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

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

Long before modern wrestling took center stage, the Side-Hold style dominated the Midwest, shaping the legacies of Abraham Lincoln, Joseph Smith, and legendary grapplers like Farmer Burns. Discover the forgotten wrestling tradition that once defined America's heartland!...keep reading

JS: Yes, is Mr. Gotch there? KG: He is. That's me. JS: Hey, this is Jake Shannon, your friend in L.A. KG: Oh, what's cooking? JS: How are you? KG: All right. JS: Good, good. I just wan...keep reading

The ancient training secrets of Indian wrestlers and bare-knuckle fighters are more than just exercises—they're a window into a vanishing world of discipline, strength, and tradition. From Hindu squats to Jori swinging, The Physical Body project takes you deep inside the akharas, capturing rare footage and firsthand accounts of these timeless regimens. Get an exclusive look into a culture where physical mastery is built over a lifetime—one rep at a time....keep reading

CatchCon 2027 is Labor Day weekend, Sept 4–6, 2027, in Las Vegas. Venue, schedule and tickets coming soon....keep reading

Suffice it to say that without catch wrestling there would be no mixed martial arts. Catch wrestling's influence in the American amateur circuit and its profound effect on the Japanese pro wrestling scene have helped shape the development of MMA into what it is today. And while catch wrestling may have become something of a niche style today, it's still going strong thanks to the likes of Scientific Wrestling's Jake Shannon, and in 2014 has had one of its more noteworthy years of late. In a conversation with MMAWeekly.com, Shannon discussed the influence he sees catch wrestling having in MMA, the year the sport has had and the future of the Scientific Wrestling community....keep reading

KG: Well, you see the thing is the truth of the matter is this: It started in Lancashire, like I told you. And then, there was the Freestyle. You had more like that, but there was more in Cumberland,...keep reading

Takanori Gomi's journey from a rebellious high school dropout to a Shooto World Champion and PRIDE legend is filled with triumph, controversy, and unforgettable battles. From brutal knockouts to historic rivalries, his rise to the top of MMA is a story of resilience, raw talent, and relentless determination....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

What’s it like to train with a legend? Spending Christmas with Karl Gotch meant cigars, steak, brutal workouts, and a masterclass in catch wrestling history. From neck-building drills to the infamous "Gotch Bible," this was no holiday break—it was an education in toughness....keep reading

Gong Magazine recently asked me to write an article for the Japanese MMA scene about the recent Scientific Wrestling clinic featuring UWF coach Mr. Billy Robinson. As readers of this blog will recognize, I merely elaborated upon the blog entry made here earlier....keep reading

KG: He's just like the guys. He said, "Oh, you can't take me down," and I just laughed. JS: It was a challenge. KG: And that's when I really got the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. They were layi...keep reading

KG: I didn't know he was a promoter. That's the guy that died that got married. He looked at me. He said, "That guy is small." As big as I was sport … 245… JS: Well, he was a sumo, right?...keep reading

What a Big Weekend in Vegas!! The 41st Annual Cauliflower Alley Club Reunion in Las Vegas was a celebration of wrestling history and tradition, but for Catch Wrestling fans, it was a reaffirmation of the sport’s enduring legacy. From legendary "shooters" being honored to powerful calls for a return to real competition, the event was filled with moments that showcased the heart and grit of Catch Wrestling....keep reading

In 1941, legendary wrestler Ed 'Strangler' Lewis set out to revive 'real' wrestling—no scripts, no gimmicks, just pure competition. But could his vision survive in the world of pro wrestling? Discover the fascinating story behind his bold experiment!...keep reading

KG: How are things in California? JS: Oh, they're very nice. They're very nice. I had a very fun New Year's. KG: Okay. That's good. JS: I went out with friends. Hey, did you get your package? ...keep reading

KG: Hello? JS: Yes, Mr. Gotch, please. KG: That's him. JS: Hey, this is Jake. KG: Hello, Jacob. JS: How are you? KG: Okay. How about yourself? JS: I'm doing good. I'm doing good. I've b...keep reading

KG: …and he wanted to present it to me. So, I was booked in the shithouse from then on. JS: Yeah. KG: I never lost, but I never won anything, either. I didn't even make a living. Thank God I got...keep reading