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Your go-to source for all things Grappling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Wrestling. Learn everything about Grappling from tips and tricks to insights and analysis that will expand your knowledge base.
Grapplezilla
5M ago
A truly revered icon of Soviet Greco Roman Wrestling, Anatoly Bykov was born on March 10th, 1955 in Russia. Bykov is a true legend of Greco Roman Wrestling and has one of the most accomplished careers in Soviet sport. Anatoly Bykov’s Early Years A truly talented wrestler from an early age, Bykov showed coaches his ..read more
Grapplezilla
1y ago
The Duck Under is one of the most important techniques in wrestling as it opens into many other different wrestling positions and techniques. We discuss a variation of the common duck under called the Gadisov Duck Under, which is a very smart setup that when done correctly, works like a charm. One of the best ..read more
Grapplezilla
1y ago
What is the D’arce Choke? Knowing how to submit is one of the facets of being a great grappler. There are many types of grappling submissions that a grappler can add to their toolbox of submissions but one submission that is a must know is the D’arce Choke. The D’arce choke, also known as the ..read more
Grapplezilla
1y ago
Knowing how to wrestle means you need to have both good offensive wrestling skills as well as good defensive wrestling skills. There are many types of throws and takedowns that can be done in wrestling and knowing how to defend against these attacks is pivotal in becoming a great wrestler. One of the most common ..read more
Grapplezilla
1y ago
A true BJJ legend and one of the greatest BJJ competitors and all time champions, Leandro Lo, sadly passed away after receiving a gunshot wound to the head during an altercation in a Sao Paulo nightclub. One of the most dominant BJJ competitors of the last 10 years, Leandro Lo was a true force to ..read more
Grapplezilla
1y ago
Everything you need to know about Folkstyle Wrestling Wrestling is a sport that dates back centuries in human history. You can find traces of wrestling events in ancient Greece, Mongolia, and Egypt, among others, where they were a part of religious celebrations. Since then, the sport has evolved over the years, and now you have ..read more
Grapplezilla
1y ago
Among the BJJ legends, there are legends among legends. Osvaldo Alves is one of them. Known as the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu encyclopedia, he is very famous in the BJJ world, that’s for sure, yet, once in a while, a human being truly changes the way a martial art develops and is seen. Osvaldo is a true ..read more
Grapplezilla
1y ago
Having a true legend as one’s namesake it’s sometimes a burden. However, Mahamed Aly, named after the Boxing genius Muhammad Ali, with a lot of effort, has written his own story. His goal? Greatness. Mahamed Aly’s Early Years Mahamed Aly was born in 1994 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He was raised in Duque de ..read more
Grapplezilla
1y ago
In the world of arm-wrestling, Travis Bagent is one of the most renowned names. He was born in Charles Town, USA, on March 10th, 1976, and has been involved in the sport since the young age of 15, his father being a key figure in inspiring him to take up the sport. His father, Jerry ..read more
Grapplezilla
2y ago
Arm Wrestling is a true power sport and full of absolute physical beasts but there is one arm wrestler who is in a completely different league when it comes to physicality, that man being Denis Cyplenkov. Denis Cyplenkov’s Early Years Denis Cyplenkov was born on March 10th, 1982 in Krivoy Rog, Ukraine. Cyplenkov did not ..read more