[lklawson]

Light on details but apparently he just passed. Age 89. He was definitely one of the modern greats.

Off site link:

Combat Sports Pioneer ‘Judo’ Gene Lebell Dead at 89 Years Old

Gene LeBell, a man who is widely credited for making grappling a popular discipline in combat sports, has died at age 89.

www.sherdog.com

Peace favor your sword,
Kirk

 

[ajole]

The bio says he trained Chuck Norris at one point. That’s impressive. As were many of the other things they say he did. Even better, he choked out Steven Seagal on set once.

 

[lklawson]

The bio says he trained Chuck Norris at one point. That’s impressive.

Well "trained" for Hollywood stunt work.

As were many of the other things they say he did. Even better, he choked out Steven Seagal on set once.

Yeah. It's a favorite story among grapplers and MMA types. And Seagull is kinda a giant douche from all reports.

Peace favor your sword,
Kirk

 

[cicpup]

The bio says he trained Chuck Norris at one point. That’s impressive.

Nobody trains Chuck Norris. Chuck Norris just removes their knowledge by force.

 

[Chef Duane]

... went to high school with Steven Seagal though he was a few years ahead of me. Heard he was a big douche.

 

[adam01364]

Seagull is kinda a giant douche from all reports.

... went to high school with Steven Seagal though he was a few years ahead of me. Heard he was a big douche.

That does it, he's a douche.

 

[MaryB]

Seagal moved to Russia, yes he is a douche

 

[lklawson]

Seagal moved to Russia, yes he is a douche

Not JUST "moved to Russia."

link to Business Insider story:
Russia sent Steven Seagal to occupied Ukraine to spread propaganda, part of his role as a Kremlin spokesman

Like I wrote. A douche.

 

[moona11]

Not JUST "moved to Russia."

link to Business Insider story:
Russia sent Steven Seagal to occupied Ukraine to spread propaganda, part of his role as a Kremlin spokesman

Like I wrote. A douche.

Stop it. He's a super hero. Just ask him.

 

[MaryB]

Not JUST "moved to Russia."

link to Business Insider story:
Russia sent Steven Seagal to occupied Ukraine to spread propaganda, part of his role as a Kremlin spokesman

Like I wrote. A douche.

Saw that yesterday, he is a super douche!

 

[MaryB]

Stop it. He's a super hero. Just ask him.

A super douche yes....

 

[Lovetoshoot]

So much for Gene Lebell............

 

[Rabidwookie]

That does it, he's a douche.

Douche, douchebag, or douchecanoe?

 

[adam01364]

Douche, douchebag, or douchecanoe?

All of the above

 

[RACHGIER]

Douche, douchebag, or douchecanoe?

All of the above

You forgot douchenozzle...

 

[Rabidwookie]

You forgot douchenozzle...

Thank you, my apologies. I stand corrected.

 

[GrumpyOlMan]

I heard he was a dork too!
Anyway RIP Gene! May you spend eternity grappling with young angels covered in warm oil .