Every week we explores the many branches of the grappling tree including Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Sambo, through to MMA.
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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 →
What makes SAMBO one of the most complete and exciting grappling martial arts in the world? And why is the sport now beginning to grow across the UK? In Episode 88 of The Grapple Of Your Eye Show, Brett Summers sits down with Alex Vankov, SAMBO competitor, coach at Tonbridge Sambo Club and one of...... Continue Reading →
What happens when a Team GB-level sumo wrestler swaps the dohyo for the professional wrestling ring? In Episode 87 of The Grapple of Your Eye Show, Brett Summers sits down with British sumo wrestler and professional wrestler "Sumo" Jack Sullivan to explore one of the most unusual journeys through the British grappling scene. From discovering...... Continue Reading →
How do you become one of the biggest names in British professional wrestling? In this exclusive episode of The Grapple Of Your Eye Show, host Brett Summers sits down with Mickey Limerick, the All-Star Wrestling World Heavyweight Champion, to discuss his incredible journey from watching wrestling on VHS tapes to becoming one of the UK's...... Continue Reading →
What made one building become the beating heart of boxing, professional wrestling, roller derby and punk rock? In this episode of The Grapple Of Your Eye Show, host Brett Summers sits down with writer and director Steve DeBro to explore the incredible story behind 18th & Grand: The Olympic Auditorium Story—the award-winning documentary that uncovers...... Continue Reading →
What if professional wrestling is one of the greatest windows into human psychology, politics, culture and society? In this fascinating episode of The Grapple Of Your Eye Show, host Brett Summers sits down with Dan Higgins—journalist, podcaster and author of Lords of the Ring: The World According to Wrestling—for an in-depth conversation exploring why professional...... Continue Reading →
What does it take to become a Team USA Sambo coach, build one of the largest Sambo academies in America, produce Pan-American Champions, and help grow one of the world's fastest-rising combat sports? In Episode 83 of The Grapple Of Your Eye Show, Brett Summers sits down with Julian Sanchez—Head Coach of Sambo Nation HQ,...... Continue Reading →
"Big" Mike Waters is widely recognised as Europe's Largest Wrestler, one half of the legendary UK PitBulls, a British wrestling icon, musician, promoter, trainer and the actor behind The Blob in Marvel Studios' Deadpool & Wolverine. In Episode 82 of The Grapple Of Your Eye Show, host Brett Summers sits down with Big Mike Waters...... 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 →
Step inside the fascinating world of Mexican wrestling as The Grapple Of Your Eye Show welcomes acclaimed filmmaker and director of Tales of Masked Men, Carlos Avila, for an unforgettable deep dive into the history, culture, mythology, and identity of Lucha Libre. In this exclusive interview, Carlos shares the incredible story behind creating his ground-breaking...... Continue Reading →
Before Royce Gracie shocked the world at UFC 1... before Hélio Gracie became the face of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu... before the Gracie Challenge became legendary... There was George Gracie. Known as "The Red Cat" (Gato Ruivo), George Gracie may have been the most active and fearless fighter the Gracie family ever produced. Competing decades before the...... Continue Reading →
Before superheroes dominated Hollywood, one man was already saving the world in a silver mask. In this episode of The Grapple Of Your Eye Show, host Brett Summers explores the incredible life and legacy of El Santo, the greatest icon in the history of Mexican wrestling. Discover how a young luchador transformed into a cultural...... Continue Reading →
What happens when a U.K. wrestler refuses to let age, geography, or even a life-changing medical diagnosis stop him from chasing his dream? In this powerful and emotional episode of The Grapple Of Your Eye Show, host Brett Summers sits down with one of the most colourful, charismatic, and determined personalities on the UK independent...... 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 on The Grapple Of Your Eye Show, we sit down with freestyle wrestling coach Ahileas Bolovan from Neon Martial Arts & Fitness Centre in Southampton to discuss the current state of British freestyle wrestling, grassroots development, and why building wrestling communities online is more important now than ever before. Ahileas shares his journey...... Continue Reading →
This Week on the show we roll deep with Nicholas Bowman, an accomplished Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt and Ultra-Heavyweight BJJ competitor who’s torn through regional and IBJJF tournaments, medalling at every belt level! Nick shares his journey through the BJJ competition scene, what it takes to thrive as a big guy on the mats, and...... Continue Reading →
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 →
