Isa Usupov
Athlete and coach
Is a highly skilled athlete and coach of Chechen origin, residing in Switzerland. He has over 20 years of experience in freestyle wrestling, judo, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Usupov has achieved significant success on the international stage, including the titles of European Champion, Russian Champion, and six-time Swiss Champion in wrestling. Additionally, he serves as a coach for the Swiss national MMA team and holds black belts in both judo and BJJ.
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He is the visionary founder and co-creator of the White Tiger Martial Arts Academy in Lausanne, where he trains students in mixed martial arts (MMA), wrestling, and BJJ. Isa combines wrestling techniques with BJJ and Judo to equip his students with effective and practical skills. His training programs are tailored for both beginners and professionals. Usupov also prepares his students for high-level competitions, including participation in the UFC.
Isa actively shares his expertise and techniques on social media. On his Instagram page (@spartansoldier_1), he publishes instructional videos and demonstrates various techniques beneficial for both athletes and martial arts enthusiasts.
Moreover, Isa Usupov is a proud member of the following teams:
White Tiger MMA Club Team Switzerland
His extensive experience and remarkable achievements make him a valuable mentor for many athletes striving to improve their skills in martial arts.
Isa actively shares his expertise and techniques on social media. On his Instagram page (@spartansoldier_1), he publishes instructional videos and demonstrates various techniques beneficial for both athletes and martial arts enthusiasts.
Moreover, Isa Usupov is a proud member of the following teams:
White Tiger MMA Club Team Switzerland
His extensive experience and remarkable achievements make him a valuable mentor for many athletes striving to improve their skills in martial arts.
Achievements
The athlete-coach's successes in international competitions in wrestling, judo and jiu-jitsu confirm his expertise.
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Extensive experience in martial arts
More than 20 years of practice in freestyle wrestling, judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu -
International sports achievements
Won the titles of European Champion, Russian Champion and six-time Swiss Champion in wrestling -
High level of coaching qualifications
Coach of the Swiss National MMA Team, successful experience in training athletes -
Mastery of martial arts
Black belt holder in Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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Experience in coaching
In this section you will learn about the coach of the Swiss National MMA Team, his experience and certifications, which highlight his ability to coach at a high level.
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Experience in MMA and martial arts
Over 20 years of experience in freestyle wrestling, judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. -
International achievements
Victories in international tournaments and titles of champion of Europe, Russia and Switzerland. -
Coaching work
Mentoring the Swiss National MMA Team. -
Qualifications and certificates
Black belts in Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Media mentions
"Our goal is to bring Lausanne fighters to the UFC"
Eight fighters from Lausanne will represent Switzerland at the upcoming European MMA Championships in Serbia, but their coach has even bigger ambitions.
Modern Gladiators
Switzerland has been taken over by the sport of MMA and wrestling.
Vincent Yerly: When the Cage Becomes a Place of Emancipation
His coach, Isa Usupov, hopes to see him join the Ultimate Fighting Championship by 2024.
Wrestling: Schattdorf cannot keep up with the Swiss champion
In the next fight, Isa Usupov increased his score to 13:0 against Mateo Dodos in 4:30 minutes of fight time. After that, Dodos also secured his first points.
Double Swiss champion challenged, but nothing more!
However, Usupov was able to score decisively and won by technical superiority (2:18).
Good performance against the leader
Jehle faced a very strong opponent right away. Standing against him was Isa Usupov, probably the best Greco-Roman wrestler in the league.
Swiss Winforce League: Willisau – Einsiedeln
Isa Usupov secured a victory by technical superiority with excellent ground rolls and lifts, saving his team a crucial win.
Hergiswil wrestlers secure their first season victory thanks to a tactical move.
The long-awaited points victory of young Janik Bucher did not happen against the favorite, Isa Usupov.
Valais was represented by wrestlers from "Sporting de Martigny" and the "Illarsaz" club.
Willisau hosted the Swiss Greco-Roman Wrestling Championships for cadets.
Swiss Greco-Roman Wrestling Championship – Active and Cadet
Two new Swss Greco-Roman wrestling champions and three more medals! What a harvest!
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