In Episode 10 we chat to Dan "The Beast" Severn - a man who is celebrated as one of the leading pioneers of mixed martial arts and the first true world-class wrestler to compete in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Dan is renowned for his extraordinary achievements in the early years of the UFC, becoming the... Continue Reading →
Ep. 9: Ahileas Bolovan
In this week's episode we chat with Ahileas Bolovan of Ahileas' Wrestling World and Neon Martial Arts & Fitness in Southampton, England. Ahileas is an accomplished wrestler and BJJ Blackbelt who takes time with us to discuss his life as a freestyle wrestler, developing wrestling classes for all, his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu experiences, recruiting and... Continue Reading →
Ep. 8: Ian “Mongoose” Jones
In this week's episode we chat with Ian "Mongoose" Jones a BJJ Black Belt, M.M.A. fighter, and former Muay Thai Champion, Kickboxing Champion, and World Catch Wrestling Champion. https://youtu.be/p42P9jH3oCo
Ep. 7: Bryony Tyrell
In this week's episode we chat with Bryony Tyrell, the reigning Snake Pit Catch Wrestling World Flyweight Champion, British Freestyle Wrestling Champion and Pro MMA Champion. Bryony trains with New Generation Martial Arts, Team CrossFace, and Wessex Olympic Wrestling. https://youtu.be/-Vvu8_BU81s Bryony's Upcoming Match: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEkqGCdMNQb/ Bryony at the Snake Pit 2014 World Championship... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlIJu3Y4d9k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aC0-q7CXQg0
Ep. 6: Trevor Hoskins
In this week's episode we chat to one of the busiest men in British Wrestling, Trevor Hoskins. He is a long-term volunteer who works as the British Wrestling Membership Secretary, Club Coach, Coach Education, Competition Support, and Regional Squad Manager. What does this involve? How does he fit it all in? Find out in this... Continue Reading →
Ep. 5: Kev Lloyd
In this week's episode we chat to Catch Wrestling world championship competitor Kev Lloyd - a man who walks the line between professional wrestling and catch wrestling. We discuss his experiences in both and his job as one of the main trainers of the world famous Wigan Snake Pit! https://youtu.be/DGb5bxEAlig
Ep. 4: Martin “Farmer” Burns
In this episode we focus on grappling and fitness pioneer Martin "Farmer" Burns. https://youtu.be/er3D4iBHv1k You can read Burns' Lessons in Wrestling and Physical Culture HERE.
Ep. 3: The Great Gama
In Episode 3 we turn our attention to the legend that is The Great Gama. A wrestler who went undefeated in a career spanning more than 52 years! https://youtu.be/7_pLX3jULjA
Ep. 2: Leontiskos of Messene
In Episode 2 we look at Leontiskos of Messene, a prominent ancient Greek wrestler renowned for his unconventional and controversial technique of finger bending. https://youtu.be/KRS8qPyqTro SHOW NOTES: Leontiskos of Messene was a prominent ancient Greek wrestler renowned for his unconventional and controversial technique of finger bending. He secured two Olympic victories in the men's wrestling... Continue Reading →

