The Grapplers Perspective
Welcome to The Grapplers Perspective Podcast, formally The Everyday Perspective! We're your Co-Hosts, Paul and Danny, we're both BJJ fanatics and Health and Fitness Professionals but essentially, everyday blokes. We talk to Grapplers (and occasionally other interesting people) to get their perspective and learn what we can about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Grappling, physical and mental health, fitness and nutrition.
- Banter
- BJJ and Grappling
- Fitness and Nutrition
- Men's Physical & Mental Health
**New Episodes Weekly!**
Video Episodes exclusively on YouTube @thegrapplersperspective.
Disclaimer: The topics discussed on the podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only.
Episodes
79 episodes
#79 - Kit Dale - The Simple Secret to Passing Any Guard In Jiu Jitsu
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on Kit's recent return to competition, the Giles trials, fighting Xande Ribeiro, how he systemically passed an impassable guard, how you can pass any guard in Jiu Jitsu, how people should learn, his White...
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Episode 79
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1:10:17
#78 - Mike Bidwell - Doing BJJ After 40, Here's How to Stay Uninjured on the Mats
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on life as a grappler after 40, BJJ after 40 online community, diminishing returns, weight training & diet for longevity, TRT use & abuse and much more. Mike Bidwell is a BJJ Black Be...
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Episode 78
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1:16:22
#77 - Chris Wojcik - Improve Your Jiu Jitsu By Swapping Your Ego For Creativity
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on the mindset required to innovate and acquire skill in jiu jitsu, training at B-Team and managing the camera's, his strength and recovery programme, how getting the ADCC ended a crisis, CJI 2 and much m...
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Episode 77
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57:39
#76 - Faris Ben-Lamkadem - Coach Faris Explains His Decisions After Controversial CJI Euro Trials
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on the recent, chaotic and controversial CJI Euro trials, why he picked show girls over a pit wall, why Eoghan O'Flanagan isn't in the team, if he did Taylor dirty with ADCC overtime, why Paul was the wil...
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Episode 76
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1:22:52
#75 - Brandon Reed - Daisy Fresh CJI 2 Squad Member Was Trolling Us The Entire Time
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on his recent European seminar tour and visiting some of the best gyms in Europe, why he hated winning NoGi Worlds, his time training at Standard Jiu Jitsu with Greg Souders, what makes a great coach in B...
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Episode 75
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2:05:18
#74 - Linus von Schrenk & Dima Murovanni - Coach Dima & His German Prodigy Discuss B-Team's CJI 2 Squad
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on ze germans experience in Austin, Linus' recent big wins and getting concussed by Nicky Rod, Dima predicts WNO (was he right?), B-Team CJI Squad selection and much more. Dima Murovanni is B...
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Episode 74
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1:21:44
#73 - Giancarlo Bodoni - Inside The Training and Mindset of a 2x ADCC World Champion
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Episode 73
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1:33:03
#72 - Declan Moody - CJI Australasia Squad, Experience at B-Team and Life in Austin
00:00 Intro02:53 Australian CJI Trials06:00 Declan’s Background10:58 Training Gi15:38 Australasia Squad22:41 Other Squads25:24 CJI Ruleset33:37 ADCC Reflections37:03 Training in Japan44:27 Weird Austin50:...
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Episode 72
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1:14:10
#71 - Dan Bassett - Grappler On A Mission To Wrist Lock Ringworm and Staph - Grappler's Soap
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on skn infections and how to avoid them, Eddie Hall fighting MMA, different grappling styles, using steroids and TRT, dealing with dangerous spaz’s and much more.Mr (Dan) Bassett is the Founder an...
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Episode 71
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1:44:14
#70 - Stuart Cooper - The Journey and Insights of Jiu Jitsu's Most Iconic Filmmaker
Guest Stuff:Insta - https://www.instagram.com/stuartcooperfilmsFilms - https://www.youtube.com/user/stuartcooperfilmsPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/StuartCooperFilms00:00 Intro02:19 Visiting London07:42 Travelling...
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Episode 70
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1:03:41
#69 - Felipe Pena - How to Develop a Tough Mentality and Be Elite in BJJ Competition
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on his rivalry with Gordon and why a 5th match needs to happen, why he wants the Victor Hugo fight, how IBJJF could compete with pro NoGi promotions, his training and competition prep breakdown and much m...
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Episode 69
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56:46
#68 - Steven Henshall - BJJ Comp Paying Blue Belts What ADCC Paid Female Champions
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on how and why Ikigai is paying Blue Belts more than ADCC pay females, why black belts are such divas, how the game has evolved, leg locks in the modern game, Steve background training with the Aspinall's...
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Episode 68
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1:30:25
#67 - Elliot Steel - Twisted Testicles and Concussion: A Comics Experience of Jiu Jitsu
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on the time Elliot got horribly injured on the mats, using BJJ against a mugger before getting kissed, BJJ etiquette, the belt system, teenage freaks, cult behaviours and much more. Elliot St...
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Episode 67
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1:54:53
#66 - PJ Barch - I Was Already A Black Belt When I Really Started Learning Jiu Jitsu
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Episode 66
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1:37:19
#64 - Roy Dean - Getting From White to Black Belt in BJJ: What You Need At Each Belt
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on why Roy started creating belt grading demonstrations, what he believes the standards are from white to black belt, what is takes to be a coach and a role model in jiu jitsu, the art of teaching and muc...
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Episode 64
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1:23:48
#63 - Ollie Kelly, Matador - Your Favourite BJJ Athlete Could Be A Swipe Away With New App
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Episode 63
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1:20:17
#62- Espen Mathiesen - How To Succeed in Competition With One Of Europes Top Grapplers
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on Espen's different training methods, training in Norway, his training breakdown, approach to competition, competition mentality, to Gi or not to Gi, strong opinions on steroids and much more. <...
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Episode 62
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1:19:30
#61 Sebastian Brosche - Why Blue Belts Are Better BJJ Teachers Than Many Black Belts
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on what makes us stiff and how to unlock our bodies, the different approaches to mobility, the best warm up and cool downs, why Blue Belts make such good coaches and much more. Sebastia...
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Episode 61
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1:24:17
#60 - Diren Kartal - I See The Black Belts With No Bum, Get The Most Injuries
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on how Craig Jones ended up being oiled up in Turkey wrestling, the different personalities in jiu jitsu, if the nerds are good or bad, what the best gym work is to supplement your jiu jitsu, if steroids ...
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Episode 60
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1:26:32
#59 - Ian Daube - Will American Wrestlers Taking Over Jiu Jitsu Change It Forever
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on why so many American Wrestlers are switching to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, will see an evolution of American Jiu Jitsu or Brazilian Wrestling, the controversy around high level wrestlers competing at coloure...
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Episode 59
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1:19:56
#58 - Pat Downey - I'd Smash Nicky Rod, Like In Wrestling, That's Why CJI Protected Him
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on and much more. Co-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard)Audio and Video Edited and Produced by Paul JohnsonInsta - https://www.instagram.com/pj_fitness and https://w...
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Episode 58
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46:17
#57 - Kyvann Gonzalez - Ecological Dynamics For BJJ Explained Without Scientific Jargon
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on what Ecological Dynamics and the Constraints Led Approach is without the scientific jargon, our reaction the debate between Greg Souders, Tom DeBlass and Big Dan, discussion around the common objection...
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Episode 57
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1:41:16
#56 - Danny Allen - Can Popular Podcaster Become The Best Blue Belt in Britain
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on Ikigai 6, Danny's upcoming 16 man blue belt tournament for a £5,000 cash prize, his planned fight prep, Danny's competition experience, his upbringing, going from football to BJJ, his thoughts on BJJ p...
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Episode 56
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1:36:51
#55 - Marco Canha - You Can’t Talk To Me About Competition, If You’re Not Competing
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on the evolution of competition, how to prep as an older athlete, different rulesets, new belt standards, if evolution will ruin tradition, Marco's origin story and much more. Marco Canha is ...
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Episode 55
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1:39:55
