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{{Company box| name            = LGIS (New)| image          = New LGIS-Logo.JPG| caption        = Rita @ LGIS (New)| location        = Munich  Germany| years_active    = 1993 - 2000? | website        = various (see below)}}
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{{Company box| name            = LGIS (New)| image          = New LGIS-Logo.JPG| caption        = Cassia and Christiane @ LGIS (New)| location        = Munich  Germany| years_active    = 1993 - 2000? | website        = various (see below)}}
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'''[[LGIS (New)]]''' was a female/mixed wrestling and boxing video production company founded in Munich, Germany in 1993.  It had its origins in both the defunct companies [[LGIS (Old)]] and [[German Mat Club|GMC]].
 
'''[[LGIS (New)]]''' was a female/mixed wrestling and boxing video production company founded in Munich, Germany in 1993.  It had its origins in both the defunct companies [[LGIS (Old)]] and [[German Mat Club|GMC]].
  
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The company had a complicated history, beginning with the founding of [[LGIS (Old)]] in 1976 by Fred Strothman and Eric together with [[Angie Simon]]. By 1982 this company had ceased to exist, mainly due to the ill-health of Fred and declining interest/involvement on the part of Angie. Eric, and others formerly connected with the company, then decided to try to resurrect the original concept in 1985, the result being the [[German Mat Club|GMC]]. Later on some kind of dispute arose over distribution rights to their videos, and this group also fell apart in the late 80s.   
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The company had a complicated history, beginning with the founding of [[LGIS (Old)]] in 1976 by Fred Strothman and Eric together with [[Angie Simon]]. By 1982 this company had ceased to exist, mainly due to the ill-health of Fred and declining interest/involvement on the part of Angie. Eric, and others formerly connected with the company, then decided to try to resurrect the original concept in 1985, the result being the [[German Mat Club|GMC]]. Later on, some kind of dispute arose over distribution rights to their videos, and this group also fell apart in the late 80s.   
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By 1993 Eric was ready to try another relaunch - Fred had unfortunately died in the interim, and after Fred's death Eric got back the sole rights to the [[LGIS (Old)]] back catalogue, consisting of the only existing original movies of about 100 previous fights (1977-1980). [[Angie Simon]] also became involved with the project though not as an active participant. The intention was that the newly-formed '''LGIS (New)''' would provide a outlet for the sale and distribution of these original while also holding its own events and matches to create new material of its own. 
 
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By 1993 Eric was ready to try another relaunch - Fred had unfortunately died in the interim, and after Fred's death Eric got back the sole rights to the [[LGIS (Old)]] back catalogue, consisting of the only existing original movies of about 100 previous fights (1977-1980). [[Angie Simon]] also became involved with the project though not as an active participant. The intention was that the newly-formed '''LGIS (New)''' would provide a outlet for the sale and distribution of these original videos while also holding its own events and matches to create and sell new material of its own. The first boxing tournament was held before a small audience in 1994 and there was at least one such boxing or wrestling tournament per year throughout the rest of the 90's. In addition there were numerous individual matches of all categories staged in gymnasium settings over those years.
  
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The 1994 tournament featured a newcomer, [[Nicole Hartwig|Cassia]], who rapidly became the focal point of the group. Designated as "Captain" or sometimes vice-president, she fought in a huge number of competitive matches in all types while also refereeing bouts, introducing/interviewing fighters and generally being the face of the company. Most of the company roster consisted of girls with previous experience at [[German Mat Club|GMC]] including Christiane, Silke Roth, Ira, Claudia and Marion. In several cases ex-GMC girls chose '''LGIS (New)''' over '''[[Beka-Film]]''' as they preferred boxing to wrestling. One other newcomer also made a huge impression - English student [[Jenny Dawson]] proved to be
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fan favourite with her good looks and fearless boxing style.
  
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There was also briefly a satellite group based in Regensburg affiliated to '''LGIS (New)''' - known as '''Reg-Gang''', this was a small group of fighting enthusiasts who generated some videos sold by the main company.
  
  
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tion supplied by ''''''Arbie'''''' (AKA '''''''Count-Herout)''''''', '''German Mat Club''' ('''GMC''') was formed by people who had had connections with [[LGIS]] in the 1970's and who then triedWell-known referee [[Jeff the Ref|Jeff Long]] was associated with the group from the beginning and was frequently to be seen officiating in wrestling and boxing matches - the major difference between the new group and its predecessor was that wrestling was of equal importance to boxing. This group switched the focus from live events to videos (though it still held live events in front of small audiences, much like [[DWW]]). In 1986 one of the original founders withdrew due to ill-health and his place was taken by Dieter B. who subsequently was involved in the set-up of '''[[Beka-Film]]''' - this company provided an outlet for the sale and distribution of '''GMC''' products.  '''GMC''' had a roster of mostly German fighters, many of whom took part in numerous bouts. The best known name in the company roster was [[Susanne S|Susanne]] but other regular competitors from this group were Crys, Petra, Petsi, Rita, Sandra and Vera. Some '''GMC''' fighters were also active with the 'New LGIS' group formed by [[Nicole Hartwig|Cassia]] - Christiane, Ira and Silke - and there were occasional visiting fighters including [[Susan Strong|Susan]] and Sally from England.
 
  
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Revision as of 12:30, 15 October 2019

LGIS (New)

Cassia and Christiane @ LGIS (New)
Location Munich Germany
Years active 1993 - 2000?
Website various (see below)

LGIS (New) was a female/mixed wrestling and boxing video production company founded in Munich, Germany in 1993. It had its origins in both the defunct companies LGIS (Old) and GMC.

The company had a complicated history, beginning with the founding of LGIS (Old) in 1976 by Fred Strothman and Eric together with Angie Simon. By 1982 this company had ceased to exist, mainly due to the ill-health of Fred and declining interest/involvement on the part of Angie. Eric, and others formerly connected with the company, then decided to try to resurrect the original concept in 1985, the result being the GMC. Later on, some kind of dispute arose over distribution rights to their videos, and this group also fell apart in the late 80s.

By 1993 Eric was ready to try another relaunch - Fred had unfortunately died in the interim, and after Fred's death Eric got back the sole rights to the LGIS (Old) back catalogue, consisting of the only existing original movies of about 100 previous fights (1977-1980). Angie Simon also became involved with the project though not as an active participant. The intention was that the newly-formed LGIS (New) would provide a outlet for the sale and distribution of these original videos while also holding its own events and matches to create and sell new material of its own. The first boxing tournament was held before a small audience in 1994 and there was at least one such boxing or wrestling tournament per year throughout the rest of the 90's. In addition there were numerous individual matches of all categories staged in gymnasium settings over those years.

The 1994 tournament featured a newcomer, Cassia, who rapidly became the focal point of the group. Designated as "Captain" or sometimes vice-president, she fought in a huge number of competitive matches in all types while also refereeing bouts, introducing/interviewing fighters and generally being the face of the company. Most of the company roster consisted of girls with previous experience at GMC including Christiane, Silke Roth, Ira, Claudia and Marion. In several cases ex-GMC girls chose LGIS (New) over Beka-Film as they preferred boxing to wrestling. One other newcomer also made a huge impression - English student Jenny Dawson proved to be fan favourite with her good looks and fearless boxing style.

There was also briefly a satellite group based in Regensburg affiliated to LGIS (New) - known as Reg-Gang, this was a small group of fighting enthusiasts who generated some videos sold by the main company.






Gallery

  • GMC 1986 Event Line-up with visiting ref. Jeff Long

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