Trivia

Was a close friend of Bruce Lee. LeBell learned Jeet Kune Do under the legendary martial artist and, in exchange, he taught Lee many of his grappling techniques.

Once choked out Steven Seagal for taking liberties with a lot of the stuntmen who were working on his movies. LeBell took exception with it and when Seagal tried to physically attack LeBell and he wound up putting Seagal in a choke hold until he was unconscious.

Is a very close friend of many legendary martial artists. Among them: Benny Urquidez, Robert Wall, Joe Lewis, Chuck Norris, Bill Wallace, Royce Gracie, Michael Stone, and Maurice Smith.

His mother once owned the Los Angeles Olympic Auditorium.

Is a former world wrestling champion.

Was the co-promoter along with his brother Mike for the NWA Hollywood wrestling promotion, which his family owned. He also did announcing for the promotion's weekly television show.

Taught many of his grappling techniques to UFC fighter Karo Parisyan.

Acts and teaches judo privately (2003)

He was the inspiration for Brad Pitt's character Cliff Booth in Once Upon A Time In Hollywood (2019).

Is a black belt in judo.

Defeated boxer Milo Savage in a boxer versus wrestler match.

Defeated Pat O'Conner for the world wrestling title.

Published author.

He held a 10th level red belt in Judo, a 9th level black belt in Jujitsu and a 10th degree black belt in Kyokushin Budokai Karate and was also trained in Boxing, Wrestling and Jeet Kune Do.