Until i read this book, i thought i knew just about every baton control technique variation. It is a massive text on the art of finishing holds. To reap the full benefits of this text you should seek out handson training from an instructor as you study the book. Thirtyfour years later, judo gene is still demonstrating the superiority of his system. Buy the grappling club master by gene lebell online at alibris.
All the hard, monotonous legwork has been done for you realize that the money paid for the original rare content in all of these volumes literally amounts to a. Gene lebell books list of books by author gene lebell. But if you cant get out of there, you can open your hand so you have a fourinch longer reach, and the toughest guy is the one who can take out the other mans eyes. The stuntman who really did beat bruce lee martial arts. This book is so filled with valuable information that it needs to be studied in depth. The first thing you do if you run into a shamrock or severn is get out of his reach fast. The toughest man alive, the deadliest man on the planet, including chuck. In addition to his years of training and teaching martial arts, gene is also one of hollywoods top stunt men. Jake shannon from scientific wrestling has compiled outofprint classics from his private western martial arts library, along with other original items he has uncovered, plus several exclusive interviews. Gene lebell is a true legend in the martial arts field. Gene lebell is an american judoka, instructor, stunt performer, and professional wrestler born. Buy the godfather of grappling by judo gene lebell, bob calhoun, george foon isbn.
The encyclopedia of finishing holds by gene lebell you cant find a book with more information about painful finishing holds than this one. This is a textbook on grappling knowhow by gene lebell, the ultimate g. Gene lebell, the grappling club master gene lebell, gene lebell lynn salvatori, lynn salvatori, ben. Though some of the techniques shown are no longer allowed in modern judo tournaments. He has also worked on over 1,000 films and tv shows. Steve uhrig, executive director for gene lebells grappling world, sums up the fight and its meaning to all who wear a gi. This is the first complete book written using the baton as an aid to grappling. A step by step guide to winning in sport judo by gene lebell. Gene lebells grappling world, the encyclopedia of finishing holds 2nd expanded edition 2nd revised edition by gene lebell. In 2000, the united states jujitsu federation usjjf promoted him to 9th dan in jujitsu and taihojutsu. One of those to sing the phrases of judo gene was bruce lee. He started training grappling in his early childhood w.
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He has grown up in the boxing and wrestling gyms around the world. When i call gene lebell the clown prince of judo its done with the utmost of respect. Debunking quentin tarantinos mockery of bruce lee ozy. Gene lebells grappling and selfdefense for the young. He has always said that he considered lee a friend and lees inclusion of some of lebells grappling moves in his films and his book the tao of jeet kune do would seem to bear that out. The first and most important thing in selfdefense is to not get hurt to save your butt. The godfather of grappling by judo gene lebell home. Gene is a true grappling legend and a real character. Gene lebells grappling world the encyclopedia of finishing holds 3rd edition by. Gene lebells grappling world, the encyclopedia of finishing. Bruce with relationship between james demile, charles woo. He is best known for his wrestling technique of grappling, for which he is considered to be a ground breaker. As are his tales of his schooldays and service in the coast guard.
Lebell has also worked on over 1,000 films and tv shows 2 and has authored 12 books. Hilariously, this is explemplified by the title of his biography the godfather of grappling, yeah, gene, you may look it, but you are not thousands of years old. Judo gene lebell was known in the business as the toughest man alive, and i should know since i coauthored his autobiography, the godfather of grappling. The encyclopedia of finishing holds 3rd edition valley martial. Gene lebells ability with the club, nightstick and pr24 will surprise some people but anyone who has trained with judo gene knows that his knowledge of all aspects of combat is the equal of any teacher alive. The toughest man alive by lebell, gene and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. As i recall it, gene was initially reluctant to say anything negative about lee. Lebell has also worked on over 1,000 films and tv shows and. Gene lebells grappling and selfdefense for the young adult. Gene lebell is an american martial arts professional, jiujitsu master, judo exworld champion of international repute, author of 12 books, and one of hollywoods most requested stuntmen. Gene labell on martial artists bruce lee, chuck norris. Gene lebell is the creator of this style of police baton club offense and defense. This book has taken gene years to write, and it is his legacy to the world of grappling. This is because there is no one more qualified to teach grappling than the man proclaimed by all to be the toughest man alive.
Books by judo gene genes techniques are the most copied in all of the martial arts. Lebell has also worked on over 1,000 films and tv shows and has authored a number of books. Judo gene pro wrestling finishing holds action only. This is a man who grew up with boxing and wrestling all his life. Instructor for judo gene lebell and gokor chevichyans hayastan mixed martial arts academy. He has spent a lifetime studying many of the martial arts. In this book, gene lebell teaches you how to use the baton as an extension of your arm. This fantastic book demonstrates he is also an expert in the use of both the straight baton and the pr24 side handle baton. Books by gene lebell author of the toughest man alive. On august 7, 2004, the world martial arts masters association promoted. Grappling jiujitsu judo sambo lebell gokor santos mma ebay. One of the original grappling masters demonstrates.
Ivan gene lebell is an american martial artist, instructor, stunt performer. Judo and wrestling legend gene lebell has hooked horns with the best in the game and in the process has earned the moniker as the toughest man alive, by his peers. Gene lebells most popular book is the toughest man alive. Combining grappling and police application with stick use is innovative and has applications for all martial art systems. Gene lebell comes to grips with bruce lee martial arts. Buy a cheap copy of the grappling club master book by gene lebell. Executive director, steve uhrig says that the organization was created for those martial artists who want to supplement their training to include the specialized grappling and finishing holds of.
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Lebells stories about his days as a competitive judoka,professional wrestler and hollywood stuntman are both fun and fascinating. Judo genes book on submission grappling, gene lebells grappling world the encyclopedia of finishing holds, should be considered the book to read for. Encyclopedia of finishing holds by gene lebell online at alibris. This fantastic book has nineteen chapters covering many of the highlights in gene lebells action filled life. Joe rogan talks about steven seagal getting choked out by gene lebell. From the joe rogan experience podcast on february 9th. Parts of this book have been copied, but like gene lebell, never duplicated. The following is an excerpt of writing from lapd training officersteve uhrig about gene lebell and why he is qualified to be instructinglaw enforcement officers.
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