On the Mat : Syoja

Syoja (soy-ya)

Fetish Fighter, Model, Producer, ProSwitch & Giantess

 

Across the pond again..............

The idea of approaching Syoja was suggested via a website I was on, so I thought I'd find out more.........so I sent her some questions and she sent me back an expansive video answer which I'm really grateful for (seriously, firstly VeVe Lane, now Syoja - these American girls are great. Ever wish you'd been born there ?).


As you can see from the sub-heading, Syoja is involved in different fetish areas, and this makes for a great video interview, where she expands on the various questions I asked her, and also opens up on her interests. So this is not only about her work for Academy Wrestling, but also includes gagging, breath play, domination, water and bondage - something for everyone......


The interview ?  : https://vimeo.com/106042863


Interested in finding out more :

http://syoja.tumblr.com/

http://clips4sale.com/studio/76793

http://www.modelmayhem.com/3394335

https://fetlife.com/users/1032121

http://sessiongirls.com/my-profile/userprofile/3389

On the Mat : Amazon Annie

The self-styled "Queen of Squeeze"  was in the U.K. the other month and she suggested dping a quick interview for the blog, which sounded good to me, and it was a real pleasure to do.

For the uninitiated, Annie (http://www.amazonwrestler.com/amazonannie/) combines beauty and glamour with great strength and skill that would make the most stubborn wrestler tap out. At 6ft, she obviously isn't a competitor to be taken on lightly, but I know a lot of us enjoy wrestling women competitively, so she is sure to give as good as (and in all likelihood, better than ) she gets.

It's a shame she doesn't come to the U.K. that often, so until she does here we are. Thanks a lot Annie :).

Before you settled on the name Amazon Annie, did you think of some others or did it come pretty quickly ?

Quick as lightening. Annie was it.

You are 6ft tall - when you were growing up, how did you feel about being that height ? Did you embrace it or did it make you feel self-conscious ?

Both. I loved being big and tall and fast and strong, but also it is hard  to be different as a kid. In the end, I think I embraced it more than disowned it.
 

 What made you start wrestling ? How did it all begin and why ?

 I started in New Orleans mud wrestling at a sports bar for prize money, never lost and enjoyed every single round. I spent two months doing that, and when I came back to NYC I was forever changed.

   

You are based in NYC  - are you from their originally ? Is New York the place to be for wrestling in the U.S.? Nah, I'm not a Nah Yawker originally, but I'm as impatient and as brutal as the natives here...it's hard to say if New York is the place for wrestling in all of the USA. There's a lot going on here at any given time so it's hard to keep a thumb on what is going on. If you mean session wrestling, it's ok.

  

Do you see wrestling as a kind of hobby or a "job" ? Would you ever want to do it /could you do it full time? I'm currently doing it full time. 

Several female wrestlers do fetish modelling as well as wrestling – why do you think that is? Is it something that interests you? Nah. Not really.  I can't say why other people do what they do.

You offer a range of matches, but as a competitor which kind do you like the most ? I like each session that I do differently for different reasons, but I find competitive submission wrestling the most engaging and most exciting.

You were recently in the U.K. – was it your first time over here ? Any highlights?
Yep first time! It was great! I really liked all the lady wrestlers I met!
 

 Due to your height and strength, you seem pretty difficult to beat - could you give me some tips on the best way to beat you ? No way Jose!
 

What are your plans for the rest of the year ?

Traveling, working out, spending time on the beach, reading a lot and producing more videos!
 

 What do you do to unwind away from the mat?

Surf, sail, work on boats, carry heavy things, enjoy life.

 Want to find out more ?  Email : amazon.wrestler@gmail.com  
Watch Annie  https://www.youtube.com/user/AmazonAnnieNYC 
 

On the Mat : Veve Lane

I contacted a few girls in different countries, and one who replied was the tantalising, petite powerhouse VeVe Lane  (http://www.vevelane.com/) who is one of the gorgeous Doom Maidens over in the U.S., who have been doing all things wrestling for some time(www.doommaidens.com).

However, on receiving Veve's replies I just thought " This will probably be the best interview I could ever do and I doubt if it will ever be topped" ! Why ? Well, because when I contacted her about answering some questions, she didn't send me a set of typed answers, she actually sent me a video of her discussing the questions and giving some great, detailed replies ! Also, it isn't a short video - it lasts over 25 minutes, so make sure you don't have to dash off somewhere - give it your full attention.






So : click on the link below for the interview - thanks a lot Veve :) this was great !

 

http://vimeo.com/98264147

 

If you want to find out more about this amazing woman, then you can visit :

Website:  www.vevelane.com
On Twitter:  http://twitter.com/vevelane
On Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/vevelane

YouTube:  www.youtube.com/petitepowernyc

On the Mat (quick !) : Ultra Violet

 

I haven't posted In a while (well, probably only a month!), so here is a quick Q and A with the enticing Ultra Violet from The London Wrestling Studio, http://www.londonwrestlingstudio.co.uk/, who as well as possessing one of the best names in the business, has a growing reputation alongside a growing fan base. A perfect mix of fun and menace ?

 

 

 

 

So how did you get recruited for LWS ? Were you looking for fighting work?

UV: Literally typed in 'not boring jobs' and on an article found a 6 year old post Honey wrote recruiting for girls 

 

 

It says on your profile that you are an “experienced kickboxer”. So besides wrestling, do you offer kickboxing and other things ?

Yes I love to kick and punch I guess I offer all sorts but I tend to just be asked to wrestle

 

Everyone remembers their first wrestling session.  How did yours go ?

My first session im pretty sure i kept on getting put in kimuras or arm bars i cant quite remember, it was a frustrating but great fun.

 

I know some girls like to keep their wrestling activities a secret – are you okay with people knowing or do you prefer to keep it private?

Yeah everyone knows I wrestle i think, the people that matter don't mind and the people that mind can go fuck themselves 

 

 

Does your name reflect your personality ? Menace and sweetness ?

Ha i never thought of it like that but that is very accurate  of my personality, was considering Ultra Violence first but I think i come across as too cute! 

 

I take it you have a day job – would you ever want to grapple full-time, or do you think that would be difficult as the scene has many wrestlers?

I am a student currently, i wouldn't mind being a full time wrestler at all. If the work in the U.K was thin i would perhaps visit a european country france/Germany and session there

 

It seems to be getting pretty congested in London – lots of different places offering wrestling .  I’ve heard some stories about there being rivalry between particular organisations there. How has it been for you ?

There is a fantasy element to our industry and I think in this case it is more the blokes imagining things. No rivalries other than business is business

 

I imagine you are often asked to do wrestling video work and a lot of companies often feature topless or nude matches which can be quite lucrative. Is that something you might consider or are you focused on competitive fighting ?

 I dont judge anyone for doing that but i'm too shy and there's nothing worse than looking awkward and uncomfortable.

 

 

 

 

You’ve got some great sexy photos on Twitter. Do you think wrestling has a glamorous side to it?
I think it's more that the women themselves are sexy and glamorous not exactly the industry 

 

In your experience so far, have there been any downsides to the wrestling sessions?
id be lying if i said no but i'd be unprofessional if i said specificities. there are much more upsides, i'm truly glad to have met my colleagues 


 

What are you plans for the rest of the year – in LWS and outside.

Perhaps travelling abroad to wrestle but Uni work is very hectic as of late

 

Finally, what do you do to unwind away from the mat?

I think its more a case of I use the mats to unwind from day to day life! 

 

Interested   ?  Find out more : 

Twitter : @ultra_altra

http://www.londonwrestlingstudio.co.uk/wrestler_ultraviolet_uk/

 

 

07817 496603 / session@londonwrestlingstudio.co.uk 

 

On the Mat : Dynamo

It's a real pleasure to have a great, detailed interview with Dynamo (www.wrestlingdynamo.com), who was more than happy to open up about her wrestling life(style) and give an insight into her personal history, fetish modelling and the growth in female wrestling. This is one of the best !

 

Although based in the south of England, she is guest appearing at the fantastic Wrestling Factory's March Decade-dence show :
(http://www.pippalvinn.com/pippalvinn.co.uk/dld_pages/decadence/decadence.htm )

I've already booked my session with her - can't wait ! However, until then read on..............:

You’ve been wrestling since 2008 – how did it all start for you?
Dynamo : I come from a martial arts background and have a black belt in TaeKwonDo, a friend ran a wrestling club and asked me if I would be interested in trying out wrestling, I thought why not, so I went along and gave it a go and never looked back.  The club I was with soon dissipated and through the contacts I had made I decided to go independart.  It was tough going and hard work but I built a list of regular clients and through shows I made a good go of it and have now appeared in multiple clips, shows, videos and magazines.

At what stage did you think that you could do this as “a job” and get paid for something you enjoy ?
It happened fairly soon after I started, I was offered money for session wrestling and thought if I can get paid doing it then why not.  I train hard so why not make some pocket money out of it too.

Several female wrestlers (including yourself) do fetish modelling as well as wrestling – why do you think that is? Do you think the two go together?

I learnt early on that session wrestling is a huge fetish, I was doing some wrestling clips for a client and he was also a photographer, He asked me to do some promo shots and then asked me to do some glamour style, I was kind of hooked.  I met a few models who worked in different genres of modelling but because of my age (the wrong side of 30) I thought I was far too old.  However, I met some very interesting people who made me rethink and give it a go.  I sort of fell into fetish modelling as that's where I was most comfortable, I do other styles as well and am versatile but my heart lies with fetish modelling.
 

 

You have your own wrestling studio now – Dee’s Wrestling Den in Wokingham . What made you decide to have your own place and how has it been so far?It was in the back of my mind for a long while, I was constantly travelling to London for sessions and after 2 hours travelling each way and then if you get a no show it was a long day for nothing.  I very much enjoy working in London but just wanted somewhere a little closer to home so I could do more late sessions and last minute bookings, and of course it meant I didn't have to work around other wrestlers bookings and be more flexible.  My studio is a multi purpose studio and was primarily opened as a playspace for me to work from in all my areas.  Modelling, Domming and wrestling.  It has spiralled and is now a very successful photography studio, a dungeon where myself and another mistress works from and a mat room where I can train and hold sessions, events and filming.  It has been a massive success that I could never have imagined.

 

 

I often wrestle at Pippa’s in Manchester as it is the closest to where I like.  What are the best or most memorable places you have wrestled at (besides your own place of course !)

Its hard to say as each venue has its own merits.  Pippa's is of course one of the best as it has such variety with the ring and mat rooms.  But I just as much enjoy working at Monica's and Pippa the Rippas in London.  I have also recently been working in Birmingham at TC wrestling and he has a fantastic venue to work and film from.  

 

 

There seem to be so many girls offering wrestling nowadays – why do you think this is, and does this mean it’s more difficult for people to get session work ?

I think its because some girls have in their heads its easy money, its actually so far from the truth! Which is why a lot of the girls now don't hang around long.  It does it make it harder to get sessions but I still have a long list of regulars who come back time and time again to keep me busy.  You'll soon find as a session wrestler that your reputation means everything and that takes years to build up and that's why people book.  Doing events, shows, filming and marketing yourself is very important.  However, some girls don't want to put the leg work in and that's why they don't last in the industry.

 

 

 

You don’t offer topless or nude matches, but several companies feature nude and topless matches for video download. Have you ever considered doing this or do you prefer to keep it more focussed on wrestling ?

I have done topless wrestling for several companies, however I only do it with female wrestlers.  I have never done or ever will do nude wrestling as even though I do nude modelling, I don't work to open leg levels, I just wouldn't feel comfortable nude wrestling and would rather concentrate on my wrestling than who can see what I had for lunch lol.  I don't offer topless mixed wrestling as again I just don't feel comfortable with it and I believe everyone has their own ideas and levels and shouldn't go past them purely for money.

  

 

With this in mind, have you seen a change since you started in the type of girls who begin wrestling i.e. those who are models first and then do some fetish wrestling, and those who have done, for example, Taewondo (like you) and put the competitive wrestling side first ? Or has it always been like this?

Oh there are definitely more models on the wrestling scene now than when I started.  I think that it's so much more popular now than it was several years ago that more models are being introduced to it and doing filming work.  I also see models do more fantasy style work than competitive work.  Face sitting is very popular and even though not strictly wrestling it is incorporated a lot into sessions.  It's nice to see a girl come onto the scene though who is willing and eager to put in the ground work and build herself up, to progress to a stage where she becomes a well respected and known wrestler.  One name in particular springs to mind, Axa Jay, she has worked hard and earned the respect.  She has come on in leaps and bounds in the part year and I really love seeing that.

 

 

What do you personally enjoy about wrestling ?

I personally love the rush I get from wrestling, it gives me confidence and has built up my strength and fitness.  For the domination side of things I love to be in control and it gives me a sense of being in control of another person.  I'm naturally very competitive and find this gives me a controlled environment to be like that.   

You offer a range of matches, but which kind do you as a competitor like the most ?

It depends what kind of mood I'm in, sometimes I just love a good tussle which makes me work hard and gives a great adrenaline rush.  Other times I feel more playful and enjoy a fantasy style session.  It depends on who the client is as well as I have become good friends with a lot of them and know the exact kind of session they want.   

With mixed wrestling,  besides men being (usually) stronger than women, what other differences do you find ? Also, do you have a preference?

Actually I find the women are much more competitive than men, especially if they are new on the scene as maybe they think they have something to prove by beating an established wrestler.  Unfortunately that's where most injuries also occur.  If I have a match with a female wrestler who has been trained and knows what she is doing I much prefer that, even if I lose.  When I have mixed matches its normally a matter of technique to beat them.  Of course most men are naturally strong but even that's useless when you have them in an armbar ;-)

 

 

Away from the mat, what do you do to unwind ?

I don't have much time to unwind, with running the studio, modelling, wrestling and being a pro domme,any time I do have I like to spend with my husband and kids.  Mind you, both kids are teenagers now so they have a better social life than me!  I do however have a monthly massage and facial which is 'my time' :-)
 

 

Do you have an wrestling or fetish events lined up at the moment ?

I will be in Manchester for Pippa's event in March which I always look forward too.  I have a new girl starting soon which I am about to start to train.  The studio is very busy with different projects going on and I am going to do some fantastic collaborations this year with various people so 2014 will be an exciting year.
 

 

Lastly, why should people book a session with you ?

If you session with me I can guarantee you laughs, I am bubbly and thoroughly enjoy my sessions.  I like to make them fun and am versatile to your levels of ability.  I am told I have strong thighs and love to tease my clients with them.  I love a good banter and work hard to ensure every session is enjoyable.

 

Want to find out more ? Contact Dynamo at :

http://www.wrestlingdynamo.co.uk

http://www.mistress-dynamo.co.uk

 

 

On the Mat : Venom

Females wrestlers invariably have a pseudonym which should give their opponents an idea of the type of person they are taking on. Think of those you know - which names come to mind and which names do you think match the type of wrestler they are ? One of the names that has always stuck in my mind is Venom : a 2-syllable poisonous, sometimes lethal, noun, that is presented to us in the guise of a skillful, pretty, experienced fighter.

So, I started by asking Venom about her name............

I gather that many girls choose certain “stage” names because they are close to their “real” name, but I get the impression that your moniker relates to your fighting skills………….

Venom : Yes anyone who has been on the receiving end will tell you I can be quite deadly, but I don't use brute strength I like to trap people in bad positions and feel them struggle.

 

 

So how did you discover a love for all things fighting ?

I always beat the crap out of my little brother growing up haha but it got serious when I started training muay Thai and Brazilian jiujitsu when I was about 19. 

 

Is this still a hobby for you or do you see this as your “job” ?

Its a bit of both but I also have a full time day job for a charity saving the world!

Several female wrestlers do fetish modelling as well as wrestling – is this something that interests you?

Its not something I have explored much yet but in the future who knows. Most of my pictures show off my sportier side.

You describe yourself as a “professional martial artist” with experience in a variety of different fighting formats. With this in mind, do you think those who offer fantasy wrestling or facesitting sessions as “lessening”wrestling as an professional form?

I enjoy fantasy sessions occasionally, it's fun dressing up and acting out a scrip. I don't think face sitting is wrestling it's more a fetish for guys interested in being humiliated and controlled by hot women.

 

What are the best or most memorable places you have wrestled at ?

Wrestling in new work for Doommaidens and femwin was great fun! I'll be back over there in March. Pippas shows at the wrestling factory are always a good gig too, it feels more dramatic in the ring!

 

There seem to be so many girls offering wrestling nowadays – how does this affect your attitude to what you do?

I'm confident in my ability and still undefeated in female or mixed matches. Most people are surprised that off the mat I'm quite a chilled relaxed person but fighting brings out my inner bad ass!

 

What do you personally get out of wrestling – is winning everything ?

I won't lie I love winning and over powering guys but mostly I enjoy meeting so many interesting people, traveling to exciting places and the physical rush and adrenaline you get after a good match with a worthy opponent.

You are pretty up-front about what your experience and skills, so what kind of people tend to book sessions with you ?

A whole range! Mostly I think it's guys attracted to strong athletic women or those who enjoy pain and domination. Most of my matches are comp or semi comp although I'm getting more requests for fantasy sessions.

Away from the mat, what do you do to unwind ?

I don't spend much time away but if I want to relax I read a good book or run a bubble bath.

Is there anything you really want to accomplish this year ?

I'll mainly be focusing on progressing my bjj skills and doing lots of competitions.

 

Lastly, why should people book a session with you ?

For the thrill of the fight, and to get your ass kicked by a girl of course!

Interested ? Find out more :

 

 

http://www.mwmuk.net/girls/venom.html

 

 twitter @venom_mwm

           

On the mat : Miss Lina

It can be tricky to find wrestlers who are prepared to be interviewed and asked about themselves. Not everyone has something to say, or even if they have, don't necessarily want to say it to you ! This all means it is necessary to look for females who are involved in different fetishes, of which wrestling is one. With this in mind, I have been able to interview the stunning Miss Lina (www.misslina.com) who resides and practise her facesitting, domination, and wrestling in Bournemouth.


Who wouldn't want to ??

So Miss Lina, how long have you been wrestling ?

Miss Lina : I first started doing session wrestling about 8 years ago, in 2006.

Was it something that began with the other fetishes you do or was it part of an exercise routine?

I have always been an active person and have been training bjj, mma and other martial arts for quite some time but it was a friend of mine, Miss Zara, who since has retired, that got me involved with wrestling. She had been doing session wrestling for some time when we met at a corporal punishment photo shoot and it is through her that I got involved with session wrestling.

You're originally from Sweden   - is mixed wrestling popular over there, or is it harder to find ?

 

I think there is a fair bit of interest in mixed session wrestling in Sweden, I am contacted every so often by my fellow countrymen. However, with Sweden only having a population of about 9.5 million the demand is not quite as large as in, for example, the UK so that also limits the number of wrestlers working there.

Everyone remembers their first wrestling experience. How did you first feel before and after you had yours?

My very first wrestling tournament was for Femwin and I remember being extremely nervous before getting there. I can't actually remember the results from the matches but the main thing I came away from the tournament with was how much I enjoyed it and how friendly and nice everyone was, both wrestlers and spectators.

Several female wrestlers do fetish modelling as well as wrestling – why do you think that is? Do you think the two go together?

I think the two go very well together as wrestling is quite often seen as a fetish by a lot of people. Most of the wrestlers I know are very comfortable with who they are and don't mind being in front of a camera so to me it is quite a natural combination.

When people wrestle you, do they have a choice of what you wear?

Obviously if someone wants a semi-comp/comp session it is restricted to clothing that is not going to be obstructive while wrestling but if it is a fantasy session it can be pretty much anything.

I know there are several companies often feature topless or nude matches which can be quite lucrative. Is that something you would ever consider?

Personally I don't do nude wrestling. I am happy to do topless wrestling if it is with another female but I never do mixed wrestling topless.

You are based in Bournemouth. Do you find it restrictive being in one place ? Do you ever travel to wrestle ?

I do travel on occasion but that is mainly when I fancy a change of scenery. I generally find myself very busy with sessions here in Bournemouth so I don't need to travel unless I want to.

 

You offer a wide range of wrestling sessions, including oil and fully competitive. What kind of wrestling do you prefer the most ?

The reason I offer a variety of sessions is that I would get a bit bored if they were constantly the same. One of the things I love about doing sessions is the variety if offers. Every person I see likes to do something different and it never gets boring.

 

What do you personally enjoy about wrestling ? Is it connected to your love of domination or other things ?

Wrestling sessions to me are great and I love the variety they offer. Whether it is the fantasy version, where I get to overpower the burglar and make them regret breaking in and I get to air my dominant side. Or it is a semi-comp/comp session where I get to practise my skill.

 

Being a session wrestler also lets me meet a lot of people from all different walks of life and places and it gives the opportunity to travel and see many different places and things.

I imagine you have wrestled men as well as women – besides men being (usually) stronger than women, what other differences do you find ? Also, do you have a preference?

I personally don't mind whether I wrestle men or women but apart from the obvious strength difference there is also the size and weight.

 

If I was to generalise on a competitive level; When I wrestle women they tend to be other session wrestlers so they have a higher skill level. I mainly tend to wrestle men for private sessions and unless they have a background in, for example, judo or bjj they tend to mainly rely on their size and strength advantage, not so much technique.

There seems to have been a rise in the amount women who offer wrestling as a fetish. Why do you think there has been an increase?

I would say that it is mainly down to the internet making it known to people that there is such a thing as mixed session wrestling. By making it more readily available it has broadened the audience a lot on both the supply and demand side. I also think by being more readily available it has helped lift the "social stigma" attached to fetishes in general by making people realise that they are not the only ones interested in this.

What does Miss Lina do away from wrestling to unwind ?

Well, I don't actually get away from wrestling too much as one of my favourite hobbies is bjj but apart from that I do like taking my 4 dogs out for walks and I love reading and travelling. I even manage to fit some horse riding in every so often.

Finally, why should people consider wrestling you ?

I have many years experience as a mistress which comes in very handy for the fantasy sessions. I love role-plays and I am happy to act out most scenarios. I have been training bjj and other martial arts for many years and currently have a blue belt in bjj, which gives me an edge for the competitive sessions and I am able to give people a proper match.

 

However, I think one of the main reasons why someone should come and see me for a session is that I am a person who has a genuine love for the sport.

Okay that's great. Thanks a lot for speaking to me.

 

 

Want to find out more ?

 

http://www.misslina.com/ - follow the "sessions" link and then click "wrestling"

  

https://www.facebook.com/MistressLina