The Grapplers Perspective

Expect to get the grapplers perspective on Stuart’s terrorfying experience with London’s knife crime, how he started film making, getting banned from ADCC, how grappling has changed and much more.  Stuart Cooper is a BJJ Black Belt, best known for his motivational and inspiring films featuring some of the biggest BJJ events and athletes ever. Guest Stuff: Insta - https://www.instagram.com/stuartco...

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...

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 A...

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.insta...

Expect to get the grapplers perspective on PJ's reflections of Polaris Squads, his background in combat sports including MMA, his transition to grappling and going from blue to black belt in 2 years, his thoughts on Greg Souders and Ecological and much more.  PJ Barch is a BJJ black belt under Richie Martinez and Eddie Bravo, and ADCC World Championship Medalist. He is a former All-American w...

Expect to get the grapplers perspective on how Ash plans to deal with Audrey's arms, his approach to strength and recovery, how jiu jitsu athletes are amateurs, playing at being professional, how jiu jitsu needs to change to become more professional and much more.  Ashley Williams is a Welsh grappler, and a BJJ Black belt under Chris Rees, and one of the best European athletes of his generati...

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...

Expect to get the grapplers perspective on how this app could revolutionise BJJ seminars, the many problems associated with booking, attending and running seminars that this app solves, the apps many Tinder and Uber like features, BJJ politics, deformed hands, the future of the sport and much more.  Extra Stuff: Insta - https://www.instagram.com/matadorapp Website - https://matadorapp.io Support t...

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...

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...

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...

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, Fo...

Expect to get the grapplers perspective on Pat's NoGi Worlds controversy, his thoughts on current blue belts, the wrestling infiltration, how CJI protected Nicky Rod from, the best way to beat wrestling, getting cancelled and much more.  Pat Downey is a NCAA Division I All-American Wrestler and Professional Grappler, currently holding a purple belt in BJJ. In wrestling, he is a 2019 Pan Ameri...

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 come...

Expect 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 t...

Expect 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...

Expect 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 blac...

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 prom...

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 trai...

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 divisi...

Expect to get the grapplers perspective on Tyler's approach to training using the constraints ecological approach, why he hates competing in BJJ, how becoming a BJJ YouTuber caused him to fall out with his coach, how he got banned from gyms, why a UFC star wants to kick his ass, the toughest gyms he's visited, his future plans for content and much more.  @TylerSpangler is a BJJ Black Bel...

Expect to get the grapplers perspective on Dima's Jiu Jitsu experience, his Powerlifting and Fitness background, details on his injury, his very in depth breakdown of how he designs his camps, his analysis of the B-Team and their performances, how he approaches match, his future plans and much more.  Until 2023, Dima Murovanni was a relatively unknown German grappler. He gained notoriety by c...

Expect to get the grapplers perspective how XMartial and the team were created, Josef's background and passion for Martial Arts, what he learned from the biggest brands about marketing, how to build self confidence and be unstoppable, what we need to make BJJ popular, how to monetise athletes, creating the dream grappling show on and much more.  Josef is the founder of XMartial, a fightwear b...

Expect to get the grapplers perspective on Owen's standout performances from day 1 of ADCC, his breakdown and reflections on his loss in day 2, his prep including working with J Flo and B-Team, living in the B-Team 'Crack House', his travels since ADCC, his big plans to leave the UK and much more.  Owen Jones is an 2024 ADCC Worlds Standout, 2023 ADCC European, Middle East & Asi...

Expect to get the grapplers perspective on the simple men doing the blue chip challenge, Ethan going from full baked teenager to elite professional grappler, his time training at Tristar and Renzo's, starting the B-Team, his training and recovery schedules, the different realms of spaz at B Team, his ADCC reflections and much more.  Ethan Crelinsten is a Canadian professional submission grapp...