The Grapplers Perspective

By: Paul Johnson & Danny Allen
  • Summary

  • 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.

    © 2024 The Grapplers Perspective
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Episodes
  • #52 - Alain Pozo - Modern BJJ is Mixed Grappling Arts, You Have To Be Progressive
    Jan 7 2025

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    Expect 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 brings over 20 years of teaching and competition experience; he has run BJJ lessons in Colchester since 2008. Alain has awarded over 60 Blackbelts, many of whom are World Class athletes, including ADCC trials winner, Taylor Pearman.

    Guest Stuff:
    Insta - https://www.instagram.com/zrteamuk
    Reef BJJ - https://bjjchelmsford.com

    0:00 Seminar Approach
    03:22 Early BJJ Memories
    09:43 Travelling to UK in 2000
    14:15 Founding ZR Team UK
    19:43 UK Foxcatcher
    27:25 Becoming a Coach
    34:44 Olympic BJJ
    38:57 Why People Quit BJJ
    46:20 Jiu Jitsu Politics
    51:22 Self Defence Jiu Jitsu
    57:07 Competition Pressure
    01:06:11 Competition Strategy
    01:13:25 Taylor at ADCC
    01:18:31 Being Progressive in BJJ
    01:26:05 Keeping Kids Engaged
    01:33:36 Should Kids Compete
    01:38:42 Stretching & Mobility
    01:44:31 Maintaining Good Health
    01:51:15 Why Taylor Got So Good

    #mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #grappling #adcc #grapplingtechniques #podcast

    Need a chat? Here's some options 👇
    https://andysmanclub.co.uk
    https://mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/get-help

    Get in touch in the comments below or head to...
    https://linktr.ee/theeverydayperspective

    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/EverydayPerspective

    10% Off Grappler's Soap from https://www.mrbassetts.com. Use Code: EVERYDAY.

    Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk

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    1 hr and 57 mins
  • #51 - Josh Saunders - There is Nothing In Between You And What You Want, It’s Just You!
    Dec 31 2024

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    Expect 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 ADCC Trials Winner, WNO24 main event v Gordon Ryan, Oceanina's No1 Heavyweight grappler and Current top 15 Flo grappling Heavyweight.

    Guest Stuff:
    Insta - https://www.instagram.com/hpucoaching
    Course - https://www.skool.com/hpu-community/about
    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@UCkpajYT3Rh_1WGDwoAnvkLg

    00:00 Intro
    01:11 The Tism
    06:35 Approach to Learning
    11:13 What Makes You Good at BJJ
    17:07 What to Focus On
    25:03 Highest Level Mindset
    31:27 Steroids & Hormones
    37:51 Why Men Need Jiu Jitsu
    44:55 What Makes People Great
    48:54 You Get Out What You Put In
    52:14 The Time Is Now
    56:46 Online BJJ Coaching

    #mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #grappling #adcc #grapplingtechniques #podcast

    Need a chat? Here's some options 👇
    https://andysmanclub.co.uk
    https://mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/get-help

    Get in touch in the comments below or head to...
    https://linktr.ee/theeverydayperspective

    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/EverydayPerspective

    10% Off Grappler's Soap from https://www.mrbassetts.com. Use Code: EVERYDAY.

    Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • #50 - Natan Levy - Insane Struggle From Traditional Martial Arts in Asia to the UFC
    Dec 24 2024

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    Expect 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 martial arts instructor and ran a Karate dojo in Tel Aviv, Israel. After being awarded his 3rd degree black belt in Uechi-Ryū Karate, he moved to Las Vegas at the age of 22 in order to train in mixed martial arts and pursue a professional career.

    Extra Stuff:
    Insta - https://www.instagram.com/natan_levy

    00:00 Intro
    02:24 Growing Up in Isreal
    06:22 Crazy 1st Kung Fu Session
    12:00 I’d Try to Bite Their Neck
    17:37 Funny Japan Story
    25:46 Training in Japan
    29:20 Switching to MMA
    33:49 Coach Jimmy Giff
    40:05 Training in Vegas
    48:53 UFC Contender Series
    53:36 Fighting in the UFC
    01:02:33 Sean Strickland
    01:05:18 Doing USDC
    01:13:00 USDC Scenarios

    #mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #grappling #jewjitsu #ufc #fighter #podcast

    Need a chat? Here's some options 👇
    https://andysmanclub.co.uk
    https://mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/get-help

    Get in touch in the comments below or head to...
    https://linktr.ee/theeverydayperspective

    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/EverydayPerspective

    10% Off Grappler's Soap from https://www.mrbassetts.com. Use Code: EVERYDAY.

    Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk

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    1 hr and 24 mins

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