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Learn real Catch Wrestling.

Old School Grappling teaches Catch As Catch Can the old way. Clear lessons. A clear path from your first lesson to your next rank. Learn at home or at a gym near you.

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Three ways to start

1. Join as a student

$4.99 a month or $49.99 a year. You get the Student Hub, video lessons, and the chance to test for rank.

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2. Learn by level

Video lessons run from Level 1 to Level 6. Each level video is $39.99, sold on its own. Solo Drills is the only free video.

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3. Train near you

Find one of 14 affiliate gyms across the United States. Pick your country, state, and county to find the gym closest to you.

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Billy Robinson and our lineage

John Potenza learned catch wrestling directly from Billy Robinson. Billy was John’s coach. John was Billy’s Assistant Coach, one of only seven in the world. That is the line we teach.

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Own a gym?

Become an Affiliate Gym. Teach catch wrestling at your gym. Get lesson plans, coaching tips, and Levels 1 to 6 free in your Hub.

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MORE THAN VIDEOS. A COMMUNITY.

Every membership includes the Member Forum, our private community. Ask questions, talk technique, and keep up with camps and testing.

  • Introductions
  • Technique Questions
  • Ask John and Sandra
  • Seminars, Camps, and Testing
  • Coaches Corner

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Old School Grappling 1 Day Intensive East Coast Catch Wrestling Camp flyer, Saturday November 14 2026, 9am to 3pm, No Gi, ShootBox Ocala Florida, $150, rank testing after the camp

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Ready to start?

Start at Level 1. Watch Solo Drills free first. Join when you are ready.

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