Long before I was in the business, Judo Gene visited my Jui Jitsu class. I learned there and then not to allow him to demonstrate his famous arm bar on me ever again.
Later I had the joy of working with him on many ocassions.
A gentle giant of a man!
Rest in peace, my friend, RIP
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Here's a bit of background: