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May 27, 2025 • 1h 33min

#73 - Giancarlo Bodoni - Inside The Training and Mindset of a 2x ADCC World Champion

Send us a textSupport the showCo-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard)Audio and Video Edited, and Produced by Paul JohnsonInsta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjj Looking to find, organise or manage seminars? Download Matador today and start finding seminars with your favourite athlete’s - https://matadorapp.ioProtect Your Grip with 10% off Sticky Grips Finger Tape & Streetwear! Use code: GPGRIPS10 at https://www.stickygrips.co.ukSupport us by joining our exclusive Patreon community at https://www.Patreon.com/GrapplersPerspective10% off Mr Bassett’s Grappler’s Soap! Use Code: EVERYDAY at https://www.mrbassetts.com.Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk
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May 20, 2025 • 1h 14min

#72 - Declan Moody - CJI Australasia Squad, Experience at B-Team and Life in Austin

Send us a text00:00 Intro02:53 Australian CJI Trials06:00 Declan’s Background10:58 Training Gi15:38 Australasia Squad22:41 Other Squads25:24 CJI Ruleset33:37 ADCC Reflections37:03 Training in Japan44:27 Weird Austin50:38 Brains at B-Team59:49 Future Prospects01:06:55 Competing01:11:45 Goals & ProjectsSupport the showCo-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard)Audio and Video Edited, and Produced by Paul JohnsonInsta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjj Looking to find, organise or manage seminars? Download Matador today and start finding seminars with your favourite athlete’s - https://matadorapp.ioProtect Your Grip with 10% off Sticky Grips Finger Tape & Streetwear! Use code: GPGRIPS10 at https://www.stickygrips.co.ukSupport us by joining our exclusive Patreon community at https://www.Patreon.com/GrapplersPerspective10% off Mr Bassett’s Grappler’s Soap! Use Code: EVERYDAY at https://www.mrbassetts.com.Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk
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May 13, 2025 • 1h 44min

#71 - Dan Bassett - Grappler On A Mission To Wrist Lock Ringworm and Staph - Grappler's Soap

Send us a textExpect to get the grapplers perspective on skn infections and how to avoid them, Eddie Hall fighting MMA, different grappling styles, using steroids and TRT, dealing with dangerous spaz’s and much more.Mr (Dan) Bassett is the Founder and Owner of Mr Bassett's Grapplers Soap. Known as The World's Most Violent Soap Maker, Dan is a BJJ Purple Belt, Notorious Oil Checker, Fighter, Ex-Armed Forces, RNLI, UK Fire Fighter... and an Artist (Gay!)Extra Stuff:Mr Bassett's Grappler's Soap - https://www.mrbassetts.comCult Brand UK - https://www.cultbranduk.comInsta - https://www.instagram.com/grapplers_soap00:00 The Soap Business09:35 Skin Infections16:17 Natural Products 30:13 Eddie Hall MMA35:06 Catch Wrestling40:09 Different Rulesets 47:09 Steroids and Strength54:17 Using TRT 01:00:51 CJI 2 Dream Teams01:07:07 Getting Purple Belt01:16:18 Dangerous Spazs01:25:53 Training Methods01:33:04 Effective Training#mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #grappling #grapplersperspective  #podcast Need a chat? Here's some options 👇https://andysmanclub.co.ukhttps://mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/get-helpGet in touch in the comments below or head to...https://linktr.ee/theeverydayperspectiveSupport the showCo-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard)Audio and Video Edited, and Produced by Paul JohnsonInsta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjj Looking to find, organise or manage seminars? Download Matador today and start finding seminars with your favourite athlete’s - https://matadorapp.ioProtect Your Grip with 10% off Sticky Grips Finger Tape & Streetwear! Use code: GPGRIPS10 at https://www.stickygrips.co.ukSupport us by joining our exclusive Patreon community at https://www.Patreon.com/GrapplersPerspective10% off Mr Bassett’s Grappler’s Soap! Use Code: EVERYDAY at https://www.mrbassetts.com.Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk
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May 6, 2025 • 1h 4min

#70 - Stuart Cooper - The Journey and Insights of Jiu Jitsu's Most Iconic Filmmaker

Send us a textGuest Stuff:Insta - https://www.instagram.com/stuartcooperfilmsFilms - https://www.youtube.com/user/stuartcooperfilmsPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/StuartCooperFilms00:00 Intro02:19 Visiting London07:42 Travelling13:35 Starting BJJ Films17:46 Banned from ADCC23:35 Flo Grappling Paywalls27:46 Creating Views35:15 How BJJ Is Changing41:28 Competing & Rulesets49:42 Injuries & Stem Cells57:10 Coaching & Content#mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #grappling #grapplersperspective  #podcast Need a chat? Here's some options 👇https://andysmanclub.co.ukhttps://mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/get-helpGet in touch in the comments below or head to...https://linktr.ee/thegrapplersperspectiveSupport the showCo-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard)Audio and Video Edited, and Produced by Paul JohnsonInsta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjj Looking to find, organise or manage seminars? Download Matador today and start finding seminars with your favourite athlete’s - https://matadorapp.ioProtect Your Grip with 10% off Sticky Grips Finger Tape & Streetwear! Use code: GPGRIPS10 at https://www.stickygrips.co.ukSupport us by joining our exclusive Patreon community at https://www.Patreon.com/GrapplersPerspective10% off Mr Bassett’s Grappler’s Soap! Use Code: EVERYDAY at https://www.mrbassetts.com.Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk
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Apr 29, 2025 • 57min

#69 - Felipe Pena - How to Develop a Tough Mentality and Be Elite in BJJ Competition

Felipe Pena, a BJJ Black Belt and multiple-time world champion, dives into his intense rivalry with Gordon Ryan, emphasizing the need for a fifth match. He shares insights on why he’s eager to face Victor Hugo and discusses the competitive landscape of gi versus no-gi events. Pena elaborates on his training regimens, competition strategies, and the mental toughness required to excel in Jiu-Jitsu. Additionally, he reflects on memorable matches and the camaraderie within the grappling community, showcasing the blend of humor, resilience, and passion for the sport.
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Apr 22, 2025 • 1h 30min

#68 - Steven Henshall - BJJ Comp Paying Blue Belts What ADCC Paid Female Champions

Send us a textExpect 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 Aspinall, father of UFC heavyweight Tom aspinall) Steven has extensive experience in grappling as a whole, competing in some of the biggest Jiu Jitsu events in the UK and a regular on the local competition circuit.Guest Stuff:Insta - https://www.instagram.com/stevenhenshallHenshall BJJ - https://www.manchesterbrazilianjiujitsu.co.ukikigai - https://www.instagram.com/ikigai_submission_grappling00:00 Why Focus on Blue Belts08:56 Training Bad Positions 19:10 Modern Leg Lock Game25:00 Can BJJ Be Mainstream30:50 Ikigai Format and Rules38:27 Athlete Selection45:46 Black Belt Divas50:41 Black Belt Levels56:03 Pro Grappling Atmosphere01:02:00 Steve’s Background 01:12:02 Self Awareness01:18:43 Aspinall vs Jones#mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #grappling #grapplersperspective  #podcast Need a chat? Here's some options 👇https://andysmanclub.co.ukhttps://mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/get-helpGet in touch in the comments below or head to...https://linktr.ee/theeverydayperspectiveSupport the showCo-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard)Audio and Video Edited, and Produced by Paul JohnsonInsta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjj Looking to find, organise or manage seminars? Download Matador today and start finding seminars with your favourite athlete’s - https://matadorapp.ioProtect Your Grip with 10% off Sticky Grips Finger Tape & Streetwear! Use code: GPGRIPS10 at https://www.stickygrips.co.ukSupport us by joining our exclusive Patreon community at https://www.Patreon.com/GrapplersPerspective10% off Mr Bassett’s Grappler’s Soap! Use Code: EVERYDAY at https://www.mrbassetts.com.Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk
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Apr 15, 2025 • 1h 55min

#67 - Elliot Steel - Twisted Testicles and Concussion: A Comics Experience of Jiu Jitsu

Send us a textExpect 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.instagram.com/elliotsteelComedy Special - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTtvceb5A8000:00 BJJ is Boujee05:23 Starting Jiu Jitsu13:25 Danger of Leg Locks18:56 Getting Choked Out24:01 BJJ Etiquette31:57 It’s All Relative38:57 The Belt System46:20 What Combat Sports Teach You55:27 Street Fight Stories01:05:35 Sport, Not Self Defence01:12:51 Our Kids Competing01:16:15 Twisted Testicles01:24:08 Culty Behaviours 01:37:11 Not Training Gi01:38:01 Teenage Freaks01:47:57 Next Revolution#mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #grappling #grapplersperspective  #podcast Need a chat? Here's some options 👇https://andysmanclub.co.ukhttps://mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/get-helpGet in touch in the comments below or head to...https://linktr.ee/theeverydayperspectiveSupport the showCo-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard)Audio and Video Edited, and Produced by Paul JohnsonInsta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjj Looking to find, organise or manage seminars? Download Matador today and start finding seminars with your favourite athlete’s - https://matadorapp.ioProtect Your Grip with 10% off Sticky Grips Finger Tape & Streetwear! Use code: GPGRIPS10 at https://www.stickygrips.co.ukSupport us by joining our exclusive Patreon community at https://www.Patreon.com/GrapplersPerspective10% off Mr Bassett’s Grappler’s Soap! Use Code: EVERYDAY at https://www.mrbassetts.com.Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk
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Apr 8, 2025 • 1h 37min

#66 - PJ Barch - I Was Already A Black Belt When I Really Started Learning Jiu Jitsu

PJ Barch, a black belt under 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu and a standout in grappling, shares his transformative journey from a struggling wrestler to a competitive MMA athlete. He dives into the psychological and physical challenges of Jiu-Jitsu competition, blending wrestling techniques, and adjusts strategies based on experience. Barch reflects on overcoming personal struggles and the importance of community during training, while also emphasizing the value of continual learning and adaptability in martial arts. His insights on evolving perspectives towards competition and mastering techniques are both thought-provoking and inspiring.
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Apr 1, 2025 • 1h 51min

#65 - Ash Williams - Common BJJ Mistakes That Keep It From Being A Pro Sport

Send us a textSupport the showCo-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard)Audio and Video Edited, and Produced by Paul JohnsonInsta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjj Looking to find, organise or manage seminars? Download Matador today and start finding seminars with your favourite athlete’s - https://matadorapp.ioProtect Your Grip with 10% off Sticky Grips Finger Tape & Streetwear! Use code: GPGRIPS10 at https://www.stickygrips.co.ukSupport us by joining our exclusive Patreon community at https://www.Patreon.com/GrapplersPerspective10% off Mr Bassett’s Grappler’s Soap! Use Code: EVERYDAY at https://www.mrbassetts.com.Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk
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Mar 25, 2025 • 1h 24min

#64 - Roy Dean - Getting From White to Black Belt in BJJ: What You Need At Each Belt

Send us a textExpect 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 1st Degree Black Belt in Aikikai Aikido. Roy has been instructing Martial Arts for 30 years and has inspired a generation of Martial Artists around the world.with his extensive instructional library and YouTube channel.Guest Stuff:Insta - https://www.instagram.com/roydean_YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@UCVKca2tBe83V9GR5f-YnW6g Website - https://www.roydean.com00:00 UK Matador Camp02:04 Belt Demonstrations Origin09:05 Black Belt Crucibles14:16 White to Black Standards23:19 Focuses at Each Belt29:41 Being A Coach & Mentor33:14 New Book Project 38:46 Black Belt Role Models46:37 Achieving Mastery50:36 Humility of Jiu Jitsu58:30 The Art of Teaching01:04:35 Approaches to Training01:14:49 Become The Complement01:21:54 Plugs, Thanks & Outro#mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #grappling #grapplersperspective  #podcast Need a chat? Here's some options 👇https://andysmanclub.co.ukhttps://mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/get-helpGet in touch in the comments below or head to...https://linktr.ee/theeverydayperspectiveSupport the showCo-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard)Audio and Video Edited, and Produced by Paul JohnsonInsta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjj Looking to find, organise or manage seminars? Download Matador today and start finding seminars with your favourite athlete’s - https://matadorapp.ioProtect Your Grip with 10% off Sticky Grips Finger Tape & Streetwear! Use code: GPGRIPS10 at https://www.stickygrips.co.ukSupport us by joining our exclusive Patreon community at https://www.Patreon.com/GrapplersPerspective10% off Mr Bassett’s Grappler’s Soap! Use Code: EVERYDAY at https://www.mrbassetts.com.Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk

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