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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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88:03

#90 - Rob Ingram - The McDojo Life: Exposing Martial...

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2025/09/23

In this hilarious episode, Rob from McDojo Life discusses his mission to expose frauds and cults in martial arts, offering insight into the manipulative tactics used by instructors and how the lack of regulatory oversight enables predatory behaviour. Support the show GET OUR FREE EMAILS - https://pjfitnesscoaching.aweb.page/GrapplersPerspective Co-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard) Insta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjj...

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68:37

#89 - Christian Graugart - BJJ Globetrotters: Build...

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2025/09/16

Christian Graugart, founder of BJJ Globetrotters and Beltchecker.com, shares his mission to create a jiu-jitsu community built on friendship rather than business relationships. His approach has grown into the world's largest jiu-jitsu affiliation with 1,300 academies worldwide and over 100 camps conducted across multiple continents. Started BJJ Globetrotters to offer an alternative to traditional affiliations that charge money and control belt promotionsRecently hosted camp #113 in Heidelberg...

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#88 - Gile Huni - Exposing Fake Black Belts and BJJ...

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2025/09/09

Guillaume (Gile) Huni, the founder of BJJ Eastern Europe and a 3rd-degree black belt, shares his journey from corporate real estate to becoming a full-time jiu-jitsu instructor and media entrepreneur in Serbia. • Half French, half Filipino with an international background before settling in Serbia • Started training BJJ in Paris in 2000 after discovering the sport through VHS tapes of Royce Gracie • Founded BJJ Eastern Europe website in 2012, covering stories mainstream sites ignored • Creat...

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#87 - Adam Singer - Coaching is About Creating...

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2025/09/02

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...

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#86 - Eddie Bravo - I'm Nearly Done Rolling, My...

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2025/08/26

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...

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#85 - Gianni Grippo - UFC BJJ Reality Show Was Mostly...

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2025/08/19

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...

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#84 - Priit Mihkelson - Why Defensive Jiu Jitsu...

The Grapplers Perspective ·

2025/08/12

Support the show Co-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard) Insta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjj Audio Edited by Hayden Doerr (https://www.instagram.com/julymedialabs) Video Edited, and Produced by Paul Johnson Looking to find, organise or manage seminars? Download Matador today and start finding seminars with your favourite athlete’s - https://matadorapp.io Protect Your Grip with 10% off Sticky Grips Finger Tape & St...

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#83 - Paul Ardila - Lawyer By Day, Elite Grappler By...

The Grapplers Perspective ·

2025/08/05

Support the show Co-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard) Insta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjj Audio Edited by Hayden Doerr (https://www.instagram.com/julymedialabs) Video Edited, and Produced by Paul Johnson Looking to find, organise or manage seminars? Download Matador today and start finding seminars with your favourite athlete’s - https://matadorapp.io Protect Your Grip with 10% off Sticky Grips Finger Tape & St...

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#82 - Shane Curtis - The Gothlord’s Unorthodox BJJ...

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2025/07/29

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...

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#81 - Lucas Kanard - Developing the Guard that...

The Grapplers Perspective ·

2025/07/22

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...

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68:26

#80 - Seth Belisle - CJI President: Creating the Most...

The Grapplers Perspective ·

2025/07/15

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...

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#79 - Kit Dale - The Simple Secret to Passing Any...

The Grapplers Perspective ·

2025/07/08

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...

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#78 - Mike Bidwell - Doing BJJ After 40, Here's How...

The Grapplers Perspective ·

2025/07/01

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....

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#77 - Chris Wojcik - Improve Your Jiu Jitsu By...

The Grapplers Perspective ·

2025/06/24

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 ...

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#76 - Faris Ben-Lamkadem - Coach Faris Explains His...

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2025/06/17

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...

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#75 - Brandon Reed - Daisy Fresh CJI 2 Squad Member...

The Grapplers Perspective ·

2025/06/10

Send us a text 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 C...

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#74 - Linus von Schrenk & Dima Murovanni - Coach Dima...

The Grapplers Perspective ·

2025/06/03

Send us a text 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/...

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#73 - Giancarlo Bodoni - Inside The Training and...

The Grapplers Perspective ·

2025/05/27

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 Looking to find, organise or manage seminars? Download Matador today and start finding seminars with your favourite athlete’s - https://matadorapp.io Protect Your Grip with 10% off Sticky Grips Finger Tape & Streetwear! Use code: GPGRIPS10 at https://www.st...

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#72 - Declan Moody - CJI Australasia Squad,...

The Grapplers Perspective ·

2025/05/20

Send us a text 00:00 Intro 02:53 Australian CJI Trials 06:00 Declan’s Background 10:58 Training Gi 15:38 Australasia Squad 22:41 Other Squads 25:24 CJI Ruleset 33:37 ADCC Reflections 37:03 Training in Japan 44:27 Weird Austin 50:38 Brains at B-Team 59:49 Future Prospects 01:06:55 Competing 01:11:45 Goals & Projects 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 ...

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#71 - Dan Bassett - Grappler On A Mission To Wrist...

The Grapplers Perspective ·

2025/05/13

Send us a text 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...

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