The Raspberry Ape Podcast

Tom Watson is a former BAMMA Champion and UFC veteran. In this episode we talk about Tom's journey into martial arts, his time training at some of the best MMA camps in the world, including; Jackson, Tristar and Blackzillians. His huge match with Alex Reid, rules sets in MMA and grappling, he return to competition and much more.

Josh Palmer is a top MMA and BJJ commentator. Josh commentates on some of the worlds biggest grappling shows such and Polaris and Kasai and MMA show such as Cage warriors. In this episode, we chat about how Josh got into the business, some stories from his journey, Polaris, Cage Warriors and much more.

Kurt Osiander is one of the most well-known characters in all of BJJ, known for his crazy personality and zero-fucks-given attitude Kurt talks about his split from longtime coach Ralph Gracie, how he got into BJJ, the zombie apocalypse, trying to kill a dove, his MMA career, drawing naked women, being a role model, training over 50, drinking, partying and ancient weapons.

Danny Batten is a UK MMA pioneer and Roger Gracie black belt. In this episode we talk through Danny's MMA career, the reason he retired from fighting, being a brown belt for 10 years, fighting pro with a job and family, Chess, running a gym, giving back to the community and more.

Rob Long is a blind veteran injured in Afghanistan and a BJJ competitor. In this episode, Ron talks about his experience in the army, his training, what it's like living in one of the most dangerous places on earth, the accident that took his vision, the immediate aftermath and recovery from his injury and how BJJ changed his life. To find out more about Rob follow him on: Twitter: www.twitter.com...

Lee Doski is a Bjj black belt and UK MMA pioneer. In this episode, the "Guitar hero" talks about his start in MMA, gives a history lesson on UK MMA, shares some stories, serenades us with his musical talents and much more.

Nick Osipczak is a former UFC fighter and all round martial artist. In this episode we talk about gambling, kung fu, MMA, Nick's UFC career, why he retired, tai chi, fighting animals, Ayahuasca, art, CBD oil and much more. For more on Nick and all he does check out www.raisedspirit.com

Ffion Davies is one of the UK's top BJJ competitors and a Judo black belt. In this episode we talk about how Ffion got into martial arts, her judo career, how she got into BJJ, breaking down her competition success, and covering a lot of women related topics in BJJ including women teaching, should you date your instructor and dick pics, probably too much about dick pics. Find Ffion on instragram:...

Lee Kemp is a 3 time wrestling world champion and hall of famer. Saeed Esmaeli is a renowned wrestling coach working with some of the top wrestling, MMA and Jiu Jitsu competitors. In this episode we talk about Lee's and Saeed's journey in wrestling, how Lee improved as quick as he did, beating Dan Gable, what drives people to succeed, working with MMA and BJJ athletes, the programs that they have...

In this episode Im joined by Luke Dalmedo as we chat about last weeks Quintet Grappling event in Japan.

Maximiliano Ulloa York is a paraplegic jiu jitsu competitor and runs the International Jiu Jitsu without Limitations Federation and Para Jiu jitsu magazine. Maximiliano started jiu jitsu whilst fully abled and through an accident became paraplegic. In this episode he details his accident, recovery, getting back into jiu jitsu and how it helped him, helping others through the International Jiu Jits...

Shaun Escoffery and George Asprey star in the London production of The Lion King musical. Shaun is a BJJ black belt and George is a blue belt. I sit down with Mufasa and Scar to talk about their professional careers, Shauns history from the early days of UK BJJ, Georges introduction to Jiu Jitsu and journey since, training on the stage in between shows, signing the national anthem for Lennox vs Ty...

Simon Yeo is a 15th degree Bujinkan Ninjutsu black belt and a Roger Gracie BJJ black belt. In this episode we talk about Simon's journey into martial arts. The history of ninjutsu. How he discovered BJJ and how he combined it with his ninjutsu. Meeting and travelling Japan with Royce Gracie is his Pride days, hanging out with Eric Clapton, touring with INXS, teaching Bear Grylls on his boat and mu...

Arlans Siqueira is a BJJ black belt and the first person to teach BJJ in the UK. In the episode we talk about how Arlans got into BJJ. Coming to the UK when there was no jiu jitsu and teaching it for the first time, the growth of UK BJJ, using BJJ whilst working as a doorman for 12 years and much more. Find out more about Arlans at: www.arlanssiqueirabjj.com/

Ben Whybrow is a musculoskeletal, sports & music physiotherapist. Squad physio for Comberton Judo Club and a judo black belt. In this episode we discuss injury prevention, recovery and answer listeners questions. For more info visit: http://thejudophysio.com

Brian Jacks is an Olympic judo medalist and multiple time Superstars champion. Brian Jacks is a legendary British judo figure. Being the first brit to medal at a world championship. Put in the Olympic team age 17 and eventually taking a Olympic bronze medal. He then was invited onto hit BBC TV show Superstars where he dominated for years. Winning British and european championships. In this episode...

Jon Hegan is a BJJ, Judo and Krav Maga black belt and former Marines Commando. In this episode we talk about Jon's time in the Marines, how he got into BJJ, training with the Gracie family in the 90's, the early days of UK BJJ, taking his black belt test with the Valente brothers, training with a blue belt Roger Gracie, training Krav Maga in Israel, working with violent young offenders for 14 year...

I chat with Romeo about entrepreneurship, design, grip, diet, cryptocurrencies, driverless cars, competition mindset and much more. Follow Romeo on instagram at: www.instagram.com/romeostasis_

Gareth Riddy is the author of "How to Undo the Shit the Modern World Does to Us", a personal trainer and physical therapist. In his episode we discuss all the shit the modern world does to us and some ways of undoing it. For more info visit: www.garethriddy.com Or check out his book on amazon here: www.goo.gl/Pz41Er

Marc is a Mauricio Gomes black belt and one of the first people in the UK to train BJJ. We talk about Marc's introduction to BJJ, his experience at the Gracie academy in the mid 90's, bring Royce over to the UK for the first time, the changes and development of BJJ in the UK and a lot about his personal philosophy about life and jiu jitsu. Follow Marc on instagram at: www.instagram.com/mailmarkmym...

Andrew Marshall is a Strength and Conditioning coach. I talk to Andrew about training.

Dean Amasinger is a former professional MMA fighter, TUF contestant and a world renowned sports performance coach. In this episode we talk about how Dean got into MMA, his experience in the Ultimate Fighter house, transitioning into coaching, the difference in training between MMA and other sports, his predictions for some upcoming MMA events and much more. For more info follow Dean on Twitter: Tw...

Drew Sullivan is the former GB basketball captain, Olympian and Roger Gracie blue belt. In this episode we talk about how Drew got into basketball, going to America at a young age to play, travelling around the world, captaining the 2012 Olympic team in his home city, how he started BJJ, what it's like coaching as a blue belt and much more. For more info about Drew and RGA Leicester and North East...

Sebastian Junger is a world renowned author, filmmaker and journalist. In this episode we discuss why Sebastian got into war journalism, his experiences in increasingly hostile locations, the brotherhood that he formed with the regiment he was documenting, why soldiers struggle so much to reintegrate into civilian society, how he found solace in a boxing gym, the social dynamics of martial arts te...

Sebastian Brosche is a BJJ black belt and owner of Yoga for BJJ. In this episode we talk about yoga, injuries, nutrition, sleep, Yoga for BJJ and much more. For more info check out: www.yogaforbjj.net Or follow Yoga for BJJ: www.facebook.com/yogaforbjj www.instagram.com/yogaforbjj