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Coach Session Ep18: 1998 Gene LeBell World Grappler's Challenge.

Coach Session Ep18: 1998 Gene LeBell World Grappler's Challenge.

From New York Combat Sambo

October 14, 2026

In this episode I break down my own first grappling match from the 1998 Gene LeBell World Grappling Challenge on Toronto, Canada. Can't believe it is almost 30 years ago!

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