Explore Our Commitment to Catch Wrestling Excellence
Old School Grappling Catch Wrestling Association operates a dedicated platform for practitioners of the discipline. Memberships are available for individual students as well as separate affiliate schools.
Our Dedicated Instructors
Discover the experienced practitioners guiding our catch wrestling community.
Coach JohnÂ
Founder / Head Coach
Coach John Potenza is the Founder and Head Coach of Old School Grappling Catch Wrestling Association. A martial artist and coach since 1981, Potenza trained directly under legendary Catch Wrestling coach Billy Robinson and was promoted by Robinson to Assistant Coach in Catch-As-Catch-Can Wrestling. He has also trained extensively in Combat Submission Wrestling under Erik Paulson and brings decades of experience in wrestling, submission grappling, Judo, BJJ, MMA, and combatives. Through Old School Grappling, Potenza works to preserve the Billy Robinson Catch Wrestling lineage while developing students and coaches through a structured curriculum built around takedowns, rides, breakdowns, pins, escapes, and submissions.
Coach Sandra
Co-Founder / Head Coach
Coach Sandra Potenza is a Co-Founder and Head Coach of Old School Grappling Catch Wrestling Association. With more than two decades of martial-arts experience, Sandra has trained extensively in Catch Wrestling, Combat Submission Wrestling, MMA, Muay Thai, Savate, Judo, Boxing, Kali, and other combat disciplines. She trained Catch-As-Catch-Can Wrestling directly under the legendary Billy Robinson and Combat Submission Wrestling under Erik Paulson. As an instructor, Sandra has spent years developing students from the fundamentals upward and continues to play an integral role in preserving and teaching the Old School Grappling curriculum.
Coach Gamma
Technical Coach
This instructor specializes in traditional techniques and innovative training methods.
Association Standards
This section highlights our dedication to authentic catch wrestling excellence and discipline.
Certified Association
This outlines our official standing as a dedicated platform, ensuring high standards for practitioners of the discipline.
Affiliate Network
This reflects our growing community, providing memberships for individual students as well as separate affiliate schools.
Equipped Practitioners
This details the value of our online store, granting reliable access to relevant equipment and merchandise.