Josh Barnett, an American mixed martial artist, submission, and professional wrestler, has been appointed a guest coach for New Japan Pro-Wrestling Noge Dojo.
Through its official site, New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced Josh Barnett’s appearance as a temporary coach on Friday, October 4, 2024.
The 46-year-old Josh Barnett, with his years of experience in martial arts and wrestling, will serve as an interim and guest coach for NJPW.
Highlights
- New Japan Pro-Wrestling appointed Josh Barnett as a temporary coach for this October.
- He will be giving technical instruction to young athletes at the Noge Dojo.
- Josh Barnett began his professional wrestling career with the NJPW organization; before that, he worked as a professional mixed martial artist with several renowned promotion companies.
Furthermore, Josh Barnett will provide technical instruction to young athletes as a guest coach at the Noge Dojo this October.
Similarly, Josh Barnett shared a post on Twitter expressing her excitement to serve as a special guest coach for the Noge Dojo with the caption:
“Kick, submission, suplex for one, strong style for another,“
Josh Barnett also stated:
“Just like my master Karl Gotch, who was also involved in the training of many wrestlers, I am extremely honored to be appointed as a temporary coach for New Japan wrestlers.I hope to be able to follow the basics of ‘catch as catch can’ and the same style of technical instruction as the many legends who have come out of the New Japan dojo. Let’s once again confirm the source of New Japan’s strength.”
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Likewise, many of his fans and followers are also excited to see Josh Barnett as a guest coach.
One of his fans wrote that he has learned a great deal from Josh Barnett’s taped training videos on catch wrestling and loves learning the history of catch.
With his exceptional wrestling and martial arts skills, Josh Barnett has won the hearts of millions and has also become an inspiration for several youth wrestlers.
Josh Barnett Began His Professional Wrestling Career With NJPW!
This is not the first time Josh Barnett has worked with the New Japan Pro-Wrestling Organization. He began his professional wrestling career with the NJPW in 2003.
Moreover, his first match as a professional wrestler in 2003, on January 4, was with professional Japanese wrestler and champion Yuji Nagata for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship at Tokyo Dome.
Kick, Submission, Suplex for one.
— 𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝖂𝖆𝖗𝖒𝖆𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖗 (@JoshLBarnett) October 4, 2024
Strong Style for another. https://t.co/eP4wOIxRJU
Josh Barnett also wrestled several matches during 2003 and 2004. He further formed a tag team with American retired professional wrestler Perry Saturn in the NJPW tour, Fighting Spirit 2003.
Likewise, during his tenure as a professional wrestler at NJPW, Josh wrestled over 50 matches for the NJPW promotion in total.
After years, Josh Barnett reunited with NJPW and further began working as a color commentator for NJPW’s weekly program on AXS TV.
To date, he has continuously contributed his wrestling skills and knowledge to the New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
Before Josh’s professional wrestling career, he also served as a professional mixed martial artist.
He further debuted professionally mixed martial arts in Washington on January 11, 1997, against Chris Charnos for the United Full Contact Federation.
Similarly, Throughout his MMA career, he has worked with several renowned martial arts promotion companies, including UFC, PRIDE, Pancrase, World Victory Road, and many more. He continues to wrestle as a professional MMA fighter.
Additional Information
- Josh Barnett was born Joshua Lawrence Barnett on November 10, 1977, in Seattle, Washington, United States. He had a troubled past and often involved himself in fights, which made him participate in several anger management programs.
- He attended Ballard High School, where he showcased his amazing wrestling and football skills. He also trained in judo, karate, and Muay Thai.
- Josh won the gold medal in the IBJJF World No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Championship on November 8, 2009.
