Grappling With Life

In this Episode,  Mohammed and Zak discuss stop and search, parking lot bandits, Community support Officers, snitching and more. Some easy listening for a Friday evening. See you guys on the next one! -=-=-=-=- 🎙️. To listen to the podcast:        Apple, Spotify, Google Podcast and Amazon Music:       https://linktr.ee/gwlpodcas...

In this Episode, we're joined by Si Fu Usamah Michael Louison who shares his incredible journey pursuing the art of Wing Chun. It lead to him to living in Hong Kong for a while and even being offered acting roles in Hong Kong Martial Arts films during the Kung Fu film boom of the late 70's and 80's. He even crossed paths with Jackie Chan in the movie Project A and had a role and is credited in the...

In this Episode, we're joined by Abdulhakim Souroukh, owner of @sunnah_remedies and a leading practitioner in prophetic and holistic medicine including cupping, grastan therapy, sports massage and much more. He's carried out sports therapy for the likes of 2x world champion heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua and various top UFC fighters such as Abu Zaitar and Ottman Zaitar.  -=-=-=-=- 🎙️. To listen...

In this episode, the guys discuss overcoming bad habits and James Clear's Atomic Habits book, creating new habits, getting older and writing a journal (yes, you read that right 😅).  Enjoy! -=-=-=-=- 🎙️. To listen to the podcast:        Apple, Spotify, Google Podcast and Amazon Music:       https://linktr.ee/gwlpodcast -=-=-=-=- 👕  Get GWL Merch: https://store.gwlpodcast.com 🌐  Check out our web...

In this Episode, we're joined by the 'Paddest Man On The Planet" Coach Suli of Touch Gloves Boxing. We discuss the phenomena of Youtube boxers and how that's affecting the sport of Boxing. He shares with us his experience being in camp with Light - Middleweight boxing sensation Hamzah Sheeraz and how he's using Boxing to help young people in the community to reach their potential, and organising t...

In this episode, we are joined by our regular guests Dr. Amir Eslami and Khalid Ismail who go through their personal academic journeys, experiences and how martial arts and training played a pivotal role in dealing with adversity. We hope you benefit from the discussion and enjoy the bants! -=-=-=-=- 🎙️. To listen to the podcast: Apple, Spotify, Google Podcast and Amazon Music: https://linktr.ee/g...

In this episode, we are joined by BJJ Black Belt Adisa Banjoko, an award-winning scholar, author, Hip Hop Journalist, and cultural historian. He shares with us his unique views on chess and Jiu-Jitsu as well as his experiences in Hip Hop, interviewing artists like Tuapc, Eazy E, Wu Tang Clan and more! -=-=-=-=- 🎙️. To listen to the podcast:        Apple, Spotify, Google Podcast and Amazon Music:  ...

In this Episode, We're joined by Abdul Hannan, founder of The Grapple Hub and Brawlers Boxing. He shares with us his incredible journey, from failing GCSE's and turning his life around, excelling in boxing, becoming a coach, founding Brawlers Boxing & The Grapple Hub, working with charities, and his amazing journey to Hajj by bike! We hope you enjoy it! -=-=-=-=- 🎙️. To listen to the podcast:     ...

In this episode, we discuss the importance of fathers and whether they have been successful in raising the next generation. Brother Gabriel offers ways in which fathers can better fulfil their role in society. We thank brother Gabriel Al Romaani  for taking time out of his busy schedule to spend time with us and sharing his unique perspective. Enjoy! -=-=-=-=- 🎙️. To listen to the podcast:       ...

In this Episode, we discuss the ills of social media and it's benefits, Zak's fateful trip to Europe, cultural stereotypes, Zak gets angry (we manage to calm him down) and more. Enjoy! -=-=-=-=- 🎙️. To listen to the podcast:        Apple, Spotify, Google Podcast and Amazon Music:       https://linktr.ee/gwlpodcast -=-=-=-=- 👕  Get GWL Merch: https://store.gwlpodcast.com 🌐  Check out our website:...

In this episode, we are joined by Shaakil Ahmed; a hybrid Calisthenic athlete from East London. He lifts the lid on the world of Calisthenics, the culture, benefits and how it can be used to stay fit and active. Shaakil has been involved in Calisthenics for a few years and has competed nationally. In addition to his sporting achievements, Shaakil is also a personal trainer and coach. Whether you'r...

Thank you to everyone who have helped us get beyond our 50th episode - the Grappling With Lifers (that's you guys), friends, training partners, academies and many more. We know we have a long way to go to reach the standards we have set ourselves and that our fans expect and we're glad you're on this journey with us! Continue to support, share like and comment on the vids - it really does help us!...

In this Episode, Dr Amir Eslami and Khalid Ismail are back to debate the top 5 Martial Arts films and their impact as well as their experience teaching and coaching - with a lot of bants sprinkled in! Enjoy!  -=-=-=-=- 🎙️. To listen to the podcast:        Apple, Spotify, Google Podcast and Amazon Music:       https://linktr.ee/gwlpodcast -=-=-=-=- 👕  Get GWL Merch: https://store.gwlpodcast.com 🌐...

Episode #50 🎊 🎉 : Surviving The Death Zone On Mount Everest | Akke Rahman Many climbers have lost their lives trying to summit Mount Everest. In this Episode , mountaineer Akke Rahman, the first British Muslim to climb Mount Everest shares with us his story on how he survived the death zone - an area above 26,000ft where oxygen levels are so low that it's difficult to breathe.  We hope you enjoy...

In this Episode, We're joined by Purple Belt , Daniel Usman; fresh from his RAW Grappling Championship win. We breakdown his fight, discuss his struggles with dyslexia and overcoming barriers, getting into optometry, staying humble and growing in life and Jiu Jitsu. Also, big shout out to Danny's mum for the footage 😁 Enjoy!  -=-=-=-=- 🎙️. To listen to the podcast:        Apple, Spotify, Google P...

In this Episode, We are joined by Jiu Jitsu Black Belt - Aabid Syed; he shares with us his experience living in Libya and Ireland before settling in England as a child, finding Caesars quill in Libya (yes you read that right!), experiencing bedouin customs , being a primary school teacher and his opinions on child development through the years, and much more! Enjoy! -=-=-=-=- 🎙️. To listen to the...

In this Episode, we're joined by Ashraf Ali Founder and Head Coach of Boxers Fitness Academy. He shares his experience of losing his beloved mother at the age of 20, his grieving process and living with that loss, the strength and resilience his Father has and the role his mother had on disciplining him, taking up running and boxing as well as his experience in dealing with gang culture in Tower H...

In this Episode, we're joined by Black Belt Jack Cronin from 33 Jiu Jitsu. We hear his philosophy on Jiu Jitsu and why he decided to give up the Gi, the importance of wrestling in Nogi Jiu Jitsu, using wrestling effectively in grappling, pulling guard and it's benefits, strength training for grappling and much more! Enjoy! -=-=-=-=- 🎙️. To listen to the podcast:        Apple, Spotify, Google Podca...

In this Episode, we catch up with Samir Bensaïd, a French Jiu Jitsu Black belt of Algerian and Morrocan heritage! He shares with us his Jiu Jitsu journey and his struggles with shyness, competing in Jiu Jitsu and even at one point he considered quitting altogether! He went from truck driver to living the Jiu Jitsu dream, travelling and getting paid to teach Jiu Jitsu! Enjoy! -=-=-=-=- 🎙️. To list...

In this Episode, We take a journey with Shahin Ahmed from London, Mauritania to Bangladesh. We get an insight into his 3 month stay in Mauritania, his time with the bedouins and his experiences opening up an Artisan Coffee Shop in Sylhet, Bangladesh. Enjoy! -=-=-=-=- 🎙️. To listen to the podcast:        Apple, Spotify, Google Podcast and Amazon Music:       https://linktr.ee/gwlpodcast -=-=-=-=-...

In this Episode, Nasir Uddin drops in and shares with us his PHD research on concussions, we delve deep into the brain and it's functions as well as the effects of weight cutting in combat sports... and of course it wouldn't be a GWL podcast without some compulsory banter! Enjoy! -=-=-=-=- 🎙️. To listen to the podcast:        Apple, Spotify, Google Podcast and Amazon Music:       https://linktr.ee...

In this Episode, Rob from  @McDojoLife   takes us on a journey detailing how he has spent years researching and exposing the dark side of martial arts. He started McDojo Life as a way to share his findings, but quickly realised that the industry full-of fraudulent instructors who prey on vulnerable people looking for self defence skills or spiritual enlightenment! And now he wants nothing more tha...

In this Episode, Dr Amir Eslami joins us for some serious and light hearted conversation. In a world where masculinity is constantly being questioned, we discuss what it mean to be a man in today's climate. What values should a man seek in his spouse and vice versa and obviously have some GWL branded banter! Enjoy! -=-=-=-=- 🎙️. To listen to the podcast:        Apple, Spotify, Google Podcast and A...

In this Episode,  BJJ Black Belt, Professor Mohammed Doty shares his story of how he was shipped off at 16 from Colorado in the USA to the deserts of the UAE by his mother, where there were no distractions from violence or crime back home. He talks about being skeptical at first and becoming obsessed with jiu-jitsu and eventually having his whole family practice the art!  Enjoy! -=-=-=-=- 🎙️. To l...

In this Episode, Tahseen Takleh of  @Rise 'N Glide   shares with us a series of fortunate events which ended up with him being invited to  @Khabib Nurmagomedov  house in Dagestan and sharing some time with Khabib and his Father after his title winning bout against Conor McGregor. We also hear about his ambitions of his Grappling Holiday camp business, where he combines Grappling with some exotic d...