In this week's episode Jake Shannon talks Catch Wrestling, Scientific Wrestling, Karl Gotch, Billy Robinson, Gene LeBell, Shoot Pro Wrestling, MMA, BJJ and the future of grappling! 🤼 Jake Shannon is one of the leading modern advocates of Catch-as-Catch-Can Wrestling, the founder of Scientific Wrestling, WAR Catch Wrestling, Macebell Strength, creator of Shoot Pro Wrestling... Continue Reading →
Step inside the brutal, old-school world of professional wrestling with Mark Fleming — three-time Virginia Heavyweight Wrestling Champion, International Heavyweight Champion, world-travelled professional wrestler and protégé of the legendary Lou Thesz. In this episode, Mark joins Brett Summers for an incredible deep dive into a wrestling career that crossed amateur wrestling, Jim Crockett Promotions, the... Continue Reading →
From Wrestling Champion to BJJ & Catch Wrestling Competitor | Taylor Maccan's Incredible Grappling Journey How do you go from becoming a multiple-time British wrestling champion, walking away from the sport completely, gaining over 120kg, and then fighting your way back into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Catch Wrestling and elite grappling competition? In this episode of The... Continue Reading →
This week on The Grapple Of Your Eye Show, Brett Summers sits down with the legendary Billy Warlock — combat arts veteran, catch wrestler, pro wrestling coach, martial artist, promoter, and founder of American Strong Style. With over 46 years in martial arts, 30+ years in catch wrestling, and 26 years in professional wrestling, Billy... Continue Reading →
This week we are joined by a true global ambassador of British Wrestling Joel Redman. Joel is one of the most influential figures in modern British professional wrestling — former WWE NXT Tag Team Champion (one half of the first-ever NXT Tag Team Champions alongside PAC), multiple-time UK Tag Team Champion, 2x All Star Wrestling... Continue Reading →
In Ep. 54 of The Grapple of Your Eye, host Brett Summers sits down with Brett Hawthorn — a two-time World Catch Wrestling Lightweight Champion, British wrestling standout, and former boxer — to unpack the real story behind becoming (and staying) a world-class grappler. From being thrown into competitions as a kid in Bradford, to... Continue Reading →
This we we are joined by P.J. Montano, a CSW Blackbelt, proefessional referee and gym owner of UFC Gym: Anaheim, as he shares stories and insights from the world of martial arts both as a competitor and as a referee. This episode is filled with engaging conversation around grappling, catch wrestling and jiu jitsu. Whether you're into bjj, Catch As Catch... Continue Reading →
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 →
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
