Gene LeBell: The Godfather of Grappling
Gene LeBell (1932-2022) was “The Toughest Man Alive” — a two-time national Judo champion, 10th degree red belt, professional wrestler, and Hollywood legend with over 1,000 film credits. He competed in the first televised MMA fight in America (1963), trained Bruce Lee in grappling, allegedly choked out Steven Seagal, and mentored Ronda Rousey. This is the complete story of the man who connected Judo, catch wrestling, pro wrestling, and MMA.
Before MMA: A Guide to Catch-As-Catch-Can Wrestling
Explore the evolution of Catch Wrestling from its rudimentary beginnings to its present-day application in combat sports and self-defence,
Losing the Gi: A Grappler’s Guide to No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu
The pace is one of the first shocks to the system when transitioning from gi to no-gi. No-gi grappling is often faster-paced, demanding quick reactions and decision-making.