UWF Japan Old School Shoot Style Wrestling Logo by Context Merch Relive the era of the Universal Wrestling Federation. Featuring the essence of shoot-style: Kick, Submission, and Suplex. A tribute to the legends of Japanese combat sports. 📎

Before the #Newborn era, there was #UWFJapan. A movement that rejected the theatrical for the #ShootStyle truth. This #OldSchool tribute honors the legends who traded the ropes for the #CatchWrestling mat. Authenticity for fans of #Puroresu history.

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UWF Snake Pit Japan Catch As Catch Can Wrestling Logo by Context Merch The legendary training ground of technical masters. This design honors the Snake Pit Japan lineage and the art of Catch As Catch Can. Essential gear for the shoot-style wrestling purist. 📎

Before the glitz of the modern era, there was the #SnakePitJapan. A tribute to the #CatchAsCatchCan roots of #Puroresu where every lock was legitimate. This #UWFi era design honors the #Shooto pioneers who proved wrestling was more than just a show.

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Frank Crozier with the Lonsdale Belt (for #wrestling), after winning the Middleweight tournament at the Alhambra Theater, February 09th 1909. This accomplishment made him the first Black World catch wrestling champion in history. #CatchWrestling #BlackHistoryMonth

1934 - Olympic Wrestler Anders Larsson has a friendly sparring exhibition with Boxer Roy Marteny to see which sport comes out on top.

You can see Larsson use joint locks and throws long since banned in Freestyle #wrestling, such as the Double Wrist Lock and Reverse Leg Nelsons.

#catchwrestling

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#wingchun #wrestling #catchwrestling #martialarts #erikpaulson #mma #selfdefense

The 'Short Achilles' isn't new.

I might be able to find earlier video of what Erik Paulson calls the Figure Four Achilles from earlier decades and other martial artists, but this example sprang to mind. #CatchWrestling #LegLocks

Before it became known as the Fujiwara Armbar in Japan in the 1980s (after Yoshiaki Fujiwara's notable use as a finisher), it was simply known as an "Arm Lever" in the Lancashire #CatchWrestling and British Pro Wrestling of the 1940s.

Also known as a waki-gatame in #Judo.

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Fujiwara Armbar counter to a kneeling Quarter Nelson. 🤼 #CatchWrestling

Catch Con 2026 was a success. I had fun teaching in Vegas all weekend. #wrestling #jiujitsu #10thPlanet #catchwrestling #BJJ

Great Scientific Wrestling seminar at 300 BJJ with some 10th Planet Flair. #jiujitsu #10thPlanet #ScientificWrestling #wrestling #catchwrestling #BJJ

Ep. 7: Bryony Tyrell 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 tra…

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🤼 "The Human Body is like a Ladder" - Billy Robinson. #wrestling #CatchWrestling

This week our special guest is the @snakepitwigan's @kevlloydpro. We discuss the line he walks between #professionalwrestling and #catchwrestling.

Episode 5 drops at 7am (UK time) this Thursday!

#grappling #wrestling #snakepit #snakepitwigan #bjj #nogigrappling #joshbarnettsbloodsport

Starting the new year right 🤼
#CatchWrestling #CACC #CatchAsCatchCan #Wrestling #Grappling #NoGi #MMA #Sanda #Sambo #Shuaijiao #Judo #LutaLivre #KeepRealWrestlingAlive

It's better to win, me thinks 🤼
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#onthisday our buddy in Brazil demonstrated the Fujiwara Cradle 🤼
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Hopefully, we will be able to start classes on Monday 🤼 Go Bruins 🐻
#CatchWrestling #CACC #CatchAsCatchCan #Wrestling #Grappling #NoGi #MMA #Sanda #Sambo #Shuaijiao #Judo #LutaLivre #KeepRealWrestlingAlive

Importance of Wrist Control 🤼
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🎊 The perfect resolution! Check out all that you can learn in our live classes and on our website 👊
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Bruins working the snap down and shot 🐻
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Hanging in there 🤼
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🎁 Training through the holidays 💪
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#OnThisDay Nelsons were practiced 🤼
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No need to be serious all the time 🤼
From our latest podcast episode 👊
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Rumors of Henry's death are greatly exaggerated 🤼
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3/4 Nelson ➡️ D'arce 🤼 From our latest YouTube video 👊
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We're going for a ride 🤼
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World War 1 also had its share of combatives manuals. You see some really interesting techniques from catch wrestling and even an early version of the fairbairn chin jab.

#worldwarone #worldwartwo #ww2 #ww1 #hema #york #combatives #yorkshire #thewartoendallwars #fairbairn #catchwrestling

#onthisday we used the Double Wristlock 💪
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