Thoughs on Gene LeBell

danfaggella · 12-25-2005, 12:34 AM

Do you guys know about "Judo" Gene? I have read about him and I recently purchased his Encyclopedia of Submissions. How do you guys feel about him and what he teaches?

OmaPlata · 12-25-2005, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by danfaggella

Do you guys know about "Judo" Gene? I have read about him and I recently purchased his Encyclopedia of Submissions. How do you guys feel about him and what he teaches?

not much about him but heard he teaches street fighting stuff, close combat (like in a prison cell) stuff and chokes.

loui_ludwig · 12-25-2005, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by danfaggella

Do you guys know about "Judo" Gene? I have read about him and I recently purchased his Encyclopedia of Submissions. How do you guys feel about him and what he teaches?

http://www.genelebell.com/

danfaggella · 12-26-2005, 12:46 AM

I know, I know, I've been there, thats where I got the book, I was just wondering what you guys thought about him and the validity of his technique in submission grappling.

treehugger · 12-26-2005, 01:16 AM

Apparently he schooled both Bruce Lee and Steve Segal on the effectiveness of grappling, both practitioners of TMAs. I also heard he was a pro wrestler at one point. By all accounts he was (is) a very tough man, but I am not overly fond of the pink gi.

Maxx · 12-26-2005, 01:44 AM

I heard an interesting story about him. Not sure if it's true... but it's funny. Apparently several years ago when the Gracie family was still trying to make a name for themselves and were still in the practice of challenging well known martial artists, the family issued a challenge to Gene LaBell. Based on the way that I heard the story, I'm assuming that is was one of the currently active members (Rickson, Royce, Rorion, ect.) or a couple of them who issued the challenge. All of them are much younger than Gene so this is where the funny part comes in. According to the story, Gene responded in the following manner: "Oh come on, All of you boys are a lot younger than me. you'd whip my ass... but I'll fight your dad (Helio)." Based on what I remember from the story, he never did get a response.

OmaPlata · 12-26-2005, 10:34 AM

i tried to delete this but who the ffucj can do that?

OmaPlata · 12-26-2005, 10:35 AM

He's multi talented

SweepEm · 12-26-2005, 01:05 PM

If you guys ever get a chance and are in LA, you need to train at least one class with Gene.

This guy should have been a stand up comedian if not a great martial artist and teacher.
He's funny as all hell AND a great teacher.
He knows his stuff and he's one tough Muther.....

medic06 · 12-26-2005, 08:00 PM

Gene is the man. I kind of wished the Helio-Gene fight would have went down.

BoarSpear · 12-26-2005, 08:05 PM

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Gene is the man. I kind of wished the Helio-Gene fight would have went down.

Amen to that

polrat · 12-27-2005, 07:35 AM

There's a funny story about Gene and Seagal.

Can't for the life of me remember the full details, but it involves one of the two cr@pping themselves (literally).

JKDGA · 01-18-2006, 07:41 PM

What do I think?

Gene is the most kind and generous man alive! As of today, he continues to teach the best of the best! I see children walk up and ask for his autograph. I watch the most rough UFC Fighters beg for his techniques - I've never seen him turn anyone down in which holds a desire to learn.

Debra Hartsell

JKDGA · 01-18-2006, 07:43 PM

You are right about that! Stop by and train with us.

Debra Hartsell

If you guys ever get a chance and are in LA, you need to train at least one class with Gene.

This guy should have been a stand up comedian if not a great martial artist and teacher.
He's funny as all hell AND a great teacher.
He knows his stuff and he's one tough Muther.....

JKDGA · 01-18-2006, 08:08 PM

Gene LeBell's new version of the Encyclopedia of Submissions will be released in March 2006, an additional 800 pages of extreme knowledge.

He's the Best of the Best!

Debra Hartsell

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Do you guys know about "Judo" Gene? I have read about him and I recently purchased his Encyclopedia of Submissions. How do you guys feel about him and what he teaches?

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12-26-2005, 12:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
danfaggella Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kingston RI Posts: 1,089	I know, I know, I've been there, thats where I got the book, I was just wondering what you guys thought about him and the validity of his technique in submission grappling.

12-26-2005, 01:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
treehugger Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 64	Apparently he schooled both Bruce Lee and Steve Segal on the effectiveness of grappling, both practitioners of TMAs. I also heard he was a pro wrestler at one point. By all accounts he was (is) a very tough man, but I am not overly fond of the pink gi.

12-26-2005, 01:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
Maxx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 281	I heard an interesting story about him. Not sure if it's true... but it's funny. Apparently several years ago when the Gracie family was still trying to make a name for themselves and were still in the practice of challenging well known martial artists, the family issued a challenge to Gene LaBell. Based on the way that I heard the story, I'm assuming that is was one of the currently active members (Rickson, Royce, Rorion, ect.) or a couple of them who issued the challenge. All of them are much younger than Gene so this is where the funny part comes in. According to the story, Gene responded in the following manner: "Oh come on, All of you boys are a lot younger than me. you'd whip my ass... but I'll fight your dad (Helio)." Based on what I remember from the story, he never did get a response.

12-26-2005, 10:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
OmaPlata Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 1,404	i tried to delete this but who the ffucj can do that?

12-26-2005, 01:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
SweepEm Master Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,846	If you guys ever get a chance and are in LA, you need to train at least one class with Gene. This guy should have been a stand up comedian if not a great martial artist and teacher. He's funny as all hell AND a great teacher. He knows his stuff and he's one tough Muther.....

12-26-2005, 08:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
medic06 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,028	Gene is the man. I kind of wished the Helio-Gene fight would have went down.

12-27-2005, 07:35 AM	#12 (permalink)
polrat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 4	There's a funny story about Gene and Seagal. Can't for the life of me remember the full details, but it involves one of the two cr@pping themselves (literally).

01-18-2006, 07:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
JKDGA Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 8	What do I think? Gene is the most kind and generous man alive! As of today, he continues to teach the best of the best! I see children walk up and ask for his autograph. I watch the most rough UFC Fighters beg for his techniques - I've never seen him turn anyone down in which holds a desire to learn. Debra Hartsell

01-18-2006, 07:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
JKDGA Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 8	You are right about that! Stop by and train with us. Debra Hartsell If you guys ever get a chance and are in LA, you need to train at least one class with Gene. This guy should have been a stand up comedian if not a great martial artist and teacher. He's funny as all hell AND a great teacher. He knows his stuff and he's one tough Muther.....

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