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On this episode of the Level Up Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Ian “Mongoose” Jones who is one of the most accomplished and well-rounded grapplers to emerge from the UK combat sports scene.

A BJJ black belt, Muay Thai champion, and World Catch Wrestling champion, Jones represents a rare breed of martial artist who has achieved elite-level success across multiple disciplines.

Hailing from Yorkshire, UK, he trains out of his famous “Shed of Doom” and is known throughout the grappling community for his technical prowess and no-nonsense approach to submission wrestling.

What many don’t realize is that wrestling wasn’t Jones’s first combat sport—he’s also a three-time Thai Boxing champion who later transitioned into grappling.

Jones is fortunate enough to train at the original Snake Pit in Wigan, one of the most legendary and historic catch wrestling gyms in the world, where he has honed his craft in the traditional Lancashire style of catch-as-catch-can wrestling.

This lineage and dedication to authentic catch wrestling has made him a respected voice in a community that values both technical excellence and competitive success.

As a multiple-time Catch Wrestling National Champion and coach at Ludus Magnus Training Centre WATCH BJJ, Jones has become known for bridging the gap between traditional catch wrestling and modern no-gi grappling.

His unique perspective—combining the submission-focused approach of catch wrestling with the positional framework of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu—has made him a sought-after instructor and podcast guest throughout the grappling world.

Whether discussing technique, mindset, or the philosophical differences between grappling styles, Jones brings a depth of experience and authenticity that only comes from decades of training and competition.

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