Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
CATCHCON 2026 comes to Las Vegas, NV, from May 1 to May 3, 2026,with a clear message that this event does not sell colored belts and instead sells reality. CATCHCON is built as a forge that uses controlled stress through hormesis deliberate exposure through mithridatism and gold line repair through kintsugi to turn injuries losses and doubt into competitive dominance. The philosophy rejects safety theater which creates brittle athletes and replaces it with intelligent danger that produces champions.
I spoke with Jake Shannon, author and founder of Scientific Wrestling about CATCHCON 2026 and the level of coaching talent being assembled for the weekend leading up to the tournament on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Shannon emphasized that the event is designed as total immersion with proven coaching cutting edge techniques real competition and a supportive community of champions. According to him the depth of experience across the coaching lineup creates an environment where athletes are tested sharpened and elevated rather than entertained.
This weekend experience is designed to help grapplers break through plateaus in their training and stop watching others win by earning that right themselves. CATCHCON 2026 is structured to demolish training barriers and guide athletes toward mastery of the King of Sports which is Catch Wrestling. The event emphasizes that most martial arts belts are participation optics, while scars are status and at CATCHCON participants leave with real skills, certifications, a ledger of hard lessons and a body that tells the truth. The only color belt that matters is gold and the Gold Standard is being brought directly to Fight City Las Vegas, using real combat sport technology to help athletes dominate their goals.
The outcomes of the weekend focus on technical mastery without fluff as athletes are taught battle tested catch fundamentals advanced chains and pressure systems that win in submission grappling MMA and real world scenarios. Capacity upgrades are delivered through bulletproofing grip development and conditioning using mace training with Rik Brown; select tiers include a special edition mace. Credentials earned during the weekend signal reality through Catch Wrestling Coaching, Macebell certifications that elevate authority and open monetization pathways. Exposure therapy comes with a payout as competitors can enter King of Catch in singles or Shoot Pro in tag teams using real rules, real pins or submission finishes and real money. Network effects are built through high signal rooms filled with UFC legends top coaches and serious operators creating access that cannot be purchased in normal time.
The elite coaching lineup reflects the seriousness of the mission. Pat Miletich brings experience as a UFC Hall of Famer, the first ever UFC Welterweight Champion, coach to eleven world MMA champions, broadcaster and Shoot Pro Wrestling President. Frank Shamrock contributes his legacy as a four time undefeated UFC Champion, King of Pancrase, WEC Light Heavyweight Champion, Strikeforce Middleweight Champion, broadcaster and Chairman of Shoot Pro Wrestling. Jake Shannon leads as founder of Scientific Wrestling, Shoot Pro Wrestling and the Macebell while holding a Schalles third degree blackbelt and best selling status as a BJJ Fanatics instructor. Sam Kressin adds depth as a Scientific Wrestling Elite Coach, fourth degree BJJ blackbelt and BJJ Fanatics instructor. Jesse Marez strengthens the team as a Scientific Wrestling Elite Coach, second degree BJJ blackbelt, Tenth Planet blackbelt and BJJ Fanatics instructor. Luis Ojeda is recognized as a Scientific Wrestling Elite Coach, the winningest CACC wrestler of the modern era and a BJJ Fanatics instructor. Gil Olivas contributes as a Scientific Wrestling Elite Coach, Judo blackbelt, SAW blackbelt and second degree BJJ blackbelt. Rik Brown known globally as Mr. Maceman delivers world renowned fitness mace training. JJ Howland brings perspective as a USMC veteran turned viral wrestling coach and chain wrestling expert. Carolyn Wester anchors preparation as head coach at Wrestling Prep Pro Fighters Corner for UFC and Bellator athletes and a top body leverage expert. Additional coaches are still to be revealed as the event approaches.
To register for CATCHCON 2026 visit: scientificwrestling.com/.
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CATCHCON 2026 comes to Las Vegas, NV, from May 1 to May 3, 2026,with a clear message that this event does not sell colored belts and instead sells reality. CATCHCON is built as a forge that uses controlled stress through hormesis deliberate exposure through mithridatism and gold line repair through kintsugi to turn injuries losses and doubt into competitive dominance. The philosophy rejects safety theater which creates brittle athletes and replaces it with intelligent danger that produces champions.
I spoke with Jake Shannon, author and founder of Scientific Wrestling about CATCHCON 2026 and the level of coaching talent being assembled for the weekend leading up to the tournament on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Shannon emphasized that the event is designed as total immersion with proven coaching cutting edge techniques real competition and a supportive community of champions. According to him the depth of experience across the coaching lineup creates an environment where athletes are tested sharpened and elevated rather than entertained.
This weekend experience is designed to help grapplers break through plateaus in their training and stop watching others win by earning that right themselves. CATCHCON 2026 is structured to demolish training barriers and guide athletes toward mastery of the King of Sports which is Catch Wrestling. The event emphasizes that most martial arts belts are participation optics, while scars are status and at CATCHCON participants leave with real skills, certifications, a ledger of hard lessons and a body that tells the truth. The only color belt that matters is gold and the Gold Standard is being brought directly to Fight City Las Vegas, using real combat sport technology to help athletes dominate their goals.
The outcomes of the weekend focus on technical mastery without fluff as athletes are taught battle tested catch fundamentals advanced chains and pressure systems that win in submission grappling MMA and real world scenarios. Capacity upgrades are delivered through bulletproofing grip development and conditioning using mace training with Rik Brown; select tiers include a special edition mace. Credentials earned during the weekend signal reality through Catch Wrestling Coaching, Macebell certifications that elevate authority and open monetization pathways. Exposure therapy comes with a payout as competitors can enter King of Catch in singles or Shoot Pro in tag teams using real rules, real pins or submission finishes and real money. Network effects are built through high signal rooms filled with UFC legends top coaches and serious operators creating access that cannot be purchased in normal time.
The elite coaching lineup reflects the seriousness of the mission. Pat Miletich brings experience as a UFC Hall of Famer, the first ever UFC Welterweight Champion, coach to eleven world MMA champions, broadcaster and Shoot Pro Wrestling President. Frank Shamrock contributes his legacy as a four time undefeated UFC Champion, King of Pancrase, WEC Light Heavyweight Champion, Strikeforce Middleweight Champion, broadcaster and Chairman of Shoot Pro Wrestling. Jake Shannon leads as founder of Scientific Wrestling, Shoot Pro Wrestling and the Macebell while holding a Schalles third degree blackbelt and best selling status as a BJJ Fanatics instructor. Sam Kressin adds depth as a Scientific Wrestling Elite Coach, fourth degree BJJ blackbelt and BJJ Fanatics instructor. Jesse Marez strengthens the team as a Scientific Wrestling Elite Coach, second degree BJJ blackbelt, Tenth Planet blackbelt and BJJ Fanatics instructor. Luis Ojeda is recognized as a Scientific Wrestling Elite Coach, the winningest CACC wrestler of the modern era and a BJJ Fanatics instructor. Gil Olivas contributes as a Scientific Wrestling Elite Coach, Judo blackbelt, SAW blackbelt and second degree BJJ blackbelt. Rik Brown known globally as Mr. Maceman delivers world renowned fitness mace training. JJ Howland brings perspective as a USMC veteran turned viral wrestling coach and chain wrestling expert. Carolyn Wester anchors preparation as head coach at Wrestling Prep Pro Fighters Corner for UFC and Bellator athletes and a top body leverage expert. Additional coaches are still to be revealed as the event approaches.
To register for CATCHCON 2026 visit: scientificwrestling.com/.
#scientificwrestling #catchcon #catchwrestling #submissionwrestling #judo #bjj #wrestling #interview #fanboynation
