This Pro-Wrestler Worked for SOE in WWII - George de Relwyskow

BRITISH WWII SOE COMBATIVES INSTRUCTOR
Born in Kensington, London 18 June, 1887 to Russian immigrant parents, de Relwyskow took up wrestling whilst studying as an artist as a way of keeping fit. By age 20, he was 2 times English amateur champion at both lightweight and middleweight. He was then selected for the 1908 Olympics in London where he won gold at lightweight and silver at middleweight. He was the first wrestler to win two medals in two different weight classes and the youngest to win gold. He went on to become lightweight champion of the world in 1909.
Correction: at 1:58 we indicate that 'The Art of Wrestling' was published in 1925; this is an error, as it was actually first published in 1919.
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[@justjosie1163]

I am devasted that I am just seeing this as KZbin sent no notification!!! Thank you so much for presenting a wonderful video on this gentleman. He was truly an awe inspiring man. He departed this world too soon but thankfully he did write his excellent book which I have owned for years. While not as famous as others, in my opinion he contributed as much or more to combatives than his more well known contemporaries. Thank you again for your excellent work! We appreciate all that you do. 🙏

[@UlyssesFiles]

Ah hello again Josie, and thanks for your comments - agree on all fronts - he was a key contributor to early combatives and an amazing man without a doubt. See you again 🙌🏻

[@UlyssesFiles]

We published one on Anders Lassen, Josie. Here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWTMgnyhmJx6iK8si=5QJar0qUW1Jsyt4L

[@tinkertoiler744]

The impact of individual’s is just amazing.

[@UlyssesFiles]

So true

[@littleengine9502]

Another excellent production. thank you

[@UlyssesFiles]

Many thanks! 🙌🏻

[@59patrickw]

Just be glad they were on our side

[@theedain]

true lol

[@UlyssesFiles]

For sure 😜🙌🏻

[@user-hz9hn1gr2h]

Brilliant video is really great, thanks again

[@UlyssesFiles]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks again 🤓🙌🏻

[@theedain]

An outstanding character.

[@UlyssesFiles]

Yes he was 🙌🏻

[@nazthewanderer]

Interesting bro❤

[@UlyssesFiles]

Thanks ✌️Naz I didn’t know you into wrestling hejee 😁

[@nazthewanderer]

@@UlyssesFiles i wrestle bro 😅😝😂

[@UlyssesFiles]

@nazthewanderer wow bro 😎

[@greiginvietnam]

I know quite a few armed forces dudes are into MMA and have good skills, but do you think they still read up and practice these old techniques? How vital were they back in the day, wow. Trench raiding parties = balls of steel.

[@SoldierAndrew]

some of us still do.

[@justinfarley6402]

My great great great Uncle…

[@UlyssesFiles]

Wow fantastic - what a family 🙌🏻

[@crocodiledundee8685]

Have not heard of this individual. Thanks for recommending him to me Odysseus 😊

[@UlyssesFiles]

Such a cool chap - so accomplished in his field 🙌🏻

[@freddo3176]

Thanks for.this KZbin story. I recently discovered that George de Relwyskow was my great grand uncle

[@UlyssesFiles]

Very cool! George was a great character in British wrestling history and ww2 combatives 😍🙌🏻

[@yeuemikoemotnhaay3549]

Interesting character 😮

[@darryl8806]

Thanx For This

[@UlyssesFiles]

You’re welcome, Darryl, thanks for commenting 🙌🏻

[@devriestown]

Excellent video

[@UlyssesFiles]

Thanks for the visit 🤓🙌🏻

[@homnayreallybuon1002]

Excellent

[@UlyssesFiles]

Thanks

[@user-tn2ro3mq1v]

😊