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Jan 7, 2025 • 1h 57min

#52 - Alain Pozo - Modern BJJ is Mixed Grappling Arts, You Have To Be Progressive

Send us a textExpect to get the grapplers perspective on the UK BJJ scene in the early days, the Essex Foxcatcher, BJJ politics, why schools go the self defence route, why we need to be progressive in BJJ, coaching Taylor Pearman, developing kids, staying healthy and much more. Alain Pozo is a 3rd Degree Black Belt under world renowned BJJ Professor Ze Radiola (ZR). Alain was one of the first to teach and promote BJJ in the UK and has been instrumental to its growth and popularity. He brings over 20 years of teaching and competition experience; he has run BJJ lessons in Colchester since 2008. Alain has awarded over 60 Blackbelts, many of whom are World Class athletes, including ADCC trials winner, Taylor Pearman.Guest Stuff:Insta - https://www.instagram.com/zrteamukReef BJJ - https://bjjchelmsford.com0:00 Seminar Approach03:22 Early BJJ Memories09:43 Travelling to UK in 200014:15 Founding ZR Team UK19:43 UK Foxcatcher27:25 Becoming a Coach34:44 Olympic BJJ38:57 Why People Quit BJJ46:20 Jiu Jitsu Politics51:22 Self Defence Jiu Jitsu57:07 Competition Pressure01:06:11 Competition Strategy01:13:25 Taylor at ADCC01:18:31 Being Progressive in BJJ01:26:05 Keeping Kids Engaged01:33:36 Should Kids Compete01:38:42 Stretching & Mobility01:44:31 Maintaining Good Health01:51:15 Why Taylor Got So Good#mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #grappling #adcc #grapplingtechniques  #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/rollingstrongbjjSponsors: 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 31, 2024 • 1h 7min

#51 - Josh Saunders - There is Nothing In Between You And What You Want, It’s Just You!

Send us a textExpect to get the grapplers perspective on Josh's approach to training and how he got a black belt in 4 years,, what you should focus on to get good at BJJ, how to create a winning mindset, steroids and the impact on performance, why men in particular need jiu jitsu and much more. Josh Saunders is an Australian Professional Grappler, known for winning ADCC trials after only 22 months of training and getting his black belt in under 4 years. He is an ADCC Semi Finalist, 2x ADCC Trials Winner, WNO24 main event v Gordon Ryan, Oceanina's No1 Heavyweight grappler and Current top 15 Flo grappling Heavyweight. Guest Stuff:Insta - https://www.instagram.com/hpucoachingCourse - https://www.skool.com/hpu-community/aboutYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@UCkpajYT3Rh_1WGDwoAnvkLg 00:00 Intro01:11 The Tism06:35 Approach to Learning11:13 What Makes You Good at BJJ17:07 What to Focus On25:03 Highest Level Mindset31:27 Steroids & Hormones37:51 Why Men Need Jiu Jitsu44:55 What Makes People Great48:54 You Get Out What You Put In52:14 The Time Is Now 56:46 Online BJJ Coaching#mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #grappling #adcc #grapplingtechniques  #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/rollingstrongbjjSponsors: 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 24, 2024 • 1h 24min

#50 - Natan Levy - Insane Struggle From Traditional Martial Arts in Asia to the UFC

Send us a textExpect to get the grapplers perspective on Natan's early years in Isreal, his brutal introduction to Kung Fu, his hilarious journey in Japan, travelling to Vegas alone at 22 to chase his dream, his constant set backs, taking a Dana White's Contender Series fight on days notice and much more. Natan Levy is an Israeli professional mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division in the UFC with a record of 8-2. Prior to his professional MMA career, Levy worked as a martial arts instructor and ran a Karate dojo in Tel Aviv, Israel. After being awarded his 3rd degree black belt in Uechi-Ryū Karate, he moved to Las Vegas at the age of 22 in order to train in mixed martial arts and pursue a professional career.Extra Stuff:Insta - https://www.instagram.com/natan_levy00:00 Intro02:24 Growing Up in Isreal06:22 Crazy 1st Kung Fu Session12:00 I’d Try to Bite Their Neck17:37 Funny Japan Story 25:46 Training in Japan29:20 Switching to MMA33:49 Coach Jimmy Giff40:05 Training in Vegas48:53 UFC Contender Series53:36 Fighting in the UFC01:02:33 Sean Strickland01:05:18 Doing USDC01:13:00 USDC Scenarios#mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #grappling #jewjitsu #ufc  #fighter #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/rollingstrongbjjSponsors: 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 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 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/rollingstrongbjjSponsors: 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 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/rollingstrongbjjSponsors: 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 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/rollingstrongbjjSponsors: 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 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/rollingstrongbjjSponsors: 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 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/rollingstrongbjjSponsors: 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 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/rollingstrongbjjSponsors: 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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