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PODCAST

The Grapplers Perspective

Paul Johnson & Danny Allen

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

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#70 - Stuart Cooper - The Journey and Insights of Jiu...

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2025/05/06

Send us a text Guest Stuff: Insta - https://www.instagram.com/stuartcooperfilms Films - https://www.youtube.com/user/stuartcooperfilms Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/StuartCooperFilms 00:00 Intro 02:19 Visiting London 07:42 Travelling 13:35 Starting BJJ Films 17:46 Banned from ADCC 23:35 Flo Grappling Paywalls 27:46 Creating Views 35:15 How BJJ Is Changing 41:28 Competing & Rulesets 49:42 Injuries & Stem Cells 57:10 Coaching & Content #mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujits...

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#69 - Felipe Pena - How to Develop a Tough Mentality...

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2025/04/29

Send us a text 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 P...

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#68 - Steven Henshall - BJJ Comp Paying Blue Belts...

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2025/04/22

Send us a text 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 ...

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#67 - Elliot Steel - Twisted Testicles and...

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2025/04/15

Send us a text 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 Steel is a British stand-up comedian and comedy writer, competitive BJJ Blue belt and former, amateur Muay Thai and MMA competitor. Guest Stuff: Insta - https://www.instagram.com/elliotsteel Comedy Special - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTtvce...

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#66 - PJ Barch - I Was Already A Black Belt When I...

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2025/04/08

Send us a text Support the show Co-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard) Audio and Video Edited, and Produced by Paul Johnson Insta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjj Sponsors: 15% Off XMartial Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Gear - https://www.xmartial.com/?ref=thegrapplersperspective Support us by joining our exclusive community on Patreon at https://www.Patreon.com/GrapplersPerspective 10% Off Grappler's Soap from https://www.m...

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#65 - Ash Williams - Common BJJ Mistakes That Keep It...

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2025/04/01

Send us a text Support the show Co-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard) Audio and Video Edited, and Produced by Paul Johnson Insta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjj Sponsors: 15% Off XMartial Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Gear - https://www.xmartial.com/?ref=thegrapplersperspective Support us by joining our exclusive community on Patreon at https://www.Patreon.com/GrapplersPerspective 10% Off Grappler's Soap from https://www.m...

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#64 - Roy Dean - Getting From White to Black Belt in...

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2025/03/25

Send us a text 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 much more. Roy Dean is a 4th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Degree Black Belt in Japanese Jiu Jitsu, 1st Degree Black Belt in Kodokan Jud, and 1st Degree Black Belt in Aikikai Aikido. Roy has been instructing Martial Ar...

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#63 - Ollie Kelly, Matador - Your Favourite BJJ...

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2025/03/18

Send us a text Support the show Co-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard) Audio and Video Edited, and Produced by Paul Johnson Insta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjj Sponsors: 15% Off XMartial Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Gear - https://www.xmartial.com/?ref=thegrapplersperspective Support us by joining our exclusive community on Patreon at https://www.Patreon.com/GrapplersPerspective 10% Off Grappler's Soap from https://www.m...

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#62- Espen Mathiesen - How To Succeed in Competition...

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2025/03/11

Send us a text 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. Espen Mathiesen is a Norwegian BJJ athlete and black belt under José Carlos. Espen became one of the top grappling competitors in Europe while going through the ranks of BJJ in the IBJJF circuit, where Espen conquered medals in important tou...

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#60 Sebastian Brosche - Why Blue Belts Are Better BJJ...

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2025/03/04

Send us a text 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. Sebastian Brosche is a Swedish-born yoga enthusiast and a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Eduardo Rios, being also one of the top grappling competitors of his generation in the European jiu-jitsu circuit. Brosche is well known for his website (Yog...

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#59 - Diren Kartal - Are Nerds and Steroids Making...

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2025/02/25

Send us a text 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 are ruining our sport and much more. Diren Kartal is a BJJ Purple Belt under Roger Gracie and one of the best known Fitness Authorities and Influencers in the UK and Turkey. Diren has spent time and trained with some the biggest na...

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#58 - Ian Daube - Will American Wrestlers Taking Over...

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2025/02/18

Send us a text 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 coloured belts, what gym work is best for BJJ, how it can be mainstream and much more. Ian Daube is an American Professional Grappler and Mixed Martial Artist, Former Division 1 Wrestler, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt and IBJJF Worlds M...

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#57 - Pat Downey - I'd Smash Nicky Rod, Like In...

The Grapplers Perspective ·

2025/02/11

Send us a text 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 Johnson Insta - https://www.instagram.com/pj_fitness and https://www.instagram.com/danny.allenpt Get 15% off XMartial Rash Guards and Apparel via link in our Bio or use: https://www.xmartial.com/?ref=thegrapplersperspective Support us by joining our exclusive Patreon community at https://www.Patreon.com/EverydayP...

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#56 - Kyvann Gonzalez - Ecological Dynamics For BJJ...

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2025/02/04

Send us a text 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 objections and confusions to the approach and much more. Kyvann Gonzalez is BJJ Black Belt, Co-Founder and Head Coach at Bodega Jiu Jitsu in New Jersey and the comedy genius behind the popular kyvanng Instagram page. After training to his b...

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#55 - Danny Allen - Can Popular Podcaster Become The...

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2025/01/28

Send us a textExpect 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 politics, how nerds rule the world in BJJ, why strength training is important for BJJ, nutritional common mistakes and much more. Danny Allen is the Co-Founder and Co-Host of the Grapplers Perspective Podcast, BJJ Blue Belt under Sam C...

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#54 - Marco Canha - You Can’t Talk To Me About...

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2025/01/21

Send us a textExpect 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 a 4th degree Black Belt and the head instructor at Fight Zone London. Marco is a direct product of the original Fightzone gym in Rio de Janeiro, having earned his black belt at that same gym from Fightzone owner/head coach and 9x World Champion Ri...

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#53 - Greg Souders - BJJ Instructional Shortcuts Are...

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2025/01/14

Send us a textExpect 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 be, how instructional are the biggest lie in jiu jitsu, how good athletes don't make good coaches and much more. Greg Souders is a Jiu Jitsu black belt and owner and head coach of Standard Jiu Jitsu. He is a leading authority in the u...

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#52 - Alain Pozo - Modern BJJ is Mixed Grappling...

The Grapplers Perspective ·

2025/01/07

Send us a textExpect 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 healthy and much more. Alain Pozo is a 3rd Degree Black Belt under world renowned BJJ Professor Ze Radiola (ZR). Alain was one of the first to teach and promote BJJ in the UK and has been instrumental to its growth and popularity. He br...

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#51 - Josh Saunders - There is Nothing In Between You...

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2024/12/31

Send us a textExpect 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 particular need jiu jitsu and much more. Josh Saunders is an Australian Professional Grappler, known for winning ADCC trials after only 22 months of training and getting his black belt in under 4 years. He is an ADCC Semi Finalist, 2x AD...

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#50 - Natan Levy - Insane Struggle From Traditional...

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2024/12/24

Send us a textExpect 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 Contender Series fight on days notice and much more. Natan Levy is an Israeli professional mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division in the UFC with a record of 8-2. Prior to his professional MMA career, Levy worked as a ma...

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