The Grapple Of Your Eye

Ep. 74: Nicholas Bowman – BJJ Brown Belt and developer of Big Boy Work Shops!

This Week on the show we roll deep with Nicholas Bowman, an accomplished Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt and Ultra-Heavyweight BJJ competitor who’s torn through regional and IBJJF tournaments, medalling at every belt level! Nick shares his journey through the BJJ competition scene, what it takes to thrive as a big guy on the mats, and...... Continue Reading → [https://thegrappleofyoureye.com/2026/05/14/ep-74-nicholas-bowman-bjj-brown-belt-and-developer-of-big-boy-work-shops/#more-1357]

Ep. 73: Mataemon Tanabe – The Forgotten Master Who Changed Grappling Forever!

What if one man changed grappling forever… and almost nobody remembers his name? Mataemon Tanabe was the feared master of Fusen-ryū jujutsu who shocked Japan in the 1890s by defeating the mighty Kodokan fighters on the ground. While the world focused on spectacular throws, Tanabe proved that the real fight began on the mat. Known...... Continue Reading → [https://thegrappleofyoureye.com/2026/05/07/ep-73-mataemon-tanabe-the-forgotten-master-who-changed-grappling-forever/#more-1347]

Ep. 72: K-Rod, Lucha Britannia Luchador

Straight from the @luchabritannia wrestling ring comes @krodlives to discuss all things #luchalibre and how the Mexican style of wrestling is making a huge impact in the UK! Visit: https://www.luchabritannia.com/ https://youtu.be/ABLzqzslfdw

Ep. 71: Flatliner’s Strength & Conditioning for Grapplers!

In this week's episode British wrestling legend "Fearless" Flatliner returns to the show to discuss strength and conditioning for grapplers. We discuss starting your first workouts, gym do's and don'ts, DDP Yoga, supplements, steroids, meal prep, diet, specific work outs and a whole lot more! https://youtu.be/QVFYtBZ19m8 Flatliner's previous episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7EgC9yq9B0&t=3771s

Ep. 70: Black Butcher Johnson

Before World of Sport Wrestling, before TV fame, and long before the Superkick became one of the most iconic moves in professional wrestling… there was Black Butcher Johnson. In this episode of The Grapple Of Your Eye Show, we uncover the incredible true story of one of British wrestling’s most overlooked pioneers — a two-weight...... Continue Reading → [https://thegrappleofyoureye.com/2026/04/16/ep-70-black-butcher-johnson/#more-1285]