Known for his role as O’Hara, a villain in Bruce Lee’s iconic film Enter The Dragon, Bob Wall joins the show to tell the incredible and inspirational story of his life. A passionate grappler, he also discusses his time training BJJ, Wrestling and Judo! Click “read more” for listening options and show notes!
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SHOW NOTES:
- Origins
- Beginning martial arts with grappling
- Gene Lebell
- How Wrestling shaped his life
- The importance of being responsible with your skills
- The value of choke holds for self defense
- The martial arts landscape in the 1950’s and 60’s
- His advice for struggling students
- Learning from Gene Lebell
- His favorite gene Lebell story
- His passion for helping fighters plan for their future
- Gokor Chivichyan
- Leg locks
- His introduction to film
- Enter The Dragon
- Bruce Lee’s speed
- His favorite Bruce Lee story
- Running away at 13 years old
- Bar tending at Whiskey Go-Go
- The Pummel
- Finding Jiu-Jitsu and going to Brazil
- Training with the Gracies
- His near Gracie Challenge match
- How to build a successful school
- His goals for the future
