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'Americana' (iykyk).
In 1978, Anderson coached 2 national teams in a Sambo tournament in Brazil. Rolls Gracie sought him out to coach him and his brothers in wrestling and alternative submissions. Rest In Peace to a pivotal legend in Grappling.
In 1978, Anderson coached 2 national teams in a Sambo tournament in Brazil. Rolls Gracie sought him out to coach him and his brothers in wrestling and alternative submissions. Rest In Peace to a pivotal legend in Grappling.
November 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
'Americana' (iykyk).
In 1978, Anderson coached 2 national teams in a Sambo tournament in Brazil. Rolls Gracie sought him out to coach him and his brothers in wrestling and alternative submissions. Rest In Peace to a pivotal legend in Grappling.
In 1978, Anderson coached 2 national teams in a Sambo tournament in Brazil. Rolls Gracie sought him out to coach him and his brothers in wrestling and alternative submissions. Rest In Peace to a pivotal legend in Grappling.
The 'Short Achilles' isn't new.
I might be able to find earlier video of what Erik Paulson calls the Figure Four Achilles from earlier decades and other martial artists, but this example sprang to mind. #CatchWrestling #LegLocks
I might be able to find earlier video of what Erik Paulson calls the Figure Four Achilles from earlier decades and other martial artists, but this example sprang to mind. #CatchWrestling #LegLocks
November 15, 2025 at 11:26 AM
The 'Short Achilles' isn't new.
I might be able to find earlier video of what Erik Paulson calls the Figure Four Achilles from earlier decades and other martial artists, but this example sprang to mind. #CatchWrestling #LegLocks
I might be able to find earlier video of what Erik Paulson calls the Figure Four Achilles from earlier decades and other martial artists, but this example sprang to mind. #CatchWrestling #LegLocks
Byrony Tyrell - the #MMA fighter Daisy Ridley is acting as - is also a Snake Pit Wigan national and world tournament Catch Wrestling champion.
November 9, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Byrony Tyrell - the #MMA fighter Daisy Ridley is acting as - is also a Snake Pit Wigan national and world tournament Catch Wrestling champion.
Classic Catch from coach Miyato.
November 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Classic Catch from coach Miyato.
Reverse Crossface has been around for a long time. Lou Thesz liked to use it with his STF. Carnie wrestler Dick Cardinal used it and even Billy Robinson mentioned he preferred it over the Guillotine (Twister).
There's a neck crank with a slight change to the 'nice' version shown in this video.
There's a neck crank with a slight change to the 'nice' version shown in this video.
November 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Reverse Crossface has been around for a long time. Lou Thesz liked to use it with his STF. Carnie wrestler Dick Cardinal used it and even Billy Robinson mentioned he preferred it over the Guillotine (Twister).
There's a neck crank with a slight change to the 'nice' version shown in this video.
There's a neck crank with a slight change to the 'nice' version shown in this video.
Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt and Catch Wrestler Richard Sargent shows how to set up a Fujiwara arm lock from a Power Half (Nelson).
October 30, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt and Catch Wrestler Richard Sargent shows how to set up a Fujiwara arm lock from a Power Half (Nelson).
Before it became known as the Fujiwara Armbar in Japan in the 1980s (after Yoshiaki Fujiwara's notable use as a finisher), it was simply known as an "Arm Lever" in the Lancashire #CatchWrestling and British Pro Wrestling of the 1940s.
Also known as a waki-gatame in #Judo.
Also known as a waki-gatame in #Judo.
October 30, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Before it became known as the Fujiwara Armbar in Japan in the 1980s (after Yoshiaki Fujiwara's notable use as a finisher), it was simply known as an "Arm Lever" in the Lancashire #CatchWrestling and British Pro Wrestling of the 1940s.
Also known as a waki-gatame in #Judo.
Also known as a waki-gatame in #Judo.
Frank Crozier c. 1911. The first Black World Champion in Wrestling / Catch Wrestling, winning the middleweight title at the Alhambra tournament, London in 1909. #BlackHistoryMonth
October 15, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Frank Crozier c. 1911. The first Black World Champion in Wrestling / Catch Wrestling, winning the middleweight title at the Alhambra tournament, London in 1909. #BlackHistoryMonth
Leg lock battle from a Catch match in 1928.
October 15, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Leg lock battle from a Catch match in 1928.
I only want to see Snap Mares done this way, honestly.
October 13, 2025 at 12:17 PM
I only want to see Snap Mares done this way, honestly.
An illustration of a Sumo leg sweep from the 1920s.
October 6, 2025 at 7:44 PM
An illustration of a Sumo leg sweep from the 1920s.
In 2019 where stats are available for both countries, 1,700 children under the age of 17 died by firearm in the USA. In that same year in the UK, the number was 15.
But a dumb fuck American Catch coach shares this ridiculous post to Instagram stories without a second thought.
But a dumb fuck American Catch coach shares this ridiculous post to Instagram stories without a second thought.
September 30, 2025 at 6:54 PM
In 2019 where stats are available for both countries, 1,700 children under the age of 17 died by firearm in the USA. In that same year in the UK, the number was 15.
But a dumb fuck American Catch coach shares this ridiculous post to Instagram stories without a second thought.
But a dumb fuck American Catch coach shares this ridiculous post to Instagram stories without a second thought.
Granby roll opportunity with a scramble Half follow up. Could also lead to a DWL finish.
September 24, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Granby roll opportunity with a scramble Half follow up. Could also lead to a DWL finish.
Coach J'den Cox not a fan of Will Ospreay it seems...
September 21, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Coach J'den Cox not a fan of Will Ospreay it seems...
It's the 21st in Japan, so that means it's the 32nd anniversary of the very first Pancrase event. I always thought this belt was really cool.
September 20, 2025 at 11:33 PM
It's the 21st in Japan, so that means it's the 32nd anniversary of the very first Pancrase event. I always thought this belt was really cool.
Funky Gator roll after a low swing single 👀 Certainly cool looking. Style over substance?
September 20, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Funky Gator roll after a low swing single 👀 Certainly cool looking. Style over substance?
Wrestling counter to the Double Leg wrap. Sound body mechanics from 🅾ozzymma on IG.
September 14, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Wrestling counter to the Double Leg wrap. Sound body mechanics from 🅾ozzymma on IG.
Perfectly said
September 14, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Perfectly said
Requesting those closest to Rob Martyr, please check on him.
September 11, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Requesting those closest to Rob Martyr, please check on him.
The England flag before Richard I changed it was much cooler. At least the Britons / Welsh flag stayed cool.
August 28, 2025 at 10:19 AM
The England flag before Richard I changed it was much cooler. At least the Britons / Welsh flag stayed cool.
Street fights will often get you noticed for the wrong reasons.
August 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Street fights will often get you noticed for the wrong reasons.
Farmer Burns in 1914 with a prototypical mounted crucifix. An arm scissors & single-wrist lock.
August 17, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Farmer Burns in 1914 with a prototypical mounted crucifix. An arm scissors & single-wrist lock.