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Gotch's Bible: First, shuffle a full deck of cards (Jokers included). Black cards mean squats and red cards mean push-ups. Every time you deal a black card, you do twice the amount of repetitions ... keep reading

In remembrance of my friend and mentor Karl Gotch (aka "The God of Wrestling") I am sharing a handful of my conversations with this respected catch-as-catch-can wrestler and MMA founding father with the world, enjoy!... keep reading

I have done my very best to vet as many of the sources of catch-as-catch-can and I have been very fortunate to call men like Karl Gotch, Billy Robinson, Wade Schalles, Dick Cardinal, Yoshiaki Fujiwara... keep reading

From brutal side-bets in English coal mines to shaping the foundations of modern MMA, catch-as-catch-can wrestling has a history as fierce as the sport itself. Discover the legendary figures, controversial rules, and lasting impact of this forgotten combat style!... keep reading

If I could pick just one combat sports contest to travel back in time and witness live, it would be the side bet shoot- match between Tigerman John Pesek, the policeman- of the Sandow/Lewis camp and the Olympic hero Nat Pendleton which took place in Boston in 1923. These two grapplers represented two schools of early 19th century catch-as-catch-can wrestling. Pendleton practiced the highly competitive catch wrestling that emerged in the northeastern United States under such master grapplers as Hugh Leonard and George Bothner. The Tigerman sprang up from the mid-western rough and ready school, which was just a step or two removed from all-out frontier brawling. They also represented rival promotional groups that were vying to control the developing professional wrestling game.... keep reading

Goates went on to quote McCullough as stating, "Wrestling is the most scientific as well as the best self-defense sport known to mankind"... keep reading

Later Olson offered some comments about jiu-jitsu. He told a reporter in Albuquerque, New Mexico, I have seen the Japanese system of wrestling, the widely heralded jiu-jitsu, tried out pretty thoroughly a good many times and my conclusion is that it is a false alarm. In my opinion jiu-jitsu got its vogue while the Japanese were in the limelight during the war with Russia and there is a great deal of superstition about it. I have seen the Japanese go up against some of the best catch as catch can wrestlers in America and in no instance have I seen the Jap make good or even make a creditable showing against the ordinary method of wrestling. As a means of getting the best of an ordinary man who is not a trained wrestler the famed jiu-jitsu may be all right; but try it out with a man who knows the game and the Japanese is quite out of the running.... keep reading

The Golden Age of Professional Wrestling is often thought of as the era of Frank Gotch, however the golden age, in terms of "technical" wrestling, occurred thereafter. During the early 20th... keep reading

Masakatsu Funaki was a master of catch wrestling, a pioneer of Pancrase, and a fighter who dazzled with skill yet struggled when history needed a hero. His story is one of brilliance, heartbreak, and an unshakable legacy in the evolution of MMA.... keep reading

Struggling to hit 500 Hindu squats and 250 Hindu push-ups? This simple yet powerful "Climbing Down the Mountain" method, inspired by calculus principles, will have you reaching your goal in no time—just be ready for the soreness!... keep reading

Lancashire Catch-as-Catch-Can wrestling was more than just a sport—it was a fierce, no-holds-barred battle that shaped modern grappling. From pub brawls to world championships, discover the brutal history and lasting legacy of this legendary English wrestling style!... keep reading

Want to train like the toughest wrestlers, fighters, and athletes in the world? Dive into this collection of firsthand training insights from warriors of all ages, sharing their secrets on strength, endurance, and conditioning for combat sports!... keep reading

Every time I look at old photos of catch wrestlers of the past, I immediately want to drop down and do 500 push ups, press a keg over my head, pump out 1000 squats and do one-handed cleans with a 200l... keep reading

An exclusive film compilation honoring the memory of Scientific Wrestling's Head Coach of seven years, Billy Robinson.... keep reading

I have long known that wrestling (in particular the catch-as-catch-can style with its complimentary toolkit of surgical takedowns, pins, and submissions) is the single best style of Close Quarter Combat (CQC) for law enforcement officers (LEO).... keep reading

Welcome to the World's Leading Catch-As-Catch-Can Organization! Scientific Wrestling was established in 2003. An independent association of grappling and catch-as-catch-can wrestling practitioners, h... keep reading

Ditch the dumbbells—grab a friend! Buddy Lifts bring a whole new challenge to strength training, engaging stabilizer muscles like never before. From fireman carries to squad push-ups, discover how to turn your workout partner into the ultimate piece of gym equipment!... keep reading

Very Special Thanks to Everyone Here: Kneeling - Coach Wade Schalles (World Champion Wrestler, pinning Master and SW Head Coach). Standing, from left to right: Marty Jones&nbs... keep reading

From medieval collar wrestling to the rise and fall of London Catch-Hold, England's wrestling history is filled with fierce battles, legendary champions, and unique styles lost to time. Dive into the rich tradition of British wrestling and discover how these brutal contests shaped the sport we know today!... keep reading

This DVD is a fantastic in depth look at the Indian Wrestler's methods of physical conditioning. Vincent goes in depth as to the equipment/tools the Indian Wrestlers use as well as rituals that accomp... keep reading