF). IBJJF. Retrieved September 2, 2014.
- ^ "Pan American Results 2006". IFBJJ. Archived from the original on September 28, 2011. Retrieved September 9, 2011.
- ^ "Pan American Results 2003". IFBJJ. Archived from the original on September 28, 2011. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
- ^ a b "Mike Fowler". Lloyd Irvin. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
- ^ Jon Perez (July 11, 2007). "Local MMA fighters must get formal training". Saipan Tribune. Archived from the original on March 8, 2012. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
- ^ "Maryland Mixed Martial Arts". Lloyd Irvin Promo. Retrieved September 12, 2011.
- ^ "Thanks to Mike Fowler for a Great Seminar!". Baltimore MMA News. February 20, 2010. Archived from the original on April 24, 2012. Retrieved September 12, 2011.
- ^ Caleb (May 5, 2007). "Quick Results from ADCC 2007 Day One". The Fightworks Podcast. Retrieved September 12, 2011.