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Ivan Gene LeBell (October 9, 1932 – August 9, 2022) was an American judoka, stuntman, actor and professional wrestler. Nicknamed "Judo Gene" and "The Godfather of Grappling", he is credited with popularizing grappling in professional fighting circles, serving as a precursor to modern mixed martial arts. [2]
Aug 10, 2022 · Gene LeBell, the colorful judo champion, wrestler and stuntman who trained Bruce Lee, fought Elvis Presley and John Wayne in the movies and was an inspiration for Brad Pitt ’s...
"Judo" Gene LeBell the "Godfather of Grappling" was both a renowned ex-world champion in both wrestling/judo, and one of Hollywood's busiest stuntmen. He is highly respected by many martial artists all over the world, and considered a groundbreaker in many aspects of the art of grappling.
Aug 19, 2022 · The Hollywood stuntman Gene LeBell in the 1950s, when he was a professional wrestler. He had earlier been an American Amateur Union judo champion. Gene LeBell’s personal collection. By...
Aug 16, 2022 · Over a legendary career as a judoka, pro wrestler, and Hollywood stuntman, Gene LeBell was a pioneer in mixed martial arts and choreographed violence—and one of the toughest guys in the...
"Judo" Gene LeBell the "Godfather of Grappling" was both a renowned ex-world champion in both wrestling/judo, and one of Hollywood's busiest stuntmen. He is highly respected by many martial artists all over the world, and considered a groundbreaker in many aspects of the art of grappling.
Aug 10, 2022 · Gene LeBell was a legendary stuntman and martial artist known for pioneering mixed martial arts who trained Bruce Lee (1940–1973).
