221- Wrestling Is a Martial Art: Why Belts Don’t Define Tradition
Why do people act like wrestling doesn’t count unless it comes with a belt and a gi? In this episode of Social Gelo with Angelo, we break down the cultural bias behind what gets labeled a “traditional martial art.”
Joining me are MMA Coach Bobby Seronio Jr. and BJJ Black Belt Claude Lawson. We dig into:
Why wrestling gets overlooked in martial arts circles
The roots of wrestling as one of the oldest combat systems
How belts, gis, and marketing shaped what people think is “legit”
What really matters when it comes to effectiveness