The Grapplers Perspective

<p>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.<br /><br />- Banter<br />- BJJ and Grappling<br />- Fitness and Nutrition<br />- Men's Physical & Mental Health<br /><br />**New Episodes Weekly!**<br /><br /></p><p>Video Episodes exclusively on YouTube @thegrapplersperspective.<br /><br />Disclaimer: The topics discussed on the podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only.</p>

#87 - Adam Singer - Coaching is About Creating Environments, Not Teaching Techniques

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...

09-02
01:39:49

#86 - Eddie Bravo - I'm Nearly Done Rolling, My Body's A Mess, I Keep Getting Hurt!

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...

08-26
35:58

#85 - Gianni Grippo - UFC BJJ Reality Show Was Mostly Staged, We Stayed In Hotels

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...

08-19
01:11:10

#84 - Priit Mihkelson - Why Defensive Jiu Jitsu Specialist Switched From SBG to Eco

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...

08-12
01:27:29

#83 - Paul Ardila - Lawyer By Day, Elite Grappler By Night and Sometimes at Weekends

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...

08-05
01:02:01

#82 - Shane Curtis - The Gothlord’s Unorthodox BJJ Style, Training & Comp Mindset

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...

07-29
01:04:08

#81 - Lucas Kanard - Developing the Guard that Shocked the Jiu Jitsu World at CJI

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...

07-22
01:32:05

#80 - Seth Belisle - CJI President: Creating the Most Disruptive BJJ Event in History

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...

07-15
01:09:08

#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 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...

07-08
01:10:58

#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 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....

07-01
01:17:03

#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 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 ...

06-24
58:20

#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 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...

06-17
01:23:33

#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 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...

06-10
02:06:00

#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 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 -...

06-03
01:22:26

#73 - Giancarlo Bodoni - Inside The Training and Mindset of a 2x ADCC World Champion

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...

05-27
01:33:45

#72 - Declan Moody - CJI Australasia Squad, Experience at B-Team and Life in Austin

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...

05-20
01:14:52

#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 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:/...

05-13
01:44:55

#70 - Stuart Cooper - The Journey and Insights of Jiu Jitsu's Most Iconic Filmmaker

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...

05-06
01:04:22

#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 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...

04-29
57:27

#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 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...

04-22
01:31:07

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this guys a fucking legend. he went through a lot. inspirationl

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