This week’s episode features Luke Hannaford — a Cornish wrestler, BJJ grappler, and ex-army man who’s lived a life built around grappling.
Luke breaks down what Cornish wrestling is (jacket wrestling on grass, stand-up throws, points and “a back”), how he came up in the tradition, and what changed when he added Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to fill the gaps in his game.
You’ll hear honest talk on BJJ vs Cornish wrestling, grip fighting, breakfalls, guard pulling, and what transfers best between styles — plus Luke’s perspective on competition nerves, cardio training for grapplers, and the ongoing debate around weight cutting.
Luke also shares what’s next for Cornish Wrestling in 2026, including growing the sport through demos, social media, and a new progression/grading-style system.
If you’re into traditional British wrestling, stand-up grappling, BJJ, judo-style throws, or you’re curious about Cornwall’s historic martial art, this one’s for you.
Chapters / Topics: Cornish wrestling explained • scoring + rules • training as a kid • army crossover • finding BJJ • gi vs no-gi • cardio for grappling • weight cutting • growing Cornish wrestling • how to get involved
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