✦ Legacy Profile
Gene LeBell
also known as 'Judo Gene'
📍 USA⧖ Oct 9, 1932 – Aug 9, 2022
BoxingJudoWrestlingBJJKyokushin
Born Los Angeles. 1954 AAU Judo champion. Wrestled/fought pro. Key figure bridging traditional MA to MMA era.
Notable Achievements
'Judo Gene'; 1954 AAU Judo Champion; 9th Dan BJJ; 10th Dan Kyokushin Karate; Professional wrestler; Hollywood stuntman; Grappling pioneer bridging judo/wrestling/MMA