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

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