The Grapplers Perspective

Expect to get the everyday perspective on the Mat Made docuseries, how Kenny came up with the idea, the true cost of creating the episodes, why BJJ has such a positive impact on people's lives, the most compelling stories, his time with Tom DeBlass, if there's a season 2 coming, how Kenny was Matmade and much more.  Kenny Kim is a 3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt and Founder & Head Instruct...

Expect to get the everyday perspective Kris Barras went from being a local fighter and promoter to international Rock Star, MMA scene in the 00's, stories from training at Xtreme Couture in Vegas, getting signed to a record label, touring with one of his idols, the reality of the music industry, what would tempt him out of retirement and much more.  Kris Barras is a former professional MMA an...

Expect to get the everyday perspective on Victor's reflections after his CJI loss, his thoughts on the whole weekend including Nicky Rod's performance, BJJ athlete pay situation, his future with ADCC, his journey through the coloured belts and how he developed his 'Big Man Flow', his blueprint on how to be the best jiu jitsu athlete you can be, who he's got his eye on and...

Expect to get the everyday perspective on what it meant to receive his coral belt in BJJ, what it was like growing up in a house with 5 brothers all training BJJ,  training with the his uncles and cousins that Gracie's, his memories of training Chuck Norris at his height of fame, his philosophies on being a coach, how to approach your learning and much more.  Carlos Machado is a Brazilian Jiu...

Expect to get the everyday perspective on Jordan's experience on the Ultimate Self-Defence Championships, if he's really pull guard in a real knife fight, how he adapts his training to manage injuries, his journey with combat sports, if people should compete and much more. Jordan Preisinger is a BJJ Black Belt and undefeated amateur MMA fighter, known for his popular YouTube channel  @Jo...

Expect to get the everyday perspective on Brandon's recent ADCC match with Pena, his thoughts on his friend and training partner Michael Pixley, how CJI compared to ADCC, how he nearly got blinded at an open mat, the precautions he now takes, how be deals with seminar snipers, his move to Montreal and much more... Brandon Reed is one of the fastest rising professional grapplers in the US. He...

Expect to get the everyday perspective on what the Ultimate Self Defence Championships are, the reaction to the show, what really happens in a knife fight, how Craig the 'normal Aussie bloke' did vs trained martial artists, his own experience taking part, traditional arts vs combat sports, female self defence, if Aikido really works (it doesn't!) and much more.  Rokas did Aikido for...

Expect to get the everyday perspective on Jay's first impressions of the UK, his recent Polaris loss, his ADCC reflections, his thoughts on steroids, growing up and training with Nicky Rod, his competition prep, Craig's chimp strength, the B-teams best kept secret, why John banned him from training with DDS and much more.  Jacob Rodriguez, commonly known as Jay-Rod, is a professional gra...

Expect to get the everyday perspective on why Tom left Gracie Barra and became Head of ATOS UK, his call out of Owen Livesey for a Battle of Britain match, his frustrations with Jiu jitsu politics and faceless reddit trolls, how he met Andre Galvao for the first time, how he's grown one of the largest academies in the UK,  his experience training with New Wave and Gordon Ryan, his goals and a...

Expect to get the everyday perspective on Leon's recent move to Puerto Rico, his BJJ experience there and ealing with creepy crawlies, his challenge of a life time where he ran the length of the UK for the Re-org charity, the tole on his body and mid after, his early YouTube days, his beef with Craig Richey  and much more.  Leon is a BJJ Blue Belt, Online Fitness Coach, Ultra-Marathon Runner,...

Expect to get the everyday perspective on Max's journey with Judo, into wrestling and back again, his experience competing as a youth player, his clunky transition but successful time wrestling, the toll on his body over the years, starting BJJ, his thoughts on CJI and much more.  Max is a highly skilled and experienced grappling coach with a passion for helping his students achieve their ful...

Expect to get the everyday perspective on Brandon being the CJI Announcer, a breakdown of the rules, his predictions, the influence Eddie Bravo on and off the mat, his thoughts on amateur Gi and Pro No Gi, what he's building with the Pro Grappling Federation and much more.  Brandon is a 10th Planet black belt under Eddie Bravo, the creator of the Professional Grappling Federation (PGF) and Cr...

Expect to get the everyday perspective on how  @overtflow accidentally started the brawl that led to Fake Logan Paul getting choked out by Nate Diaz, the aftermath of the brawl, the time  @overtflow used BJJ to kiss his friend while saving a cameraman, his background training BJJ and fighting on Misfits, his future plans with Misfits, life in Vegas and much more. Overt Flow ( @overtflow ) is a BJJ...

Expect to get the everyday perspective on Taylor's switch from Gi to NoGi, winning the ADCC trials, the impact that CJI has already had, his predictions for both events, training MMA and sparring with MVP, how to fast track your Jiu Jitsu and much more.  Taylor is a 1st Degree Black Belt under Alain Pozo and has trained full-time for 13 years. He is an ADCC European Trials Champion, beating e...

Expect to get the everyday perspective on how breathwork effects us, the science behind why nose breathing is best, how our breath can improve performance is BJJ and other sport, long term health benefits, his thoughts on Wim Hoff, how he's supporting men's mental health and much more.  Anthony Mullally is a BJJ Blue Belt, Advanced Breathwork Practitioner and former international rugby p...

Expect to get the everyday perspective on Franck's upbringing in Cameroon, meeting Sam and starting BJJ for the first time,  as a child the labour Franck had to do to survive, coming to the UK to compete in BJJ for the first time, the terrifying difference between the UK and Cameroon, his competition run and much more.  Franck is an 18 year old, competitive BJJ Purple Belt; in 2023 he was the...

Expect to get the everyday perspective on Sam's leg break earlier this year, his pain and emotions at the time, his surgery and recovery, how it effected his ability to coach and mindset about competing, his new opportunity with Flo Martial Arts, his initial thoughts and aspirations, an update on Franck's situation and much more.  Sam Crook is Head Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Coach at Flo Martia...

Expect to get the everyday perspective on how BJJ gas evolved and if it is a good or a bad thing, how BJJ and world lack respect nowadays, Xande's reaction to the Craig Jones Invitational, how to develop a winning attitude and body intelligence through discipline and much more.  Alexandre "Xande" Ribeiro is one of the greatest of all time a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Grappli...

Expect to get the everyday perspective on what Dustin Porier should've done against Islam, the Craig Jones Invitational and if Gabi beats Craig, cheap leg lock systems, if Paul can ever get a black belt and if Danny can ever get on top, how to develop your Jiu Jitsu and much more.  Malachy Friedman is a second-degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under the legendary Master Ricardo Liborio...

Expect to get the everyday perspective on which is harder CrossfIT or BJJ, how CrossFit transfers to BJJ, how off the mat conditioning can elevate your grappling, what to prioritise in the gym, advice on motivation and much more.  Jason is the founder and CEO of NCFIT GYMS, TRAIN HARD online training, and the host of the JASON KHALIPA PODCAST. He is a CROSSFIT GAMES CHAMPION, 3X TEAM USA CROSSFIT...

xpect to get the everyday perspective on how to reverse cauliflower ears, how to break your opponent from mount, his ADCC predictions, grip strength, hand health, Nogi belts, the impact of BJJ on the brain and much more.  Dan 'Raspberry Ape' Strauss is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under 10x World Champion Roger Gracie, Author of Grip Training for Grappling and Commentator for Polaris...

Expect to get the everyday perspective on Krav Mags and if it's an effective, practical self defence martial art, how BJJ and other martial arts compare and differ, the focus for female self defence and much more.  Frass Azab is a prolific student of Martial Arts, as he holds a Black rank in Krav Maga. He is also a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown belt promoted by Ethan Benda and Renato Tavares. Fra...

Expect to get the everyday perspective on Beachfront BJJ and the amazing content they provide on and off the mats, how sleep and screen time impact your wellbeing, how the benefits of bjj transfer to life, Mo's experience in the military and overseas operations, why he has such a passion for helping others and the cost of doing so and much more... Ryan “Mo” Morris MBE has dedicated his career...

Expect to get the everyday perspective on how you're probably learning jiu jitsu the wrong way, why drilling techniques won't make you better, the time Kit became a pro gamer and played with the Apex Legends GOAT,  his aspirations with film, how woke Hollywood is ruining good movies and much more... Kit Dale is a Black Belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and is Australia’s most decorated Brazili...

Expect to get the everyday perspective on Owen's review of the recent ADCC trails, his reflection on his win in 2023, his frustrations with the recent weigh in rule change, his thoughts on the 66kg elites, ADCC predictions, his thoughts on Gi vs No Gi, how he improves his game so fast, training with  @BTeamJiuJitsu and much more... Owen Jones is the 2023 ADCC European, Middle East & Asian...