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The Grapplers Perspective
Author: Paul Johnson & Danny Allen
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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
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Video Episodes exclusively on YouTube @thegrapplersperspective.
Disclaimer: The topics discussed on the podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only.
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Adam Singer shares his 25-year journey in coaching BJJ and MMA, explaining how ecological dynamics and the constraints-led approach creates more effective grapplers despite less technical instruction. • SBG's "aliveness" approach filters effective techniques through realistic testing • Traditional drilling methods often fail to transfer to live situations • Ecological coaching creates environments where students learn through problem-solving • Students become effective before becoming effici...
Eddie Bravo shares the evolution of his revolutionary no-gi jiu-jitsu system and the development of Combat Jiu-Jitsu as a bridge between sport grappling and MMA. He discusses his journey from questioning traditional gi training to creating innovative formats that keep jiu-jitsu connected to its fighting roots. • Excitement about 10th Planet's team (Gio, Alan Sanchez, PJ Barch, Ryan Aiken, Kyle Boehm) competing at upcoming CJI 2 event • Origins of Eddie's preference for no-gi jiu-jitsu stemmi...
Grippo joins us to discuss his opponent change for Who's Number One, his experience competing in Kazakhstan, and his journey on the UFC BJJ reality show. • Sharing the recent change from facing Owen Jones to Max Hansen at Who's Number One • Breaking down why he felt confident against Owen's leg entanglement game • Reflecting on the surprising quality and camaraderie at the AIGA tournament in Kazakhstan • Describing a tough loss via leg lock that served as a valuable learning experience • Reve...
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on where Priit's martial arts journey started, his defensive Jiu Jitsu innovations and teaching, how the BJJ Globetrotters Camps changed his life, early days with SBG, why he switched from SBG to Ecological Dynamics, how to correctly scale and much more. Priit Mihkelson is a 3rd degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt from Estonia, and is widely considered to be one of Europe's biggest innovators of Jiu Jitsu. He received his black belt in 2012, an...
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on Paul's experience at the CJI Euro Trials, what he thinks of the English and our breakfast, how he nearly ended up in the Americas squad, how he juggles his career as a busy lawyer and being an elite grappler and much more. Paul Ardila is a decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) black belt known for his success in both Gi and No-Gi grappling competitions. He's a notable figure in the BJJ community, particularly recognized for his achievements in t...
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on The Gothlord's potential match with Pat Downey, how he developed his unorthodox style of grappling, what difference getting a coach made, his training split and approach, his mental preparation, his comp warm up, his thoughts on UFC and much more. Shane 'The Gothlord' Curtis is a BJJ Black Belt and UK Professional Grappler. He has on most of the UK's major shows including Polaris and Grapplefest. He is known for his unorthodox, exciting BJJ st...
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on how he went from being known as a bit of gym hero to winning ADCC trials and shocking the world at CJI 1 in one year, how he developed his renowned guard game, current NoGi grappling culture, the upcoming CJI 2 event and much more. Luas Kanard is an Australian Professional Grappler who gained notoriety when he submitted Victor Hugo at the Inaugural Craig Jones Invitational in 2024, winning him submission of the event. Guest Stuff: Insta...
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on Seth's legit BJJ background, how he met Craig Jones and started B-Team, Creating CJI 1, what the Fair Fight Foundation really do, what Craig Jones is really like off camera, thoughts on the controversial Euro trials, UFC BJJ and much more. Seth Belisle is a BJJ Black Belt, Co-Founder and Effective CEO of B-Team Jiu Jitsu, President of the Craig Jones Invitational, Founder and President of the Fair Fight Foundation, and the man keeping Craig Jo...
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 Belt Movie and much more. Kit Dale is a Black Belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and is Australia’s most decorated Brazilian jiu-jitsu athlete of all time. He received his black belt by multiple time world champion Yuri Simoes in 2013, after training f...
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 Belt and Founder of the Online Community BJJ After 40. Through this community, Mike supports thousands of older grapplers with staying on the mats for as long as possible. Guest Stuff: Insta - https://www.instagram.com/bjjafter40/ Facebook - https://www....
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 more. Chris Wojcik is a black belt Jiu Jitsu fighter and innovator, currently competing professionally under the B-Team in Austin, Texas. Chris is a ADCC and WNO vet, and is the 88kg in B-Teams CJI 2 Squad. He is also known for BJJ writing and is ...
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 wildcard pick, who was originally planned to be in the team, CJI squad tactics and much more. Faris 'Faradinho' Ben-Lamkadem is a British BJJ Black Belt under Roger Gracie, 2024 IBJJF NoGi World Champion, and CJI 2 Euro Misfits Squad Coach. Guest S...
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 BJJ, CJI speculations and predictions and much more. Brandon Reed BJJ Brown Belt, Pedigo CJI 2 Squad Member, ADCC Trials Medalist, ADCC Worlds Competitor, 3x National Champion Wrestler & 4x All-American, IBJJF NoGi World Champion (Blue a...
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 BJJ Black Belt and B-Team Jiu Jitsu's Head Coach. Linus is a BJJ Brown Belt under Dima, 2024 Purple Belt NoGi World Champion and rising star in the Pro Grappling scene. Guest Stuff: Dima's Insta - https://www.instagram.com/dima_murovanni/ Linus' Insta -...
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on how to train like an ADCC champion, the best way to develop skill, how to create a winning mindset, what it's really like to train under John Danaher, the New Wave CJI team and much more. Giancarlo Bodoni is a BJJ Black and the Current -88kg 2x ADCC World Champion, currently training under John Danaher at New Wave. He considered one of the planet’s best pound-for-pound ground fighters. Guest Stuff: Insta - https://www.instagram.com/giancarlob...
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on Declan's thoughts of the CJI trials and format, the Aussie squad vs the other squads, his background, training at B-Team and much more. Declan Moody is an Australian BJJ Black Belt and Competitor, fighting out of B-Team in Austin, TX. He is an ADCC vet, ADCC Asian Oceania trials winner and is the CJI Australasia 'Giles Trials' Winner. Extra Stuff: Insta - https://www.instagram.com/declan_moody/ White Monster Podcast - https://www.instagram.co...
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 and Owner of Mr Bassett's Grapplers Soap. Known as The World's Most Violent Soap Maker, Dan is a BJJ Purple Belt, Notorious Oil Checker, Fighter, Ex-Armed Forces, RNLI, UK Fire Fighter... and an Artist (Gay!) Extra Stuff: Mr Bassett's Grappler's Soap - https:/...
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on Stuart’s terrorfying experience with London’s knife crime, how he started film making, getting banned from ADCC, how grappling has changed and much more. Stuart Cooper is a BJJ Black Belt, best known for his motivational and inspiring films featuring some of the biggest BJJ events and athletes ever. Guest Stuff: Insta - https://www.instagram.com/stuartcooperfilms Films - https://www.youtube.com/user/stuartcooperfilms Patreon - https://www.pat...
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 more. Felipe “Preguiça” Pena is a BJJ Black Belt, Weight and Absolute ADCC World Champion, Weight and Absolute IBJJF NoGi World Champion, 2x IBJJF Gi World Champion, BJJ Stars Heavyweight GP Champion, multiple time Abu Dhabi World Pro Champion and...
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 and much more. Steven Henshall is the founder of Henshall BJJ and Ikigai Submission Grappling. A former MMA champion and BJJ black belt (under Andy Aspinall, father of UFC heavyweight Tom aspinall) Steven has extensive experience in grappling as...
this guys a fucking legend. he went through a lot. inspirationl