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Catch Wrestling | Snake Pit U.S.A Authentic Catch Wrestling

Catch-as-Catch-Can is defined as “using or making due with whatever means are available.” Jiu-jitsu translates to “the gentle art” and Judo translates to “the gentle way.” Catch as Catch Can Wrestling is regarded throughout the world as “the violent art,” due to its agressive nature when compared to these other popular styles. It is also the father of Olympic Freestyle Wrestling (once commonly known as Amateur Catch as Catch Can) and Collegiate Folkstyle Wrestling.

Hundreds of years old, it originated in Lancashire England and was developed and refined during the British Empire (1490’s – mid 1900’s). Its dominance in matches against other wrestling styles gained worldwide notoriety around the mid 1800’s. During this same time it found its way to North America via immigrants and world travelers and became the top sport in America by the turn of the 20th century. This grappling art is comprised of takedowns, throws, ground based wrestling rides, breakdowns and transitions combined with a surplus of excruciating submission holds. The term “No Holds Barred” originated with Catch Wrestling, as there are no illegal submissions, holds, pins or takedowns, which makes it extremely effective and efficient for both combat sports and self defense.

At Snake Pit U.S.A. we proudly carry on the history and tradition of the legendary Snake Pit name here in the United States alongside our affiliates around the world. We have combined the American Catch Wrestling philosophy of “submission from any position” and merged it with the original “old school” violent takedowns, and painful wrestling techniques and submissions from Wigan, England, the birthplace of Catch as Catch Can Wrestling.

With a proud heritage in both lineages, and a Coaches Association with immeasurable knowledge and expertise in this field, we believe we have formed one of the most formidable and complete grappling programs to date. Our program is designed to take you from novice grappler (Journeyman-1) to Catch Wrestling Coach. However, that doesn’t mean it can’t be used to compliment your current grappling program or skill level by enhancing it with more solid takedowns, breakdowns, ground control (rides), escapes, reversals, transitions and endless submissions.

As a member of Snake Pit U.S.A. you will have the opportunity to gain extensive technical knowledge in REAL Catch as Catch Can Wrestling and earn certified rank in the following skill levels:

1.) Journeyman: levels 1 & 2
2.) Ripper: levels 1 & 2
3.) Shooter: levels 1 & 2
4.) Hooker: levels 1 & 2
5.) Assistant Coach levels 1 & 2
6.) Coach

Join Snake Pit U.S.A. today to access our Members section for dozens of High Definition Catch Wrestling videos and much more!

Snake Pit U.S.A Catch Wrestling | Pennsylvania Catch Wrestling Seminar

SNAKE PIT U.S.A. CATCH WRESTLING ASSOCIATION!
CATCH WRESTLING SEMINAR! 

This Saturday Sept 6th, in Western Pennsylvania.

Snake Pit U.S.A. and Rusnock Sports Performance and Fitness present this exciting opportunity to train and learn REAL Catch Wrestling in Western Pennsylvania in the Pittsburgh area!

When:
Saturday Sept 6th, 2014. 12:30-4:30 PM

Where:
Rusnock Sports Performance
137 Hartman Rd.
Greensburg, PA. 15601

Website: www.rusnockperformance.com

Price: Only $65.00!

Register by emailing Chris Rusnock at: ChristianRusnock@yahoo.com
or just pay at the door on 6 Sept!

Dont miss out on this exciting Catch Wrestling training opportunity!!

Snake Pit USA Catch Wrestling Pennsylvania

Snake Pit USA Catch Wrestling Affiliate School | Shooters Academy

Shooters Catch Wrestling, Snake Pit USA Catch Wrestling

 

NEW SNAKE PIT U.S.A. AFFILIATE SCHOOL/LOCATION!

“SHOOTERS ACADEMY, CATCH AS CATCH CAN SUBMISSION WRESTLING” Authentic Catch Wrestling in Madison Heights, Virginia!

We are very excited to announce our newest Official Snake Pit U.S.A. Catch Wrestling Association Affiliate School “SHOOTERS ACADEMY, CATCH AS CATCH CAN SUBMISSION WRESTLING” In Madison Heights, Virginia and our newest Representative Coach, Billy Warlock!

If you live in the Madison Heights, VA area be sure to check out “SHOOTERS ACADEMY, CATCH AS CATCH CAN SUBMISSION WRESTLING” for Authentic Catch as Catch Can Wrestling!

SHOOTERS ACADEMY, CATCH AS CATCH CAN SUBMISSION WRESTLING
105 Fred Dr.
Madison Heights, Virginia 24572
www.AmericanShooter.webs.com

For more information contact Coach Billy Warlock at: nrgceo@yahoo.com

Snake Pit USA | Catch Wrestling | Takedowns & Submissions for MMA

Wicked Submissions Volume I DVD details: Don’t miss out on this bone crushing 2 disc DVD set containing all the Rips, Cranks, Locks, Holds and Chokes you can handle! Join the “Smoothest Submission Specialist in North America,” Coach John Potenza, as he details some of his favorite submission chains and attacks in this highly anticipated Catch as Catch Can Submission Wrestling Masterpiece! With over 30 years of training under the greatest submission artists that have ever lived, he’s ready to help launch your submission game to new heights!

Coach Potenza is one of only SEVEN Assistant Coaches in the World under the Legendary Scientific Wrestling/Catch as Catch Can Wrestling Coach Billy Robinson, and is also a Combat Submission Wrestling (CSW) “Representative Instructor” with over 15 years of training under Sensei Erik Paulson (CSW Founder). Join him as he brings new meaning and painful realism to the term “Submission from any position!”

Techniques covered in this DVD: Standing Submissions, Leg Nelsons, Gotch Toeholds, Leg riding attacks, with plenty of Chokes, Neck Cranks, Leg Locks, Arm Bars, and Double Wristlocks from everywhere and MUCH, MUCH MORE!

PLUS!!!

Old School Takedowns, Throws & Counters, Catch as Catch Can style DVD details: It’s finally here! Prepare yourself for the mother of all Submission Grappling Takedown videos! Over50 authentic Catch as Catch Can Wrestling techniques are broken down and demonstrated in thisTWO DISC DVD set! Simply put, THERE IS NO OTHER VIDEO SET LIKE THIS!

Join Snake Pit U.S.A. Co-Founder and Head Coach, Joel Bane as he details these nearly lost, yet timeless Catch Wrestling techniques. As a certified Catch Wrestler and Coach under the legendary Billy Robinson, and having trained directly under the watchful eye of TWO U.S. Olympic Wrestling coaches he has become one of the most remarkable takedown coaches around. Coach Bane is a certified Combat Submission Wrestling (CSW) Coach under Coach Erik Paulson and a member of the U.S. Air Force, All Air Force Wrestling team. He is renowned as one of the most technical wrestling and grappling coaches in the United States. Don’t miss your chance to get on the mats and learn these Old School techniques from one of the best and most detail oriented coaches you will ever train with Guaranteed!
Techniques covered in this DVD: Catch as Catch Can Pivots, Single leg variations, Switches, the Double Wrist Lock series, Saltos, Lateral Drops, Headlocks, Russians, Hanks, Hype’s, Hip Tosses, the Fireman series, Flying Mares, Rolling takedowns and of course plenty of Old School takedown Counters!

New Catch Wrestling School opens in Boston Massachusetts!

New Snake Pit U.S.A. Catch Wrestling School in Boston, MA!

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“BOSTON CATCH AS CATCH CAN”

Old School Grappling

Burlington, Massachusetts.

We are very excited to announce our newest Official Snake Pit U.S.A. Catch Wrestling Association Affiliate School “BOSTON CATCH AS CATCH CAN” in Burlington Massachusetts and our newest Representative Coach, Bill Gapinski.

If you live in the Boston area be sure to check out BOSTON “CATCH AS CATCH CAN” for Authentic Catch Wrestling!

BOSTON CATCH AS CATCH CAN
135 Cambridge St.
Burlington, MA. 01803
(Gold Medal Cross Fit)
(617)-717-8887

For more information contact Coach Bill Gapinski at: GoldmedalCrossFit@gmail.com

You can also visit his Cross Fit site at www.GoldMedalCrossFit.com

New Catch Wrestling School in North Carolina!

NEW Catch Wrestling School in North Carolina!

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We are very proud to announce and welcome our Newest Official Snake Pit U.S.A. Catch Wrestling Association Affiliate School the “Kai Thai Academy,” and our Newest Representative Coach, Jason Cockrell!

If you live in the Raleigh/Wilson, North Carolina area be sure to check out “Kai Thai Academy” for Authentic Catch as Catch Can Wrestling!

Kai Thai Academy: www.KaiThaiAcademy.com  

306 Nash St. Wilson, North Carolina 27893

CONTACT INFO:

Coach Jason Cockrell

Email: jason.cockrell@gmail.com  

Phone: (252)-412-4090

2014 Catch Wrestling World Championship Results

2014 Catch Wrestling World Championship Results

Presented by Snake Pit U.S.A. and The MMA World

Expo

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The 2014 Catch Wrestling World Championship held this past Sunday, July 27th at the MMA World Expo in New York City will go down in history as the first of its kind in over 90 years.

With a deep talent pool of expert level competitors, and non-stop, high energy matches, this event kept everyone on the edge of their seats from its opening Flyweight matchup to the final Absolute match that pitted Flyweight Champion Phil Caracappa against Professional Grappling League Heavyweight Champion, Nicholas Caggia in an epic David vs. Goliath battle that had to go into extra rounds to determine who would wear the Men’s Absolute World Champion Belt (video coming soon!)

Phil and Nick

Nicholas Caggia and Phil Caracappa in the Absolute Championship Finals

2014 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION RESULTS:

MEN’S FLYWEIGHT:
1.) Phil Caracappa – Modern Martial Arts Fight Club
2.) Aaron Neighbors – Shingitai Jujitsu Academy of Ohio
3.) Eric Schwartz – New York Combat Sambo

MEN’S LIGHTWEIGHT:
1.) Brandon Odom – Shingitai Jujitsu Academy of Ohio
2.) Kris DeCastro – Striking 101

MENS MIDDLEWEIGHT:
1.) Danny Gutman – ITC
2.) Billy Hahn – Modern Martial Arts Fight Club
3.) Andrew Tate – N/A

MEN’S LIGHTHEAVYWEIGHT:
1.) Sherwin Severin – United States Air Force All Air Force Wrestling Team
2.) David Elias – Shingitai NJ
3.) Ronnie Roose- Shingitai Jujitsu Academy of Ohio

MENS HEAVYWEIGHT:
1.) Pat Stano – Pat Stano BJJ- CACC – MMA
2.) Joe Caola – Scrappy Old School Gym
3.) Stanley Velasco – Modern Martial Arts Fight Club

MEN’S ABSOLUTE/OPEN WEIGHT
CHAMPION: Nicholas Caggia – End Game Combat Sports Academy/KDojo
RUNNER- UP: Phil Caracappa – Modern Martial Arts Fight Club

WOMEN’S ABSOLUTE/OPEN WEIGHT
CHAMPION: Jamie Driver – Shingitai NJ
RUNNER- UP: Elizabeth Welch – Modern Martial Arts Fight Club

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Womens Absolute Champion and First EVER Womens Catch Wrestling World Champion, Jamie Driver

With so many exciting match-ups and finishes by shoulder locks, face locks, leg locks, arm bars, neck cranks, and chokes topped off with plenty of great pins this event is sure to be one for the ages. We would like to give a very special thanks to all the great competitors that took the mats during this event. Everyone of you displayed true courage and character.

Keep an eye out for match footage coming soon!

New Catch Wrestling School in Western Pennsylvania!

NEW Catch Wrestling School in Western

Pennsylvania!

 

RUSNOCK SPORTS PERFORMANCE & FITNESS

WESTERN PA’S HEADQUARTERS FOR

AUTHENTIC CATCH AS CATCH CAN WRESTLING!

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We would like to announce and welcome our Newest Official Snake Pit U.S.A. Catch Wrestling Association Affiliate School “Rusnock Sports Performance & Fitness,” and our Newest Representative Coaches, Mike Schmitt and Chris Rusnock!

We cannot express how excited we are to have such outstanding professionals on our team. If you live in the Western Pennsylvania area be sure to check out Rusnock Sports Performance & Fitness for Authentic Catch as Catch Can Wrestling!

Rusnock Sports Performance & Fitnesss: www.RusnockPerformance.com  

137 Hartman Rd, Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601 

CONTACT INFO:

Coach Mike Schmitt

Email: SchmittMichaelD@gmail.com 

Phone: (724)-989-9482

Catch Wrestling Seminar August 16th 2014 Hammonton, New Jersey!

Catch Wrestling Seminar Saturday August 16th 2014!

HAMMONTON, NEW JERSEY!

Razors Edge MMA Daddis Fight Camps Dan Bocelli SnakePit USA

Join us Saturday August 16th for another exciting Catch Wrestling seminar at our newest Affiliate School: Razors Edge Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness Center in Hammonton, NJ!

Featuring SP USA Head Coaches John Potenza and Joel Bane with special guest, former U.S. Olympic coach, and First American to Win Gold in Greco Roman International/World Competition, Coach Floyd “Bad News” Winter!

YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EXCITING EVENT!
ALL STYLES AND SKILL LEVELS WELCOME!

When: Sat Aug 16th, 2014. 12:30 – 4:30 PM
Where: Razors Edge MMA and Fitness: www.RazorsEdgefightfitness.com
Address: 900 12th St #3, Hammonton, NJ 08037

Cost: Only $65.00!

Contact Coach Dan Bocelli at:
DanB@DaddisMMA.com   to register today!

Space is limited.

U.S.A. Catch Wrestling School | Razors Edge MMA & Fitness

Catch Wrestling School in New Jersey!

RAZORS EDGE MIXED MARTIAL ARTS

AND FITNESS

SOUTH JERSEY’S HEADQUARTERS FOR

AUTHENTIC CATCH AS CATCH CAN WRESTLING!  

Catch Wrestling Catch as Catch Can Submission Wrestling SnakePit USA Razors Edge MMA

 

We would like to announce our Official Snake Pit U.S.A. Catch Wrestling Association Affiliate School “Razors Edge Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness Center,” and Representative Coach, Dan Bocelli!

We cannot express how excited we are to have such an outstanding professional and highly motivated instructor on our team. If you live in the South Jersey area be sure to check out Razors Edge Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness Center for Authentic Catch as Catch Can Wrestling!

Razors Edge Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness: www.RazorsEdgefightfitness.com
900 12th St #3, Hammonton, NJ 08037

CONTACT INFO:

Coach Dan Bocelli

Email: DanB@DaddisMMA.com

Phone: (609)-561-3612




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