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Dec 17, 2024 • 60min

#49 - Tyler Spangler - UFC Star Threatened Me For Subbing Black Belt & Claiming Their Gym

Send us a textExpect 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 Belt and popular BJJ YouTuber. He has been training for 15 years, originally under Brock Larson and now under Jorge Bezzera. Tyler is known for his popular YouTube channel, where he uses dry humour and sarcasm to narrate Jiu Jitsu rolls at gyms he visits, occasionally rubbing people the wrong way. He's a big fan of the Guillotine and duck noises. Co-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard)Audio and Video Edited and Produced by Paul JohnsonInsta - https://www.instagram.com/pj_fitness and https://www.instagram.com/danny.allenptGet 15% off XMartial Rash Guards and Apparel via link in our Bio or use: https://www.xmartial.com/?ref=thegrapplersperspectiveSupport us by joining our exclusive Patreon community at https://www.Patreon.com/EverydayPerspective10% 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.ukExtra Stuff:Insta - https://www.instagram.com/spanglertylerWebsite - https://tylerspanglerbjj.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@UCPtul3OlwJTWSuIOHtjqvpg #mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #grappler #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 showSponsors: 15% Off XMartial Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Gear - https://www.xmartial.com/?ref=thegrapplersperspectiveSupport us by joining our exclusive community on Patreon at https://www.Patreon.com/EverydayPerspective10% Off Grappler's Soap from https://www.mrbassetts.com. Use Code: EVERYDAY.Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk
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Dec 10, 2024 • 1h 26min

#48 - Dima Murovanni - Could B-Team's Fight Camp Coach Be BJJ's Next Genius Innovator

Dima Murovanni, a BJJ coach recognized for his role with B-Team Jiu Jitsu, shares insights from a remarkable journey that transformed him into a leading figure in grappling. He discusses his innovative camp design strategies and how they led to notable wins at ADCC. Murovanni delves into merging training for different competition formats, heart rate training, and the importance of safe training practices. His experiences with injuries and coaching high-level athletes highlight resilience and growth in the sport.
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Dec 3, 2024 • 1h 44min

#47 - Josef Mogh, XMartial Founder - Jiu Jitsu Has To Be A Show and Athletes Are The Characters

Send us a textExpect 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 brand born from a passion for combat sports and a dissatisfaction with the mundane, XMartial is crafted for the BOLD and the BRAVE. XMartial celebrates athletes who are not merely participants but vibrant personalities who light up the training room and captivate fans.Guest Stuff:Website - https://www.xmartial.com/?ref=thegrapplersperspectiveInsta - https://www.instagram.com/yosefalmoghni/XMartial Insta - https://www.instagram.com/xmartialofficial/00:00 Intro01:11 Comfort Standards04:46 Combat Sports Nomad10:27 Creating XMartial19:39 China Big Dogs 29:46 Fighting to Business39:05 Quirky Designs49:26 How To Market56:19 Hacking Self Confidence01:05:40 Making BJJ Popular01:12:14 Athletes Are Products01:21:21 The Dream Show01:27:39 BJJ Chills You Out01:34:55 Craig Jones01:40:25 We Sell Rashguards and Shorts#mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #grappling #grappling #podcast #xmartial #clothing  #apparel 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 showSponsors: 15% Off XMartial Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Gear - https://www.xmartial.com/?ref=thegrapplersperspectiveSupport us by joining our exclusive community on Patreon at https://www.Patreon.com/EverydayPerspective10% Off Grappler's Soap from https://www.mrbassetts.com. Use Code: EVERYDAY.Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk
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Nov 26, 2024 • 1h 38min

#46 - Owen Jones - ADCC Reaction, B-Team Camp, BJJ Travels, and His Big Announcement

Send us a textExpect 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 & Asian Trials Champion at 66kg, qualifying him for the ADCC World Championships in 2024. He is one of the most exciting UK grapplers with Super Fight wins on WNO and Polaris; and was the IBJJF No Gi European Champion at a purple belt in 2022. Guest Stuff:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/owenjonesbjjBJJ Fanatics Instructionals - https://bjjfanatics.com/products/outside-the-guard-inside-her-dms-by-owen-jones00:00 Intro02:26 The ADCC/CJI Experience12:16 Why People Get Good at BJJ19:17 ADCC Day 1 Breakdown23:16 ADCC Day 2 Breakdown29:37 Mindset, and Ankle After33:55 Teammate Losses37:54 Jozef Chen & Nicky Ryan43:04 Do Steroids Matter?48:32 Training with Justin Flores52:19 Dima’s Camp at B-Team57:17 The Crack House01:05:39 Asia vs UK01:11:11 Post ADCC Travels01:15:18 Moving to Atlanta01:20:09 IBJJF & Next Competition 01:24:45 Australian Grappling01:30:52 Goals and Aspirations01:33:15 Call of Duty Nerds01:38:40 Shoutouts and Thanks#mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #grappling #bteamjiujitsu #grappling #adcc #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 showSponsors: 15% Off XMartial Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Gear - https://www.xmartial.com/?ref=thegrapplersperspectiveSupport us by joining our exclusive community on Patreon at https://www.Patreon.com/EverydayPerspective10% Off Grappler's Soap from https://www.mrbassetts.com. Use Code: EVERYDAY.Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk
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Nov 19, 2024 • 1h 10min

#45 - Ethan Crelinsten - He’s A Vicious, Gritty Spaz That Requires Minimal Athleticism

Send us a textExpect 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 grappler and former student of John Danaher and Firas Zahabi in jiu-jitsu, before he formed his own squad, B-Team, with other teammates from DDS. Ethan gained notoriety in jiu-jitsu’s no-gi circuit after his wins at the North American ADCC Trials (2018, 2019) and is the Combat Jiu Jitsu Worlds 2022 Lightweight Champion.Extra Stuff:Insta - https://www.instagram.com/ethan.crelinsten/B-Team Insta - https://www.instagram.com/bteamjj/B-Team YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@UClAJVVKDBNJxW2lTSwLwCOw Simple Man Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@UCySX5KypNNQSbczcGFDiKIg 00:00 Intro02:29 Simple Man Podcast09:59 Starting Jiu Jitsu at Tristar19:13 Training with DDS at Renzo’s27:08 Founding The B-Team32:36 Coaching at B-Team40:27 Training Schedule & Recovery48:04 He’s Different Realm of Spaz54:44 ADCC Reflections58:43 CJI Solves All The Problems01:04:41 Combat Jiu Jitsu#mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #grappling #bteamjiujitsu #grappling #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 showSponsors: 15% Off XMartial Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Gear - https://www.xmartial.com/?ref=thegrapplersperspectiveSupport us by joining our exclusive community on Patreon at https://www.Patreon.com/EverydayPerspective10% Off Grappler's Soap from https://www.mrbassetts.com. Use Code: EVERYDAY.Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk
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Nov 12, 2024 • 1h 15min

#44 - Kenny Kim - BJJ Saves Lives: Mat Made Docuseries Creator Explains How

Send us a textExpect 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 Instructor at Kenny Kim Jiu Jitsu. He is also the creator and host of the hit docuseiries, Mat Made where he travels the US meeting people on the mats and hearing their incredible, life changing stories. Extra Stuff:Insta - https://www.instagram.com/kennykimbjj/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@UCuAV0hfNwCPeb8pwiw_8MiA Matmade Website - https://matmade.com/Matmade YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@UCT4lJUDHtBdcHKqhss-AxFQ 00:00 Travelling with BJJ07:38 Mat Made Docuseries Inception14:16 The Cost if Creating Matmade21:07 Find my Mat28:15 The Brazilian Culture38:11 Benefit of Jiu Jitsu43:27 Most Compelling Stories50:09 Tom DeBlass54:59 Mat Made Season 201:02:00 How Kenny Was Mat Made#mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #matmade #grappling #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 showSponsors: 15% Off XMartial Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Gear - https://www.xmartial.com/?ref=thegrapplersperspectiveSupport us by joining our exclusive community on Patreon at https://www.Patreon.com/EverydayPerspective10% Off Grappler's Soap from https://www.mrbassetts.com. Use Code: EVERYDAY.Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk
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Nov 5, 2024 • 1h 51min

#43 - Kris Barras - The Music Industry Is Full of People Who Need A Punch in the Face

Send us a textExpect 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 and Muay Thai fighter, gym owner, and fight promoter turned Rock Star. The Kris Barras Band is a British rock band formed in 2015 and has released five studio albums including Halo Effect (2024), which acheived top 5 in the UK album charts when released. in September 2023 the band signed to Earache Records securing a worldwide deal.Extra Stuff:Insta - https://www.instagram.com/krisbarrasband/Website - https://www.krisbarrasband.com/Tour Dates - krisbarrasband.com/tourYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@UCx6hSbEY0Xw0_45i0ybcvNw 00:00 intro01:26 Early MMA Days11:10 Opening Fightworx16:26 Training At Xtreme Couture22:41 He Was A Bell End!29:24 Fighting in Southeast Asia41:36 Running A Fight Promotion47:44 Forca Luta Fightwear50:51 Signing to a Record Label54:54 Touring with Billy Gibbons58:39 His Dad’s Influence01:04:47 Rock Star Life01:12:36 Favourite Gigs & Venues01:17:19 Streaming vs Hard Sales01:21:47 How Artists Earn Money01:31:12 Some People Need A Slap!01:35:59 Reason for Restarting BJJ01:40:55 Competing After 10 Years01:47:56 Misfits Call Out#mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #mma #rockstar #rock #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 showSponsors: 15% Off XMartial Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Gear - https://www.xmartial.com/?ref=thegrapplersperspectiveSupport us by joining our exclusive community on Patreon at https://www.Patreon.com/EverydayPerspective10% Off Grappler's Soap from https://www.mrbassetts.com. Use Code: EVERYDAY.Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk
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Oct 29, 2024 • 1h 45min

#42 - Victor Hugo Explains His Training, Comp Prep, Athlete Pay & Reflects on CJI

Send us a textExpect 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 much more. Victor Hugo is a 6x IBJJF Black Belt World Champion (4x Gi and 2x NoGi) under Saulo and Alexandre (Xande) Ribeiro of the Six Blades Association; and ADCC and CJI veteran. Despite being 195cm /6’4 and weighing 115 kg / 255 lbs, Victor is known for his technical guard game and 'Big Man Flow'.Extra Stuff:Insta - https://www.instagram.com/victorhugojjAll Victor's Links - https://linktr.ee/victorhugojj00:00 Reflections on CJI Loss08:04 Nicky Rod’s Performance11:41 Thoughts on the ‘Alley’15:42 CJI Scoring and Pay22:42 How Athletes Make Money28:05 ADCC Invite Trials32:42 Victor’s Colour Belt Journey39:38 Developing Big Man Flow44:39 Need For Strength Work50:07 Lifting & Recovery56:34 Joining Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu01:01:40 Best Approach to BJJ Training01:06:19 Developing a Game01:11:35 Ecological vs Drilling01:21:02 Competition Preparation01:27:17 Rolling Intensity01:32:04 Comp Day Routines01:39:22 Future Plans & Fights#mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #sixbladesjiujitsu #ibjjf #worldchampion #bigmanflowNeed 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 showSponsors: 15% Off XMartial Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Gear - https://www.xmartial.com/?ref=thegrapplersperspectiveSupport us by joining our exclusive community on Patreon at https://www.Patreon.com/EverydayPerspective10% Off Grappler's Soap from https://www.mrbassetts.com. Use Code: EVERYDAY.Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk
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Oct 25, 2024 • 1h 31min

#41- Carlos Machado - BJJ Coral Belt Shares His Wisdom on Teaching and Learning

Send us a textExpect 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 Jitsu 8th Degree Coral (Red and White) Belt with 56 years training and is a former world master's champion. He is the eldest of the five Machado Brothers, known for BJJ, that also includes Roger, Rigan, Jean Jacques and John. He is also the brother-in-law of UFC fighter Stephen Thompson. He currently runs BJJ schools across the United States, Australia, Canada and Mexico00:00 Danny’s Surprise Present04:00 Receiving Coral Belt08:41 The Machado House17:45 Proving BJJ’s Effectiveness25:25 Chuck Norris31:54 BJJ Scene in Texas37:40 Coaching Philosophy44:05 Best Ways to Learn50:21 Leg Locks Evolution54:06 Teaching Beginners01:02:51 Training for Longevity01:11:56 BJJ is a Lifestyle01:16:53 Future of Jiu Jitsu01:24:50 Carlos’ Future Plans#mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #graciejiujitsu #machado #mentality #brotherhood #Brazil #brazilianNeed 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 showSponsors: 15% Off XMartial Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Gear - https://www.xmartial.com/?ref=thegrapplersperspectiveSupport us by joining our exclusive community on Patreon at https://www.Patreon.com/EverydayPerspective10% Off Grappler's Soap from https://www.mrbassetts.com. Use Code: EVERYDAY.Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk
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Oct 15, 2024 • 1h 28min

Everyday Perspective #44 - Backpacker Ben - I Thought I Was Done When The Taliban Found My Condom in Afghan

Send us a textExpect to get the everyday perspective on how Ben became a Travel YouTuber, his first culture shock in India, getting arrested by the Taliban, being pursued in Ethiopia by IS, how the UK compares to the worst places on earth, his favourite places, the toll travelling has on him and much more. Ben Frier, known as Backpacker Ben is a British Travel YouTuber known for his adventures to some of the most dangerous places in the world. As the name suggests, Ben's video show the reality of traveling where he slums it, staying in some of the worst hotels and takes crammed public transport. Extra Stuff:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@UC7McxlM5qJVjqLBRYcHyylg Insta - https://www.instagram.com/backpacker.ben00:00 Becoming A Travel YouTuber09:36 Culture Shock in India 15:13 Hunted in Ethiopia 22:04 Egypt & Tunisia26:57 UK vs Middle East34:05 Getting into Afghanistan39:16 Taliban Found My Condom46:08 Other Edgy Countries51:01 Foreign Languages54:13 Bald & Bankrupt01:02:04 Favourite Countries01:11:09 Travelling Ruins Me01:17:29 Reality of Content Creation#mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #travel #backpacking #africa #southeastasia #india #southamerica 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 showSponsors: 15% Off XMartial Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Gear - https://www.xmartial.com/?ref=thegrapplersperspectiveSupport us by joining our exclusive community on Patreon at https://www.Patreon.com/EverydayPerspective10% Off Grappler's Soap from https://www.mrbassetts.com. Use Code: EVERYDAY.Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk

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