Top 6 Quotes & Sayings by Gene LeBell

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American martial artist Gene LeBell.

Last updated on December 21, 2024.

Ivan Gene LeBell is an American martial artist, stunt performer, actor, and former professional wrestler. Nicknamed "the Godfather of Grappling", LeBell is widely credited with popularizing grappling in professional fighting circles, serving as a precursor to modern mixed martial arts. LeBell has also worked on over 1,000 films and TV shows and has authored 12 books.

American - Martial Artist | Born: October 9, 1932

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If you fight for a living you can't give a damn about the opponent because they're trying to take food out of your mouth and your kids' mouths. You're in competition with everybody. The trick is, just don't let them know you're competing against them.

Gene LeBell

Beat a man with what he doesn't know.

Gene LeBell

You've got a nice neck for choking.

Gene LeBell

People think they can take a pill and become a champion. But the harder you work, the luckier you get. You have to work a move hundreds or thousands of times.

Gene LeBell

My philosophy has always been it's good to learn everything.

Gene LeBell

Everything I did was practical. You have to strip things down and get to the practical stuff.

Gene LeBell