Genre: | Documentary |
Starring: | Frank Grillo |
Country: | United States |
Language: | English |
Num Seasons: | 1 |
Num Episodes: | 5 |
Runtime: | 41-44 min. |
Network: | Netflix |
FightWorld is an 2018 American docu-series, exploring the diverse fighting techniques found in cultures around the world.[1] In each installment of the series, Frank Grillo travels to a different country to embed in the local fight culture, exploring various disciplines such as Boxing, Muay Thai, Myanmar Lethwei, Senegalese wrestling and Krav Maga.[2] [3] [4]
Episode | Name | Description | |
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1 | Mexico: La Pistola y El Corazon | Actor Frank Grillo visits Mexico City, where he meets Julio César Chávez, speaks with aspiring boxers and learns the one rule of Mexican boxing. | |
2 | Thailand: Fortunate Son | In Thailand, Grillo sees firsthand why Muay Thai and visits star Buakaw Banchamek. | |
3 | Myanmar: Crossroads | Fighters from around the world travel to Myanmar for the World Lethwei Championship. Grillo trains with elite Lethwei fighter Soe Lin Oo. | |
4 | Senegal: If I Should Fall from Grace with God | Grillo goes to Senegal along with countless passionate fans and gets caught up in the pageantry as two highly respected Senegalese wrestlers prepare to battle. | |
5 | Israel: Masters of War | In Israel, Grillo receives a lesson on Krav Maga, a unique style of hand-to-hand combat used by citizens and military forces alike. |
It was released for only one season with five episode on October 12, 2018 on Netflix streaming.[5]