The Grapplers Perspective – Details, episodes & analysis

Expect to get the grapplers perspective on Ikigai 6, Danny's upcoming 16 man blue belt tournament for a £5,000 cash prize, his planned fight prep, Danny's competition experience, his upbringing, going from football to BJJ, his thoughts on BJJ politics, how nerds rule the world in BJJ, why strength training is important for BJJ, nutritional common mistakes and much more. 

Danny Allen is the Co-Founder and Co-Host of the Grapplers Perspective Podcast, BJJ Blue Belt under Sam Crook training out of Flo Martial Arts, in Plymouth. In May he will competing in a 16 man blue belt Competition against the best blue belts in Britain.

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00:00 Intro 
01:35 £5,000 Blue Belt Comp
09:12 Mainstream BJJ
15:39 Danny’s 1st Comp
24:10 Danny’s 2nd Comp
31:28 Starting BJJ at 32
34:58 Council Estate Circle of Life
38:46 BJJ Culture vs Football Culture 
44:01 BJJ Tradition and Politics
52:59 Biggest Influences
56:51 The Levels
01:01:45 The Black Belt Curve
01:05:36 Role of Gym Work & Nutrition
01:12:53 Common Nutritional Mistakes
01:18:02 Would You Rather & Quick Fire 
01:23:54 Doing the Podcast
01:31:43 UFC, Good or Bad?
01:35:38 Danny’s Services

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on the evolution of competition, how to prep as an older athlete, different rulesets, new belt standards, if evolution will ruin tradition, Marco's origin story and much more. 

Marco Canha is a 4th degree Black Belt and the head instructor at Fight Zone London. Marco is a direct product of the original Fightzone gym in Rio de Janeiro, having earned his black belt at that same gym from Fightzone owner/head coach and 9x World Champion Ricardo Vieira, one of the greatest competitors of the sport!

Marco Canha’s success as a coach has been made evident through his students who have achieved prestigious medals in tournaments such as the World Championships, European BJJ Open, the No Gi European Championship, British Open amongst many more.

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00:00 Polaris 30 Reflection
06:48 Comp Prep at 42
13:03 Evolution of Competition
17:14 How BJJ Changes People
23:56 Different Rulesets
30:34 New Belt Standards 
35:09 Guard Pull or Takedowns
38:59 Will Sport Ruin Tradition
46:41 Marco’s BJJ Origin Story
1:00:53 Coming to the UK
1:06:16 Opening Fightzone London
1:17:38 Why People Get Good
1:20:53 Is Competing Important
1:30:46 Quick Fire Questions
1:34:35 15 Min Matches
01:39:13 Thanks 

#mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #grappling #adcc #grapplingtechniques  #podcast 

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Expect 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.

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00:00 Intro
02:29 Simple Man Podcast
09:59 Starting Jiu Jitsu at Tristar
19:13 Training with DDS at Renzo’s
27:08 Founding The B-Team
32:36 Coaching at B-Team
40:27 Training Schedule & Recovery
48:04 He’s Different Realm of Spaz
54:44 ADCC Reflections
58:43 CJI Solves All The Problems
01:04:41 Combat Jiu Jitsu

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Expect 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. 

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Matmade YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@UCT4lJUDHtBdcHKqhss-AxFQ 

00:00 Travelling with BJJ
07:38 Mat Made Docuseries Inception
14:16 The Cost if Creating Matmade
21:07 Find my Mat
28:15 The Brazilian Culture
38:11 Benefit of Jiu Jitsu
43:27 Most Compelling Stories
50:09 Tom DeBlass
54:59 Mat Made Season 2
01:02:00 How Kenny Was Mat Made

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Expect 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.

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00:00 intro
01:26 Early MMA Days
11:10 Opening Fightworx
16:26 Training At Xtreme Couture
22:41 He Was A Bell End!
29:24 Fighting in Southeast Asia
41:36 Running A Fight Promotion
47:44 Forca Luta Fightwear
50:51 Signing to a Record Label
54:54 Touring with Billy Gibbons
58:39 His Dad’s Influence
01:04:47 Rock Star Life
01:12:36 Favourite Gigs & Venues
01:17:19 Streaming vs Hard Sales
01:21:47 How Artists Earn Money
01:31:12 Some People Need A Slap!
01:35:59 Reason for Restarting BJJ
01:40:55 Competing After 10 Years
01:47:56 Misfits Call Out

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Expect 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'.

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00:00 Reflections on CJI Loss
08:04 Nicky Rod’s Performance
11:41 Thoughts on the ‘Alley’
15:42 CJI Scoring and Pay
22:42 How Athletes Make Money
28:05 ADCC Invite Trials
32:42 Victor’s Colour Belt Journey
39:38 Developing Big Man Flow
44:39 Need For Strength Work
50:07 Lifting & Recovery
56:34 Joining Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu
01:01:40 Best Approach to BJJ Training
01:06:19 Developing a Game
01:11:35 Ecological vs Drilling
01:21:02 Competition Preparation
01:27:17 Rolling Intensity
01:32:04 Comp Day Routines
01:39:22 Future Plans & Fights

#mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #sixbladesjiujitsu #ibjjf #worldchampion #bigmanflow

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Expect 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 Mexico

00:00 Danny’s Surprise Present
04:00 Receiving Coral Belt
08:41 The Machado House
17:45 Proving BJJ’s Effectiveness
25:25 Chuck Norris
31:54 BJJ Scene in Texas
37:40 Coaching Philosophy
44:05 Best Ways to Learn
50:21 Leg Locks Evolution
54:06 Teaching Beginners
01:02:51 Training for Longevity
01:11:56 BJJ is a Lifestyle
01:16:53 Future of Jiu Jitsu
01:24:50 Carlos’ Future Plans

#mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #graciejiujitsu #machado #mentality #brotherhood #Brazil #brazilian

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Expect to get the everyday perspective on Jordan's experience on the Ultimate Self-Defence Championships, if he's really pull guard in a real knife fight, how he adapts his training to manage injuries, his journey with combat sports, if people should compete and much more.

Jordan Preisinger is a BJJ Black Belt and undefeated amateur MMA fighter, known for his popular YouTube channel  @JordanTeachesJiujitsu , where he shares his knowledge to his 240k+ audience.  He is the head coach of Limitless Bjj in Trenton, Ontario where his goal is to help his student learn BJJ as quickly and deeply as possible.

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00:00 Intro
02:34 Pulling Guard in a Knife Fight
10:40 Self Defence Championship
17:30 Does BJJ Work for Self Defence
20:53 Managing Injuries
28:05 Jordan’s Martial Arts Journey
35:54 Should People Compete
42:53 Starting YouTube

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Expect to get the everyday perspective on Brandon's recent ADCC match with Pena, his thoughts on his friend and training partner Michael Pixley, how CJI compared to ADCC, how he nearly got blinded at an open mat, the precautions he now takes, how be deals with seminar snipers, his move to Montreal and much more...

Brandon Reed is one of the fastest rising professional grapplers in the US. He is a ADCC Trials Medalist, ADCC Worlds Competitor, 3x National Champion Wrestler & 4x All-American, BJJ Blue Belt NoGi Worlds Gold Medalist and BJJ Purple Belt NoGi Worlds Silver Medalist (losing to DQ).

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00:00 Getting The ADCC Call
04:55 Fighting Pena
09:53 Michael Pixley
18:07 Owen Jones 
22:45 CJI Review
30:30 CJI vs ADCC Rules
37:10 Gordon vs Nicky Rod
42:32 ADCC Trials Run
49:00 Eye Injury
52:58 Dealing with Seminar Snipers
1:02:52 Danger of Short Form Content
01:10:50 Moving to Montreal, Canada
01:17:12 Training with Firas Zahabi
01:21:18 Purple Belts Are Killers
01:24:52 Seminars and Instructionals

#mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #wrestling #adcc 

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Expect to get the everyday perspective on what the Ultimate Self Defence Championships are, the reaction to the show, what really happens in a knife fight, how Craig the 'normal Aussie bloke' did vs trained martial artists, his own experience taking part, traditional arts vs combat sports, female self defence, if Aikido really works (it doesn't!) and much more. 

Rokas did Aikido for more than 15 years, taught it and ran a professional dojo. Eventually he became disillusioned with Aikido and moved on to train combat sports such as BJJ, MMA and kickboxing. He has documented his journey on his YouTube channel @MartialArtsJourney where he also created the Ultimate Self Defence Championships (USDC). The USDC see's 6 martial artist take part in self defence scenarios to see what actually works. 

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00:00 Ultimate Self Defence Championships
06:51 Knife Defence Scenarios
12:38 Craig, the Aussie Bloke
18:52 Pulling Guard in a Knife Fight
24:44 Contestant Reactions
31:07 Wish We Had A Purist
36:57 Creating USDC on YouTube
45:46 Being Creator & Contestant
53:17 They Really Wanted to Win
01:00:52 Getting Females on the Show
01:07:41 Female Self Awareness
01:18:00 Aikido for Self Defence 
01:31:31 Transition to Combat Sports
01:40:29 Leg Break in BJJ
01:48:34 Where to Watch USDC

#mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #aikido #selfdefenseskills #selfdefenceforwomen 

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