What if one man changed grappling forever… and almost nobody remembers his name? Mataemon Tanabe was the feared master of Fusen-ryū jujutsu who shocked Japan in the 1890s by defeating the mighty Kodokan fighters on the ground. While the world focused on spectacular throws, Tanabe proved that the real fight began on the mat. Known... Continue Reading →
Straight from the @luchabritannia wrestling ring comes @krodlives to discuss all things #luchalibre and how the Mexican style of wrestling is making a huge impact in the UK! Visit: https://www.luchabritannia.com/ https://youtu.be/ABLzqzslfdw
In this week's episode British wrestling legend "Fearless" Flatliner returns to the show to discuss strength and conditioning for grapplers. We discuss starting your first workouts, gym do's and don'ts, DDP Yoga, supplements, steroids, meal prep, diet, specific work outs and a whole lot more! https://youtu.be/QVFYtBZ19m8 Flatliner's previous episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7EgC9yq9B0&t=3771s
Before World of Sport Wrestling, before TV fame, and long before the Superkick became one of the most iconic moves in professional wrestling… there was Black Butcher Johnson. In this episode of The Grapple Of Your Eye Show, we uncover the incredible true story of one of British wrestling’s most overlooked pioneers — a two-weight... Continue Reading →
What does it REALLY take to become a pro wrestler in today’s British wrestling and independent wrestling scene? Pain! Injury! Sacrifice! Obsession! In this powerful episode of The Grapple Of Your Eye Show, Brett Summers sits down with “Bronco” Billy Wild for a raw wrestling interview that dives deep into the real journey of a... Continue Reading →
This is the REAL story of Big Daddy vs Giant Haystacks, the most famous rivalry in British wrestling history, revealed in Episode 68 with host Brett Summers and bestselling wrestling author Steven Bell. If you’ve searched for Big Daddy vs Giant Haystacks full story, British wrestling history explained, or World of Sport wrestling legends, this... Continue Reading →
BJJ FROM BRAZIL TO CALIFORNIA | Daniel Barreto on Jiu-Jitsu History, Gracie Influence, Coaching & Martial Arts Mindset In Episode 67 of The Grapple Of Your Eye Show, host Brett Summers sits down with renowned BJJ coach Daniel Barreto for an inspiring deep dive into his journey through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, from growing up in São... Continue Reading →
In this week's episode we are joined by British wrestling legend Scrubber Daly, trained by Bomber Pat Roach, to reveal what it really took to survive the golden era of ITV wrestling and become a star alongside Giant Haystacks, Big Daddy, King Kong Kirk, Fit Finlay, Marty Jones, and more. Trained on a concrete floor... Continue Reading →
In this week's episode we are joined by Dan Lester — South of England Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) practitioner, assistant coach with Vespasian Security BJJ, and the mind behind Alignment Performance. We dive into how to start BJJ as a beginner, overcoming gym anxiety and “paralysis by analysis,” and why you should stop waiting to get... Continue Reading →
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