Podcast
The Grapplers Perspective
Hosted by Paul Johnson & Danny Allen · EN
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.
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#95 - Paul & Danny - We’re Rebuilding The Podcast Around Strength and Nutrition For Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 2500:25:36Tap to summarizeWe reset our mission and put strength, nutrition, and injury prevention at the heart of the show, sharing real client stories that prove what smart training delivers. From a 33-kilo cut to competing with a ruptured ACL to a white belt moving up a division, we show how simple systems beat chaos.If you need any help, guys, just reach out to either Danny or Paul. We’ll get the new program up and running pretty soon and yeah, we’ll give you all the details.Support the showGET 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 Audio & 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 & Streetwear! Use code: GPGRIPS10 at https://www.stickygrips.co.uk Support us by joining our exclusive YouTube community at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpb3LiQJyU-pYFUO3qk1ohw/join 10% off Mr Bassett’s Grappler’s Soap! Use Code: EVERYDAY at https://www.mrbassetts.com. Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk
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#94 - Ellee Beckman - Teach Your Kids Jiu Jitsu with this Fun, Evidence-Based Approach
Nov 401:26:38Tap to summarizeWhat if kids learned jiu-jitsu the way kids actually learn best? We sat down with Ellee, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu coach and experienced early-years teacher, to map a practical path from chaotic energy to confident, skilled movement. Her approach centres on play-based, constraint-led games that quietly encode core concepts—pass the legs, hold them down, take the back—long before children can memorise steps.• using games to teach core concepts• class length, ratios and safety rules• age bands and intelligent pairing• storytelling that maps to skills• submissions taught with control first• boundaries for school and home• scaling constraints for mixed ability• helping teens manage ego and loss• blending CLA with concise coaching• parent communication and retention“Find 10 fairy-tale games and weekly coaching support at The Art of Coaching — link in Ellee’s Instagram stand store”Guest Stuff:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thearteofcoaching/Support the showGET 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 Audio & 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 & Streetwear! Use code: GPGRIPS10 at https://www.stickygrips.co.uk Support us by joining our exclusive YouTube community at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpb3LiQJyU-pYFUO3qk1ohw/join 10% off Mr Bassett’s Grappler’s Soap! Use Code: EVERYDAY at https://www.mrbassetts.com. Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk
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#93 - Mark Macqueen - Grapplers Who Think Strength Doesn’t Matter Aren’t Living in the Real World
Oct 2101:11:05Tap to summarizeWe talk through a world champion’s pivot from powerlifting to jiu-jitsu, why coaching culture at Kingsway changed everything, and how smarter stand-up, pinning, and true strength finally showed up on competition day. We share a clear plan for lifting, cardio, and plyos that keeps you improving without burning out.• ADCC Trials win, what improved, and why confidence clicked• Kingsway and ROKA coaching structure, daily feedback, and partner quality• Austin move, visas, lifestyle trade-offs, and training rhythm• Powerlifting career highlights, identity, and the emptiness after winning• Strength’s real role in grappling performance and longevity• Practical S&C: two-day lift split, one cardio, simple patterns• Rep ranges, sets, plyos, and keeping compliance over years• UK training roots, cross-training, and competition plansSupport the showGET 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 Audio & 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 & Streetwear! Use code: GPGRIPS10 at https://www.stickygrips.co.uk Support us by joining our exclusive YouTube community at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpb3LiQJyU-pYFUO3qk1ohw/join 10% off Mr Bassett’s Grappler’s Soap! Use Code: EVERYDAY at https://www.mrbassetts.com. Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk
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#92 - Paul & Danny - What Vegas Taught Us About BJJ Formats, Brazilian Taps and Resort Fees
Oct 1400:34:12Tap to summarizeWe return from Vegas with strong views on CJI formats, a fair take on the Taylor vs Bodoni controversy, and a blueprint for training that actually sticks. Between The Sphere, VR ledges, and resort fees, we also map why rotating events could grow jiu-jitsu faster and fairer.Support the showGET 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 Audio & 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 & Streetwear! Use code: GPGRIPS10 at https://www.stickygrips.co.uk Support us by joining our exclusive YouTube community at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpb3LiQJyU-pYFUO3qk1ohw/join 10% off Mr Bassett’s Grappler’s Soap! Use Code: EVERYDAY at https://www.mrbassetts.com. Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk
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#91 - Dr Asoka - Black Belt Doctor: Navigating Jiu Jitsu Health Challenges
Sep 3000:59:02Tap to summarizeDr. Asoka shares his unique perspective as both a medical professional and a BJJ black belt, offering invaluable insights on health concerns for grapplers and combat sports athletes.Guest Stuff:Insta - https://www.instagram.com/dr_asokaGMC reference number: 4545590Combat Sports Hygiene - https://sportshygiene.com/Support the showGET 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 Audio & 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 & Streetwear! Use code: GPGRIPS10 at https://www.stickygrips.co.uk Support us by joining our exclusive YouTube community at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpb3LiQJyU-pYFUO3qk1ohw/join 10% off Mr Bassett’s Grappler’s Soap! Use Code: EVERYDAY at https://www.mrbassetts.com. Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk
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#90 - Rob Ingram - The McDojo Life: Exposing Martial Arts Scams and Cults
Sep 2301:28:03Tap to summarizeIn 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 showGET 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 Audio & 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 & Streetwear! Use code: GPGRIPS10 at https://www.stickygrips.co.uk Support us by joining our exclusive YouTube community at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpb3LiQJyU-pYFUO3qk1ohw/join 10% off Mr Bassett’s Grappler’s Soap! Use Code: EVERYDAY at https://www.mrbassetts.com. Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk
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#89 - Christian Graugart - BJJ Globetrotters: Build Friendships, Not Business Relationships
Sep 1601:08:37Tap to summarizeChristian 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, Germany with 330 participants and 35 instructorsBelieves jiu-jitsu's rigid hierarchy creates problems, preventing knowledge sharing and improvementCriticizes how jiu-jitsu is taught compared to professional sports coaching methodologiesBegan traveling to learn jiu-jitsu in 2011, visiting 56 academies in 5 monthsDeveloped camps organically when visitors to his Copenhagen academy became too numerousCreated BeltChecker.com to provide community-based verification of jiu-jitsu ranksImplemented time-based black belt degree promotions on BeltChecker, challenging traditional promotion modelsValues the human connections formed at camps, including friendships and even relationships that led to "camp babies"Insta - https://www.instagram.com/graugartGlobetrotters - https://www.bjjglobetrotters.comBeltchecker Website - https://www.beltchecker.com/Support the showGET 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 Audio & 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 & Streetwear! Use code: GPGRIPS10 at https://www.stickygrips.co.uk Support us by joining our exclusive YouTube community at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpb3LiQJyU-pYFUO3qk1ohw/join 10% off Mr Bassett’s Grappler’s Soap! Use Code: EVERYDAY at https://www.mrbassetts.com. Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk
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#88 - Gile Huni - Exposing Fake Black Belts and BJJ Scandal for Over a Decade
Sep 900:58:01Tap to summarizeGuillaume (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• Created his academy in Belgrade in 2014, now home to 13 black belts• Developed "Sloth Jiu-Jitsu" – a sustainable approach focused on technique over athleticism• Emphasizes having a healthy ego about aging in jiu-jitsu and embracing the next generation• Uses micro-workouts throughout the day rather than intense gym sessions• Prioritizes recovery through sleep, cold showers and strategic nutrition• Believes jiu-jitsu should be an escape from everyday life – a place to laugh and feel goodCheck out Gile's instructional "Sloth Jiu-Jitsu" to learn more about his approach to sustainable training and the mental aspects of jiu-jitsu.Guest Stuff:Insta - https://www.instagram.com/gilebjjee/BJJ Eastern Europe Insta - https://www.instagram.com/bjjee/Support the showGET 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 Audio & 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 & Streetwear! Use code: GPGRIPS10 at https://www.stickygrips.co.uk Support us by joining our exclusive YouTube community at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpb3LiQJyU-pYFUO3qk1ohw/join 10% off Mr Bassett’s Grappler’s Soap! Use Code: EVERYDAY at https://www.mrbassetts.com. Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk
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#87 - Adam Singer - Coaching is About Creating Environments, Not Teaching Techniques
Sep 201:39:49Tap to summarizeAdam 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 efficient in their movements• Culture, environment, method and athletes function as one interconnected system• Belt promotions based on effectiveness against peers rather than technical knowledge• Students know fewer named techniques but perform better in live rolling• Scaling drills through modified constraints allows mixed-level training• Creating representative designs helps techniques emerge naturally• The coach's role is primarily to create optimal environments, not to provide informationIf you're interested in learning more about ecological coaching, follow Adam on Instagram @AdamSingerSBG where he shares insights and training methods from his ongoing exploration of coaching methodologies.Support the showGET 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 Audio & 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 & Streetwear! Use code: GPGRIPS10 at https://www.stickygrips.co.uk Support us by joining our exclusive YouTube community at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpb3LiQJyU-pYFUO3qk1ohw/join 10% off Mr Bassett’s Grappler’s Soap! Use Code: EVERYDAY at https://www.mrbassetts.com. Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk
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#86 - Eddie Bravo - I'm Nearly Done Rolling, My Body's A Mess, I Keep Getting Hurt!
Aug 2600:35:58Tap to summarizeEddie 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 stemming from his wrestling background and focus on MMA applications• Story of Sheikh Tahnoon, the secret billionaire who created ADCC and transformed the no-gi competition scene• Combat Jiu-Jitsu's introduction of strikes to keep the art practical while making competitions more entertaining• Development of EBI (Eddie Bravo Invitational) format allowing for 16-person tournaments that MMA cannot support• Challenges of training at 55 with injuries while still teaching and innovating• Upcoming EBI event in San Antonio featuring UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell and other elite grapplersCheck out his next EBI event on September 12th in San Antonio, the day before UFC. It'll feature Keith Krikorian, Max Hansen, Gianni Grippo, and even UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell!Guest Stuff:Insta - https://www.instagram.com/eddiebravo10p10th Planet - https://www.10thplanetjj.comSupport the showGET 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 Audio & 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 & Streetwear! Use code: GPGRIPS10 at https://www.stickygrips.co.uk Support us by joining our exclusive YouTube community at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpb3LiQJyU-pYFUO3qk1ohw/join 10% off Mr Bassett’s Grappler’s Soap! Use Code: EVERYDAY at https://www.mrbassetts.com. Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk
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