Selected features, collaborations, interviews, articles and highlights from my journey as The Vegan Grappler:

A Timeline of Special Highlights & Events:

2026

Competition Achievements

• 2026: 1st Place NAGA Germany (blackbelt, Gi, -74,9kg, master)
• 2026: 1st Place NAGA Brussels (blackbelt, Gi, -74,9kg, director)
• 2026: 1st place ADCC German Nationals (Walkover / Opponent No-Show at Weigh-in)

Media Features & Interviews

• 2026: flesh-less.com - Interview with Maximilian Urschl - The Vegan Grappler: Interview about veganism & martial arts.
• 2026: MSN - Maximilian Urschl's NAGA Germany 2026 Championship Victory: Media feature covering The Vegan Grappler's competition achievement.
• 2026: The Cool Down - NAGA Germany 2026 Championship Feature: Coverage of Maximilian Urschl's success as a vegan Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitor.
• 2026: Yahoo Sports - Maximilian Urschl's NAGA Germany 2026 Title Win: Sports media coverage of The Vegan Grappler's competition result.
• 2026: Vegan FTA - The Vegan Grappler's NAGA Germany 2026 Victory: Feature highlighting competitive success as a vegan athlete.
• 2026: Great Vegan Athletes - Maximilian Urschl, Vegan Grappling Champion: Athlete feature on The Vegan Grappler's competition achievements.
• 2026: Plant Based News - NAGA Germany 2026 Championship Feature: Media Coverage connecting vegan athletic performance with competitive grappling.
• 2026: "1% MAG" - Maximilian Urschl on Performance tips as a Vegan Athlete: Feature about 8 Performance tips without animal products.

Animal Rights & Vegan Advocacy

• 2026: Captain Paul Watson Foundation Germany - "Artists Against Icelandic Whaling" Video Collaboration: Social media video collaboration published on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook.
• 2026: PETA Deutschland - Vegan Protein for Competitive Athletes: Video collaboration about vegan protein and athletic performance (TikTok, Youtube, Facebook & insta)
• 2026: Captain Paul Watson Foundation Germany - Memmingen schweigt: Unser Vorschlag für einen tierleidfreien Fischertag: Social media video statement published on Instagram, Youtube and Facebook.
• 2026: Mercy For Animals - The Vegan Grappler Collaboration: Joint quote and photo highlighting veganism & animal advocacy.
• 2026: Official Ambassador - Captain Paul Watson Foundation Germany:  Ambassador role supporting marine wildlife protection and environmental advocacy. 
• 2026: Sandy P. Peng x The Vegan Grappler - Collaboration Expansion: Continued collaboration (Sandy P. Peng Shop)

Grappling

• 2026: "We are Luta Livre : 7 Blackbelts" Seminar - Instructor: Teaching role at a seminar featuring 7 Luta Livre black belts.
• 2026: "The Vegan Grappler" - Brand Establishment: Establishment of The Vegan Grappler as a public identity combining black belt grappling, competitive sport, veganism & animal rights advocacy

2025

• 2025: Guest on the "Gans normal vegan" podcast (published on Youtube & Spotify)
• 2025: Further Features with Vegan Fields, Vegan Easy, Viva Charity! forthcoming
• 2025: Article about winning the NAGA Europe title goes viral on Vegan FTA
• 2025: Awarded 1st Dan in Luta Livre
• 2025: Instructor at the "3 Luta Livre Blackbelts" Seminar
• 2025: 1st Place NAGA EUROPE (blackbelt, Gi, -74,9kg, director)
• 2025: Instructor at a charity seminar - focus: Toeholds
• 2025: 1st Place NAGA Germany (blackbelt, Gi, -74,9kg, director)
• 2025: Awarded 1st Dan in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
• 2025: 2nd Place NAGA Brussels (blackbelt, Gi, -74,9kg, director)

2024

• 2024: Instructor at the "WE ARE LUTA LIVRE - 7 Blackbelts" Seminar
• 2024: First Feature on Great Vegan Athletes about a NAGA victory as a vegan athlete
• 2024: 1st Place NAGA Amsterdam (blackbelt, Gi, -74,9kg, master)
• 2024: 2nd Place NAGA Germany (blackbelt, Gi, -74,9kg, director)
• tbd