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The Grapple Of Your Eye

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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Ep. 17: Robert Drysdale

The Grapple Of Your Eye ·

2025/04/10

This week we chat to Robert Drysdale, a Brazilian-American BJJ 4th degree black belt under Léo Vieira. Drysdale is also a retired undefeated mixed martial artist and an instructor at his own Zenith Jiu Jitsu Academy. Drysdale is a multi-time World Champion who has been referred to by Vice magazine as “America’s jiu-jitsu superhero”, BJJ Heroes as “the most accomplished American grappler of his […]

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22:09

Ep. 16: Clayton Grant

The Grapple Of Your Eye ·

2025/04/03

Clayton Grant is a young grappler from the U.K. who is training in BJJ (Gi and Nogi), Wrestling, and Judo. Clayton is a Fighting For Autism ambassador and recently won the Paige Hall Northstar Award for his work with them. Despite his age, he has already claimed a number of medals and has experience fighting […]

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42:27

Ep. 15: Trevor Birmingham

The Grapple Of Your Eye ·

2025/03/27

Trevor Birmingham is the co-founder and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu head coach of Neon Martial Arts and Fitness Centre Southampton. He is a highly decorated Sport Jiu Jitsu, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo black belt. Trevor is one of few people in United Kingdom to hold a black belt in three different martial arts. From a […]

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59:03

Ep. 14: Jon Bell

The Grapple Of Your Eye ·

2025/03/20

In this week’s episode we chat to Jon Bell, MRes, “BSc*, PGCE, PCert, FHEA, MSST. Jon is a Therapeutic and Rehabilitation sciences lecturer at Leeds Beckett University’s School of Health. He is also head of Sports medicine and performance for the GB wrestling team and has previously worked at Teesside and Moulton University. He has […]

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26:01

Ep. 13: Bonnie Violence

The Grapple Of Your Eye ·

2025/03/13

In this week’s episode we chat with Bonnie Violence, one of the fastest emerging names in the U.K. female grappling scene.

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56:10

Ep. 12: Wei “Kilo” Tran

The Grapple Of Your Eye ·

2025/03/06

In this week’s episode we chat to Wei “Kilo” Tran – a man whose Martials Arts journey took him from Wing Chun to Wigan!

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19:37

Ep. 11: Can Martial Arts REALLY Help Kids with ADHD...

The Grapple Of Your Eye ·

2025/02/27

In this week’s episode we investigate what impact Martial Arts might have on the focus of kids with ADHD…

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78:45

Ep. 10: Dan “The Beast” Severn

The Grapple Of Your Eye ·

2025/02/20

In Episode 10 we chat to Dan “The Beast” Severn – a man who is celebrated as one of the leading pioneers of mixed martial arts and the first true world-class wrestler to compete in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Dan is renowned for his extraordinary achievements in the early years of the UFC, becoming the […]

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48:40

Ep. 9: Ahileas Bolovan

The Grapple Of Your Eye ·

2025/02/13

In this week’s episode we chat with Ahileas Bolovan of Ahileas’ Wrestling World and Neon Martial Arts & Fitness in Southampton, England. Ahileas is an accomplished wrestler and BJJ Blackbelt who takes time with us to discuss his life as a freestyle wrestler, developing wrestling classes for all, his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu experiences, recruiting and […]

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58:38

Ep. 8: Ian “Mongoose” Jones

The Grapple Of Your Eye ·

2025/02/06

In this week’s episode we chat with Ian “Mongoose” Jones a BJJ Black Belt, M.M.A. fighter, and former Muay Thai Champion, Kickboxing Champion, and World Catch Wrestling Champion.

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35:46

Ep. 7: Bryony Tyrell

The Grapple Of Your Eye ·

2025/01/30

In this week’s episode we chat with Bryony Tyrell, the reigning Snake Pit Catch Wrestling World Flyweight Champion, British Freestyle Wrestling Champion and Pro MMA Champion. Bryony trains with New Generation Martial Arts, Team CrossFace, and Wessex Olympic Wrestling. Bryony’s Upcoming Match: Bryony at the Snake Pit 2014 World Championship…

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64:44

Ep. 6: Trevor Hoskins

The Grapple Of Your Eye ·

2025/01/23

In this week’s episode we chat to one of the busiest men in British Wrestling, Trevor Hoskins. He is a long-term volunteer who works as the British Wrestling Membership Secretary, Club Coach, Coach Education, Competition Support, and Regional Squad Manager. What does this involve? How does he fit it all in? Find out in this […]

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25:50

Ep. 5: Kev Lloyd

The Grapple Of Your Eye ·

2025/01/16

In this week’s episode we chat to Catch Wrestling world championship competitor Kev Lloyd – a man who walks the line between professional wrestling and catch wrestling. We discuss his experiences in both and his job as one of the main trainers of the world famous Wigan Snake Pit!

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11:17

Ep. 4: Martin “Farmer” Burns

The Grapple Of Your Eye ·

2025/01/09

In this episode we focus on grappling and fitness pioneer Martin “Farmer” Burns. You can read Burns’ Lessons in Wrestling and Physical Culture HERE.

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7:44

Ep. 3: The Great Gama

The Grapple Of Your Eye ·

2025/01/02

In Episode 3 we turn our attention to the legend that is The Great Gama. A wrestler who went undefeated in a career spanning more than 52 years!

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3:26

Ep. 2: Leontiskos of Messene

The Grapple Of Your Eye ·

2025/01/01

In Episode 2 we look at Leontiskos of Messene, a prominent ancient Greek wrestler renowned for his unconventional and controversial technique of finger bending. SHOW NOTES: Leontiskos of Messene was a prominent ancient Greek wrestler renowned for his unconventional and controversial technique of finger bending. He secured two Olympic victories in the men’s wrestling events […]

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4:32

Ep.1: The History of Wrestling – An Ancient and...

The Grapple Of Your Eye ·

2024/12/31

Welcome to our first episode which serves more as a trailer of what is to come. It is short but sweet but stay tuned for a lot more in the future. SHOW NOTES: Wrestling is one of humanity’s oldest forms of combat, with roots stretching back thousands of years. It has been practiced across cultures […]

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