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The Grapplers Perspective

Paul Johnson & Danny Allen

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Frequency: 1 episode/10d. Total Eps: 95

Welcome to The Grapplers Perspective Podcast, formally The Everyday Perspective! We're your Co-Hosts, Paul and Danny, we're both BJJ fanatics and Health and Fitness Professionals but essentially, everyday blokes. We talk to Grapplers (and occasionally other interesting people) to get their perspective and learn what we can about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Grappling, physical and mental health, fitness and nutrition.

- Banter
- BJJ and Grappling
- Fitness and Nutrition
- Men's Physical & Mental Health

**New Episodes Weekly!**

Video Episodes exclusively on YouTube @thegrapplersperspective.

Disclaimer: The topics discussed on the podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only.

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#95 - Paul & Danny - We’re Rebuilding The Podcast Around Strength and Nutrition For Jiu-Jitsu

Episode 95

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 • Duration 25:36

We reset our mission and put strength, nutrition, and injury prevention at the heart of the show, sharing real client stories that prove what smart training delivers. From a 33-kilo cut to competing with a ruptured ACL to a white belt moving up a division, we show how simple systems beat chaos.

If you need any help, guys, just reach out to either Danny or Paul. We’ll get the new program up and running pretty soon and yeah, we’ll give you all the details.

Support the show

GET 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

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#94 - Ellee Beckman - Teach Your Kids Jiu Jitsu with this Fun, Evidence-Based Approach

Episode 94

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 • Duration 01:26:38

What if kids learned jiu-jitsu the way kids actually learn best? We sat down with Ellee, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu coach and experienced early-years teacher, to map a practical path from chaotic energy to confident, skilled movement. Her approach centres on play-based, constraint-led games that quietly encode core concepts—pass the legs, hold them down, take the back—long before children can memorise steps.

• using games to teach core concepts
• class length, ratios and safety rules
• age bands and intelligent pairing
• storytelling that maps to skills
• submissions taught with control first
• boundaries for school and home
• scaling constraints for mixed ability
• helping teens manage ego and loss
• blending CLA with concise coaching
• parent communication and retention

“Find 10 fairy-tale games and weekly coaching support at The Art of Coaching — link in Ellee’s Instagram stand store”

Guest Stuff:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thearteofcoaching/

Support the show

GET 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

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#85 - Gianni Grippo - UFC BJJ Reality Show Was Mostly Staged, We Stayed In Hotels

Episode 85

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 • Duration 01:11:10

Grippo joins us to discuss his opponent change for Who's Number One, his experience competing in Kazakhstan, and his journey on the UFC BJJ reality show.

• Sharing the recent change from facing Owen Jones to Max Hansen at Who's Number One
• Breaking down why he felt confident against Owen's leg entanglement game
• Reflecting on the surprising quality and camaraderie at the AIGA tournament in Kazakhstan
• Describing a tough loss via leg lock that served as a valuable learning experience
• Revealing behind-the-scenes details about the UFC BJJ reality show, including competitors staying in hotels rather than the house shown on camera
• Discussing the innovative UFC octoball and why its no-reset format improves jiu-jitsu as a spectator sport
• Explaining his transition from obsessive drilling to ecological dynamics training with Keevan
• Reflecting on why adaptability and openness to new approaches has sustained his career

Guest Stuff:
Insta - https://www.instagram.com/giannigrippo

Support the show

GET 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 -

#84 - Priit Mihkelson - Why Defensive Jiu Jitsu Specialist Switched From SBG to Eco

Episode 84

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 • Duration 01:27:29

Expect to get the grapplers perspective on where Priit's martial arts journey started, his defensive Jiu Jitsu innovations and teaching, how the BJJ Globetrotters Camps changed his life, early days with SBG, why he switched from SBG to Ecological Dynamics, how to correctly scale and much more.

Priit Mihkelson is a 3rd degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt from Estonia, and is widely considered to be one of Europe's biggest innovators of Jiu Jitsu. He received his black belt in 2012, and is especially known for his defensive prowess. He started out in training other forms of martial arts, but did not start training Jiu Jitsu until the age of 24. Though he got a later start than some of the other well known practitioners around the world, he has etched his name into history with all that he has contributed to the art.

Guest Stuff:
Insta - https://www.instagram.com/priit_mihkelson/
Website - priit_mihkelson

Support the show

GET 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

#83 - Paul Ardila - Lawyer By Day, Elite Grappler By Night and Sometimes at Weekends

Episode 83

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 • Duration 01:02:01

Expect to get the grapplers perspective on Paul's experience at the CJI Euro Trials, what he thinks of the English and our breakfast, how he nearly ended up in the Americas squad, how he juggles his career as a busy lawyer and being an elite grappler and much more.

Paul Ardila is a decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) black belt known for his success in both Gi and No-Gi grappling competitions. He's a notable figure in the BJJ community, particularly recognized for his achievements in the ADCC Trials, which he has won four times. He balances his high-level grappling career with his profession as a lawyer.

Key accomplishments:
ADCC US Trials Champion: Three times (2015, 2017, and 2022)
IBJJF World Champion: (Brown belt Gi & No-Gi in 2015).
IBJJF Miami International Open Champion: (2014, purple belt).
IBJJF World No-Gi Championship: 3rd Place (2016).
IBJJF Pan American Championship: 3rd Place (2017).

Guest Stuff:
Insta - https://www.instagram.com/pardila1/
Website - https://paulardilalaw.com

Support the show

GET 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 -

#82 - Shane Curtis - The Gothlord’s Unorthodox BJJ Style, Training & Comp Mindset

Episode 82

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 • Duration 01:04:08

Expect to get the grapplers perspective on The Gothlord's potential match with Pat Downey, how he developed his unorthodox style of grappling, what difference getting a coach made, his training split and approach, his mental preparation, his comp warm up, his thoughts on UFC and much more.

Shane 'The Gothlord' Curtis is a BJJ Black Belt and UK Professional Grappler. He has on most of the UK's major shows including Polaris and Grapplefest. He is known for his unorthodox, exciting BJJ style.

Guest Stuff:
Insta - https://www.instagram.com/shanecurtisbjj
All Links - https://linktr.ee/shanecurtisbjj

Support the show

GET 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

#81 - Lucas Kanard - Developing the Guard that Shocked the Jiu Jitsu World at CJI

Episode 81

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 • Duration 01:32:05

Expect to get the grapplers perspective on how he went from being known as a bit of gym hero to winning ADCC trials and shocking the world at CJI 1 in one year, how he developed his renowned guard game, current NoGi grappling culture, the upcoming CJI 2 event and much more.

Luas Kanard is an Australian Professional Grappler who gained notoriety when he submitted Victor Hugo at the Inaugural Craig Jones Invitational in 2024, winning him submission of the event.

Guest Stuff:
Insta - https://www.instagram.com/lucas_kanard

Support the show

GET 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

#80 - Seth Belisle - CJI President: Creating the Most Disruptive BJJ Event in History

Episode 80

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 • Duration 01:09:08

Expect to get the grapplers perspective on Seth's legit BJJ background, how he met Craig Jones and started B-Team, Creating CJI 1, what the Fair Fight Foundation really do, what Craig Jones is really like off camera, thoughts on the controversial Euro trials, UFC BJJ and much more.

Seth Belisle is a BJJ Black Belt, Co-Founder and Effective CEO of B-Team Jiu Jitsu, President of the Craig Jones Invitational, Founder and President of the Fair Fight Foundation, and the man keeping Craig Jones alive on his travels.

Guest Stuff:
Insta - https://www.instagram.com/sethbelisle
CJI Insta - https://www.instagram.com/cjiofficial
CJI Website - https://www.cji2.com
Fair Fight Foundation - https://fightfoundation.com

Support the show

GET 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

#79 - Kit Dale - The Simple Secret to Passing Any Guard In Jiu Jitsu

Episode 79

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 • Duration 01:10:58

Expect to get the grapplers perspective on Kit's recent return to competition, the Giles trials, fighting Xande Ribeiro, how he systemically passed an impassable guard, how you can pass any guard in Jiu Jitsu, how people should learn, his White Belt Movie and much more.

Kit Dale is a Black Belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and is Australia’s most decorated Brazilian jiu-jitsu athlete of all time. He received his black belt by multiple time world champion Yuri Simoes in 2013, after training for only 4 years. This puts Kit Dale among the fastest people to ever receive a black belt in BJJ.

Guest Stuff:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kitdaleofficial
Kit's Website - https://www.kitdaletraining.com

Support the show

GET 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

#78 - Mike Bidwell - Doing BJJ After 40, Here's How to Stay Uninjured on the Mats

Episode 78

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 • Duration 01:17:03

Expect to get the grapplers perspective on life as a grappler after 40, BJJ after 40 online community, diminishing returns, weight training & diet for longevity, TRT use & abuse and much more.

Mike Bidwell is a BJJ Black Belt and Founder of the Online Community BJJ After 40. Through this community, Mike supports thousands of older grapplers with staying on the mats for as long as possible.

Guest Stuff:
Insta - https://www.instagram.com/bjjafter40/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bjjafter40/
BJJ After 40 Survival Guide - https://www.amazon.co.uk/BJJ-After-Survival-Guide-Masters/dp/B0D9KXT182

Support the show

GET 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

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