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
64 episodes
#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
#54 - Greg Souders - BJJ Instructional Shortcuts Are A Lie, All You Need Is Live Work
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on the science of Ecological Dynamics and the Constraints Led Approach (CLA) explained in (near) simple terms, how we learn as humans, Greg's foundational framework, what the key focus of practice should ...
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Episode 54
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1:29:14
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#53 - Alain Pozo - Modern BJJ is Mixed Grappling Arts, You Have To Be Progressive
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on the UK BJJ scene in the early days, the Essex Foxcatcher, BJJ politics, why schools go the self defence route, why we need to be progressive in BJJ, coaching Taylor Pearman, developing kids, staying he...
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Episode 53
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1:57:01
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#52 - Josh Saunders - There is Nothing In Between You And What You Want, It’s Just You!
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on Josh's approach to training and how he got a black belt in 4 years,, what you should focus on to get good at BJJ, how to create a winning mindset, steroids and the impact on performance, why men in par...
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Episode 52
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1:06:35
#51 - Natan Levy - Isreali MMA Fighter Makes It To The UFC A Pro Debut at 26 Years Old
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on Natan's early years in Isreal, his brutal introduction to Kung Fu, his hilarious journey in Japan, travelling to Vegas alone at 22 to chase his dream, his constant set backs, taking a Dana White's Cont...
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Episode 51
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1:23:30
#50 - Tyler Spangler - UFC Star Threatened Me For Subbing Black Belt & Claiming Their Gym
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on Tyler's approach to training using the constraints ecological approach, why he hates competing in BJJ, how becoming a BJJ YouTuber caused him to fall out with his coach, how he got banned from gyms, wh...
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Episode 50
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59:50
#49 - Dima Murovanni - B-Team's Head Coach Breaks Down Their ADCC/CJI Training Camp
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on Dima's Jiu Jitsu experience, his Powerlifting and Fitness background, details on his injury, his very in depth breakdown of how he designs his camps, his analysis of the B-Team and their performances, ...
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Episode 49
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1:25:46
#48 - Josef Mogh - Jiu Jitsu Has To Be A Show and Athletes Are The Characters
Expect to get the grapplers perspective how XMartial and the team were created, Josef's background and passion for Martial Arts, what he learned from the biggest brands about marketing, how to build self confidence and be unstoppable, what we n...
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Episode 48
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1:43:34
#47 - Owen Jones - ADCC Reaction, B-Team Camp, BJJ Travels, and His Big Announcement
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on Owen's standout performances from day 1 of ADCC, his breakdown and reflections on his loss in day 2, his prep including working with J Flo and B-Team, living in the B-Team 'Crack House', his travels si...
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Episode 47
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1:38:26
#46 - Ethan Crelinsten - He’s A Vicious, Gritty Spaz That Requires Minimal Athleticism
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on the simple men doing the blue chip challenge, Ethan going from full baked teenager to elite professional grappler, his time training at Tristar and Renzo's, starting the B-Team, his training and recove...
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Episode 46
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1:10:17
#45 - Kenny Kim - BJJ Saves Lives: Mat Made Docuseries Creator Explains How
Expect to get the everyday perspective on the Mat Made docuseries, how Kenny came up with the idea, the true cost of creating the episodes, why BJJ has such a positive impact on people's lives, the most compelling stories, his time with Tom DeB...
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Episode 45
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1:14:45
#44 - Kris Barras - The Music Industry Is Full of People Who Need A Punch in the Face
Expect to get the everyday perspective Kris Barras went from being a local fighter and promoter to international Rock Star, MMA scene in the 00's, stories from training at Xtreme Couture in Vegas, getting signed to a record label, touring with ...
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Episode 44
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1:50:41
#43 - Victor Hugo Explains His Training, Comp Prep, Athlete Pay & Reflects on CJI
Expect to get the everyday perspective on Victor's reflections after his CJI loss, his thoughts on the whole weekend including Nicky Rod's performance, BJJ athlete pay situation, his future with ADCC, his journey through the coloured belts and ...
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Episode 43
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1:45:08
#42- Carlos Machado - BJJ Coral Belt Shares His Wisdom on Teaching and Learning
Expect to get the everyday perspective on what it meant to receive his coral belt in BJJ, what it was like growing up in a house with 5 brothers all training BJJ, training with the his uncles and cousins that Gracie's, his memories of tra...
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Episode 42
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1:31:09
#41 - Jordan Preisinger - I Pulled Guard Against A Knife Attacker, Here's What Happened...
Expect to get the everyday perspective on Jordan's experience on the Ultimate Self-Defence Championships, if he's really pull guard in a real knife fight, how he adapts his training to manage injuries, his journey with combat sports, if people ...
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Episode 41
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52:06
#40 - Brandon Reed - Dealing With Seminar Snipers After Eye Injury, ADCC and CJI
Expect to get the everyday perspective on Brandon's recent ADCC match with Pena, his thoughts on his friend and training partner Michael Pixley, how CJI compared to ADCC, how he nearly got blinded at an open mat, the precautions he now takes, h...
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Episode 40
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1:27:29
