The Grapplers Perspective
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 Episodes Weekly!**Video Episodes exclusively on YouTube @thegrapplersperspective.Disclaimer: The topics discussed on the podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only.
#90 - Rob Ingram - The McDojo Life: Exposing Martial Arts Scams and Cults
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...
Sep 23, 2025
1 hr 28 min
#89 - Christian Graugart - BJJ Globetrotters: Build Friendships, Not Business Relationships
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...
Sep 16, 2025
1 hr 8 min
#88 - Gile Huni - Exposing Fake Black Belts and BJJ Scandal for Over a Decade
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...
Sep 9, 2025
58 min
#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...
Sep 2, 2025
1 hr 39 min
#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...
Aug 26, 2025
35 min
#85 - Gianni Grippo - UFC BJJ Reality Show Was Mostly Staged, We Stayed In Hotels
Gianni 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 experienc...
Aug 19, 2025
1 hr 10 min
#84 - Priit Mihkelson - Why Defensive Jiu Jitsu Specialist Switched From SBG to Eco
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...
Aug 12, 2025
1 hr 26 min
#83 - Paul Ardila - Lawyer By Day, Elite Grappler By Night and Sometimes at Weekends
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...
Aug 5, 2025
1 hr 1 min
#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...
Jul 29, 2025
1 hr 3 min
#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...
Jul 22, 2025
1 hr 31 min
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