Besides the Machados and Gracies I have been very lucky to have trained with Gokor Chivichyan and Gene LeBell.
Born in Armenia, a republic of the former Soviet Union, Gokor got involved in the Russian grappling art of sambo at age 5 and later took up judo. His succesful career included first place in the World Games and the U.S. Open. He had his eyes set on the Olympics, but , due to politics, the organizers chose another fighter.
At age 16 and already a European champion Gokor started training with the legendary Gene LeBell. Together they run the World Grappling Federation, which is one of the most successful martial arts and grappling organizations on the planet.
UFC fighter Karo Parizyan is one of Gokor and Gene LeBell's students. Karo's cousin Manvel Garnburyan is just as good as Karo and will be fighting in Pride soon.
Sujet: Gokor Chivichyan and Gene LeBell 
