The Grapplers Perspective

Doctor Kickass (Mike Piekarski) is a BJJ Black Belt and Practicing Doctor in Physical Therapy. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Binghamton University in upstate New York, where he first discovered Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. After graduating, Mike began competing in Mixed Martial Arts, Muay Thai, and submission grappling. After turning professional as a Mixed Martial Artist, he decided to change his focus and return to school. Mike attended Stony Brook University in Long Island, where he earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. After graduate school Mike moved to Los Angeles. During this time he earned the rank of black belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and became recognized as a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist by the American Physical Therapy Association. Mike currently lives in Eastern Washington and works with a variety of athletes as a Sports Physical Therapist.Expect to get the everyday perspective on what body part you break with different BJJ submission techniques, Jon Jones' injury and recovery, the prevalence of injuries in BJJ, the anatomy of injuries in BJJ, what injuries mean in regard to rehab and recovery and much more...Extra Stuff:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/doctor_kickassFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/doctorkickassDPTSupport the showGET OUR FREE EMAILS - https://pjfitnesscoaching.aweb.page/GrapplersPerspective Co-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard)Insta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjj Audio & Video Edited, and Produced by Paul Johnson Looking to find, organise or manage seminars? Download Matador today and start finding seminars with your favourite athlete’s - https://matadorapp.io Protect Your Grip with 10% off Sticky Grips Finger Tape & Streetwear! Use code: GPGRIPS10 at https://www.stickygrips.co.uk Support us by joining our exclusive YouTube community at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpb3LiQJyU-pYFUO3qk1ohw/join 10% 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

Matt Mann, known online aa  'Jiu Jitsu Is Much More Than You Think' is a Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt under Danny MacMillan Jr in Plymouth, UK. He is a Jiu Jitsu Coach, Former Police Officer and Proud Father of 3. Matt is a huge advocate for Jiu Jitsu for Self-Defence and Mental Health, both he has experienced personally.Matt set up his social media accounts to document and journal his first steps into Jiu Jitsu right through until the day he can no longer study the art. Through this platform, he is also able to raise awareness and support for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a condition that effects his young son. Expect to get the everyday perspective on how limited police training is, how the Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu system and it's focus to self defence compares to Sport Jiu Jitsu styles, when Matt was attacked in the street and if Jiu Jitsu really works, how he manages his injuries, his sons EDS, how Jiu Jitsu supported his mental health and much more...Extra Stuff:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JiuJitsuismuchmorethanyouthink/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jiujitsuismuchmorethanyouthink/Buy His Charity Clothing Line at https://artmartialclothing.com/collections/jimmtytCharity Justgiving Link - https://www.justgiving.com/page/mattmann5000minutesinmaySupport the showGET OUR FREE EMAILS - https://pjfitnesscoaching.aweb.page/GrapplersPerspective Co-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard)Insta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjj Audio & Video Edited, and Produced by Paul Johnson Looking to find, organise or manage seminars? Download Matador today and start finding seminars with your favourite athlete’s - https://matadorapp.io Protect Your Grip with 10% off Sticky Grips Finger Tape & Streetwear! Use code: GPGRIPS10 at https://www.stickygrips.co.uk Support us by joining our exclusive YouTube community at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpb3LiQJyU-pYFUO3qk1ohw/join 10% 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

Jamie Horseman has lived two lives; Now he is a 45 Year Old Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and Head Coach at Centaur BJJ based at MoreCore Gym in Saltash, UK; and Re-Org Charity Affiliate Gym, Pantheon in Plymouth, UK. Jamie is prolific competitor, having won the IBJJF Europeans at Masters on a number of occasions on his way to achieving his Black Belt. As a Black he still continues to compete whenever possible. Long before BJJ, as a teenager, Jamie got involved with the wrong crowd which led him down a dark path of hard drugs, addiction, crime, violence, prison and tragedy.Expect to get the everyday perspective on how Jamie got involved with drugs, the crimes he committed to sustained his habit, his time in prison, how he tragedy lost his parents, how he got clean, his BJJ journey and much more, Extra Stuff:Centaur BJJ - https://www.centaurbjj.co.uk/Jamie's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jamie.horsma...Support the showGET OUR FREE EMAILS - https://pjfitnesscoaching.aweb.page/GrapplersPerspective Co-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard)Insta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjj Audio & Video Edited, and Produced by Paul Johnson Looking to find, organise or manage seminars? Download Matador today and start finding seminars with your favourite athlete’s - https://matadorapp.io Protect Your Grip with 10% off Sticky Grips Finger Tape & Streetwear! Use code: GPGRIPS10 at https://www.stickygrips.co.uk Support us by joining our exclusive YouTube community at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpb3LiQJyU-pYFUO3qk1ohw/join 10% 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

Owen Livesey is a British Judo and BJJ Black Belt, Submission Grappler and Owner of Carlson Gracie Hull. He notably competed in Judo at an international level for Great Britain and England and won a Gold Medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in the Men's 81kg division.Now, Owen in one of the biggest British names on the Professional Jiu Jitsu and Submission Grappling scene. This year he competed against former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman in the main event of Polaris 23. At Quintet 4 where he represented Team Polaris and fought against Nick Rodriguez (Nicky Rod). He then competed in an 8-man absolute grand prix tournament at Polaris 25 where he faced Fabricio Andrey.Expect to get the everyday perspective on Owen's Judo background, his toughest opponents in grappling, his training split, his thoughts on Nicky Rod, training with John Danaher, Gordon Ryan and New Wave Jiu Jitsu, details about his online grappling academy and much more…Extra Stuff:Join Owen's Online Academy - https://www.owenliveseygrapplingacademy.co.ukLinktree - https://linktr.ee/owenliveseyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/owenliveseySupport the showGET OUR FREE EMAILS - https://pjfitnesscoaching.aweb.page/GrapplersPerspective Co-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard)Insta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjj Audio & Video Edited, and Produced by Paul Johnson Looking to find, organise or manage seminars? Download Matador today and start finding seminars with your favourite athlete’s - https://matadorapp.io Protect Your Grip with 10% off Sticky Grips Finger Tape & Streetwear! Use code: GPGRIPS10 at https://www.stickygrips.co.uk Support us by joining our exclusive YouTube community at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpb3LiQJyU-pYFUO3qk1ohw/join 10% 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

Training in BJJ, MMA or any Grappling Combat Sport, if you haven't had a Staph Infection, Ringworm or some other Skin Infection, you'll know a few people who have. They can rip through a gym, make you look and feel awful, decimate memberships and be a real pain to shift. Dr Will Duffin aka 'Dr Will' from the hit TV show, Survivor is a practicing NHS GP, Joint-Medical Director at World Extreme Medicine, Exhibition Doctor, Medical Educator and Skin Infection Specialist. Working in General Practice and in the wild, Dr Will has seen and treated every type of bacterial, fungal and viral infection that can make your skin its home.Expect to get the everyday perspective on the different types of skin infection you'll find in a BJJ/MMA gym, how you can spot them, how to avoid them, how to treat them, what gyms can do to protect their members and much more...DISCLAIMER: Graphic Pictures of Skin Infections Are Used In This Episode! To View, Check Out The Episode On Our YouTube Channel.Extra Stuff:GMC reference no:  7016724Check out Dr Will's website - https://www.drwillduffin.comWorld Extreme Medicine https://worldextrememedicine.comSupport the showGET OUR FREE EMAILS - https://pjfitnesscoaching.aweb.page/GrapplersPerspective Co-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard)Insta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjj Audio & Video Edited, and Produced by Paul Johnson Looking to find, organise or manage seminars? Download Matador today and start finding seminars with your favourite athlete’s - https://matadorapp.io Protect Your Grip with 10% off Sticky Grips Finger Tape & Streetwear! Use code: GPGRIPS10 at https://www.stickygrips.co.uk Support us by joining our exclusive YouTube community at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpb3LiQJyU-pYFUO3qk1ohw/join 10% 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

Braulio Estima “Carcará” is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 5th degree black belt, multiple time World Champion and an ADCC open weight & super fight champion. Considered by most, one of the top jiu-jitsu competitors of the 2000’s era, Braulio Estima collected trophies throughout his grappling career, both as a fighter and as an instructor.Expect to get the everyday perspective on Braulio’s principles, how Jiu Jitsu carries over into life, why people quit at blue belt, when he nearly quit as a white belt, staying health on the mats over 40, controlling without strength and much more...Extra Stuff:Braulio's Insta - https://www.instagram.com/braulioestimaGracie Barra Birmingham - https://www.gbbirmingham.comSupport the showGET OUR FREE EMAILS - https://pjfitnesscoaching.aweb.page/GrapplersPerspective Co-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard)Insta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjj Audio & Video Edited, and Produced by Paul Johnson Looking to find, organise or manage seminars? Download Matador today and start finding seminars with your favourite athlete’s - https://matadorapp.io Protect Your Grip with 10% off Sticky Grips Finger Tape & Streetwear! Use code: GPGRIPS10 at https://www.stickygrips.co.uk Support us by joining our exclusive YouTube community at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpb3LiQJyU-pYFUO3qk1ohw/join 10% 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

Mr (Dan) Bassett is the Founder and Owner of Mr Bassett's Grapplers Soap and Cult Brand UK. Known as The World's Most Violent Soap Maker, Dan is a Grappler, a Fighter, Ex-Armed Forces, RNLI, a UK Fire Fighter... and an Artist.Dan is passionate about Oil Checks, Staying Clean, Fighting Dirty and believes that service to others is a mindset and that masculinity is a good thing. He believes genuinely in equal opportunities, regardless of sex, race, sexuality or faith and in merit; and that in a progressively more nuanced world where personal responsibility and accountability are becoming rarer by the day, we should stand up and say that our privilege is a growth mindset.Expect to get the everyday perspective on why he's known to as the 'Most Violent Soap Maker in the World', some hilarious fighting and military stories, creating Grappler's Soap, his views on masculinity, what men can do to improve their mental health and much more...Extra Stuff:Mr Bassett's Grappler's Soap - https://www.mrbassetts.comCult Brand UK - https://www.cultbranduk.comInsta - https://www.instagram.com/grapplers_soapBreath Work for Stress Relief - https://youtu.be/nTKvsqGga6g?si=rOjk0Bp_FRM5FKSeSupport the showGET OUR FREE EMAILS - https://pjfitnesscoaching.aweb.page/GrapplersPerspective Co-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard)Insta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjj Audio & Video Edited, and Produced by Paul Johnson Looking to find, organise or manage seminars? Download Matador today and start finding seminars with your favourite athlete’s - https://matadorapp.io Protect Your Grip with 10% off Sticky Grips Finger Tape & Streetwear! Use code: GPGRIPS10 at https://www.stickygrips.co.uk Support us by joining our exclusive YouTube community at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpb3LiQJyU-pYFUO3qk1ohw/join 10% 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

Sam Crook was the Head Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Coach at Francis Ngannou's (Former UFC Heavyweight World Champion) foundation in Cameroon from 2019-2023, where he was bringing BJJ to underprivileged children. He is a well-accomplished jiu-jitsu black belt under Marco Canha which he achieved after reaching Brown Belt under Darren Yeoman. Sam's remarkable story takes him from being an uninspired young man in the UK, to finding and dedicating himself to BJJ and eventually taking a chance, moving to Cameroon where his life was changed forever. Arriving a single man, Sam now has two adopted teenage boys, a wife, a stepson and a newborn and is currently battling to bring his family home to the UK.Expect to get the everyday perspective on Sam's journey with BJJ, his differences with Francis Ngannou, life in Cameroon, Franck's back story, BJJ competition tactics, bad position strategy and much more...Extra Stuff:To Support - https://www.gofundme.com/f/fundraiser-for-francks-adoption-and-more?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customerSam's Insta - https://www.instagram.com/samcrookbjj/Franck's Insta - https://www.instagram.com/francktakoudjoubjj/Shout Out to Scramble for their Support - https://scramblestuff.comSupport the showGET OUR FREE EMAILS - https://pjfitnesscoaching.aweb.page/GrapplersPerspective Co-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard)Insta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjj Audio & Video Edited, and Produced by Paul Johnson Looking to find, organise or manage seminars? Download Matador today and start finding seminars with your favourite athlete’s - https://matadorapp.io Protect Your Grip with 10% off Sticky Grips Finger Tape & Streetwear! Use code: GPGRIPS10 at https://www.stickygrips.co.uk Support us by joining our exclusive YouTube community at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpb3LiQJyU-pYFUO3qk1ohw/join 10% 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

@Chokes_and_More is one of the fastest growing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu social media channels on Instagram and Facebook. His quirky, unorthodox instructional short videos have accumilated millions of views, with his 'Power Kimura' video reaching over 7 millions views alone. His techniques are now available in his own BJJ Fanatics instructional, No Gi Chokes From Everywhere.Behind @Chokes_and_More is Miko Hytonen, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt under Santeri Lilius at Lilius&Barnatt Martial Arts in Malaga, Spain. Originally from Finland, Miko did a lot of "stupid things" before leaving his home country for Spain, where he found Jiu Jitsu and built a new life full of Jiu-Jitsu, Sun, and Palm Trees.Expect to get the everyday perspective on Miko, the man behind @Chokes_and_more, his checkered past, how BJJ helped him turn his life around, life in sunny Spain, his training blueprint, how he developed his unique lapel attacks, the meaning of his tattoos and much more...Extra Stuff:For Miko's Instructional's, Merch and Other Stuff - https://linktr.ee/ChokesAndMoreCheck Out His Socials For More Awesome ContentInsta - https://www.instagram.com/chokes_and_moreSupport the showGET OUR FREE EMAILS - https://pjfitnesscoaching.aweb.page/GrapplersPerspective Co-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard)Insta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjj Audio & Video Edited, and Produced by Paul Johnson Looking to find, organise or manage seminars? Download Matador today and start finding seminars with your favourite athlete’s - https://matadorapp.io Protect Your Grip with 10% off Sticky Grips Finger Tape & Streetwear! Use code: GPGRIPS10 at https://www.stickygrips.co.uk Support us by joining our exclusive YouTube community at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpb3LiQJyU-pYFUO3qk1ohw/join 10% 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

Mike Grundy is an English professional mixed martial artist and retired freestyle wrestler who competed in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). During his wrestling career, Grundy most notably claimed a bronze medal from the 2014 Commonwealth Games.Mike started wrestling at a young age of 6, under the guidance of his late father. During his wrestling career, Grundy represented both England and Great Britain. He made two Junior World Teams and one Senior World Team while wrestling for England. Grundy wrestled for Great Britain in the men's freestyle 74 kg division at the 2009 World Wrestling Championships. Competing for England, he competed in the men's freestyle 74 kg event at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, where he finished 5th overall. In his last international wrestling event, Grundy also competed for England in the men's freestyle 74 kg event at the 2014 Commonwealth Games where he won a bronze medal.He holds a professional MMA record of 12-4 with 9 finishes. He made his amateur mixed martial arts debut in 2011, followed by professional debut in September 2014. Over the next three years, Grundy competed for various promotions including Shooto, BAMMA, and Absolute Championship Berkut. He amassed a record of 11 wins against 1 loss before joining the UFC.Expect to get the everyday perspective on Mike's most recent performance, his reflections on the fight, what his future plans are, his journey with wrestling, training at Team Kaobon, his experiences training with other UFC stars and much more...Extra Stuff:For Mike’s Online Academy - https://academy.mikegrundycoaching.com/Check Out Mike's Training Facility - http://www.elitefitnessfactory.comSupport the showGET OUR FREE EMAILS - https://pjfitnesscoaching.aweb.page/GrapplersPerspective Co-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard)Insta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjj Audio & Video Edited, and Produced by Paul Johnson Looking to find, organise or manage seminars? Download Matador today and start finding seminars with your favourite athlete’s - https://matadorapp.io Protect Your Grip with 10% off Sticky Grips Finger Tape & Streetwear! Use code: GPGRIPS10 at https://www.stickygrips.co.uk Support us by joining our exclusive YouTube community at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpb3LiQJyU-pYFUO3qk1ohw/join 10% 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