In this week's episode we chat to "Grizzly" Adam Wilson, a BJJ Purple belt and head of Hoplite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Southampton, England. Adam shares his BJJ journey and his vast knowledge of competition BJJ. This is one for old and new competitors to listen to as you will surely learn something! https://youtu.be/bKOY3pQMlcc
Ep. 22: Milo of Croton
In this episode of The Grapple Of Your Eye, we dive into the incredible—and almost unbelievable—life of Milo of Croton, the strongest man of the ancient world. 🏆 Six-time Olympic wrestling champion. 🐂 The man who carried a bull on his shoulders. 🛡️ A battlefield hero draped in lion skin. 🌲 And a tragic end... Continue Reading →
Ep. 21: Tom “The HeadHunter” Higgins
In this week's episode we chat to Tom "The HeadHunter" Higgins, the reigning and defending two-time Snake Pit Wigan Catch Wrestling World Middleweight Champion, BJJ Blackbelt, and USA National Folkstyle Wrestling Champion. He is also the man behind Wrestling Wars! https://youtu.be/Ts7g9X_nxr8
Ep.20: Mark Cocker
In this week's episode we chat with Mark Cocker, the British Wrestling Senior Squad Head Coach. Mark is also a former multi-time British and English freestyle wrestling champion, competing for England and Great Britain for fifteen years, as well as a 1st Dan Black Belt in Judo and a 1st Dan Black Belt in Ju-Jitsu! https://youtu.be/Cgj7IKvn0PA
Ep. 19: Tayla Ford
In this week's episode we chat to Tayla Ford, the groundbreaking New Zealand freestyle wrestler and coach who has competed in three Commonwealth Games, winning two bronze medals and became New Zealand's female wrestling Olympian! https://youtu.be/L0xYiqFW12I
Ep. 18: Finn Marshall
In this week's episode we chat to Finn Marshall, the 2 time reigning and defending Snake Pit Wigan World Catch Wrestling Welterweight Champion. Finn is also a former Team GB and Scotland wrestler, and coaches with the Scottish Hit Squad. https://youtu.be/JugFoeSxkAU
Ep. 17: Robert Drysdale
This week we chat to Robert Drysdale, a Brazilian-American BJJ 4th degree black belt under Léo Vieira. Drysdale is also a retired undefeated mixed martial artist and an instructor at his own Zenith Jiu Jitsu Academy. Drysdale is a multi-time World Champion who has been referred to by Vice magazine as "America's jiu-jitsu superhero", BJJ Heroes as "the most accomplished American grappler of his... Continue Reading →
Ep. 16: Clayton Grant
Clayton Grant is a young grappler from the U.K. who is training in BJJ (Gi and Nogi), Wrestling, and Judo. Clayton is a Fighting For Autism ambassador and recently won the Paige Hall Northstar Award for his work with them. Despite his age, he has already claimed a number of medals and has experience fighting... Continue Reading →
Ep. 15: Trevor Birmingham
Trevor Birmingham is the co-founder and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu head coach of Neon Martial Arts and Fitness Centre Southampton. He is a highly decorated Sport Jiu Jitsu, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo black belt. Trevor is one of few people in United Kingdom to hold a black belt in three different martial arts. From a... Continue Reading →

