Best Paul Johnson & Danny Allen Podcasts (2025)

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#95 - Paul & Danny - We’re Rebuilding The Podcast Around Strength and Nutrition For Jiu-Jitsu 25:36

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20d ago25:36

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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 D…

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#94 - Ellee Beckman - Teach Your Kids Jiu Jitsu with this Fun, Evidence-Based Approach 1:26:38

1M ago1:26:38

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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…

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#93 - Mark Macqueen - Grapplers Who Think Strength Doesn’t Matter Aren’t Living in the Real World 1:11:05

2M ago1:11:05

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We talk through a world champion’s pivot from powerlifting to jiu-jitsu, why coaching culture at Kingsway changed everything, and how smarter stand-up, pinning, and true strength finally showed up on competition day. We share a clear plan for lifting, cardio, and plyos that keeps you improving without burning out. • ADCC Trials win, what improved, …

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#92 - Paul & Danny - What Vegas Taught Us About BJJ Formats, Brazilian Taps and Resort Fees 34:12

2M ago34:12

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We return from Vegas with strong views on CJI formats, a fair take on the Taylor vs Bodoni controversy, and a blueprint for training that actually sticks. Between The Sphere, VR ledges, and resort fees, we also map why rotating events could grow jiu-jitsu faster and fairer. Support the show GET OUR FREE EMAILS - https://pjfitnesscoaching.aweb.page/…

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#91 - Dr Asoka - Black Belt Doctor: Navigating Jiu Jitsu Health Challenges 59:02

3M ago59:02

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Dr. Asoka shares his unique perspective as both a medical professional and a BJJ black belt, offering invaluable insights on health concerns for grapplers and combat sports athletes. Guest Stuff: Insta - https://www.instagram.com/dr_asoka GMC reference number: 4545590 Combat Sports Hygiene - https://sportshygiene.com/ Support the show GET OUR FREE …

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#90 - Rob Ingram - The McDojo Life: Exposing Martial Arts Scams and Cults 1:28:03

3M ago1:28:03

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In this hilarious episode, Rob from McDojo Life discusses his mission to expose frauds and cults in martial arts, offering insight into the manipulative tactics used by instructors and how the lack of regulatory oversight enables predatory behaviour. Support the show GET OUR FREE EMAILS - https://pjfitnesscoaching.aweb.page/GrapplersPerspective Co-…

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#89 - Christian Graugart - BJJ Globetrotters: Build Friendships, Not Business Relationships 1:08:37

3M ago1:08:37

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Christian Graugart, founder of BJJ Globetrotters and Beltchecker.com, shares his mission to create a jiu-jitsu community built on friendship rather than business relationships. His approach has grown into the world's largest jiu-jitsu affiliation with 1,300 academies worldwide and over 100 camps conducted across multiple continents. Started BJJ Glo…

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#88 - Gile Huni - Exposing Fake Black Belts and BJJ Scandal for Over a Decade 58:01

3M ago58:01

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Guillaume (Gile) Huni, the founder of BJJ Eastern Europe and a 3rd-degree black belt, shares his journey from corporate real estate to becoming a full-time jiu-jitsu instructor and media entrepreneur in Serbia. • Half French, half Filipino with an international background before settling in Serbia • Started training BJJ in Paris in 2000 after disco…

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#87 - Adam Singer - Coaching is About Creating Environments, Not Teaching Techniques 1:39:49

3M ago1:39:49

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Adam Singer shares his 25-year journey in coaching BJJ and MMA, explaining how ecological dynamics and the constraints-led approach creates more effective grapplers despite less technical instruction. • SBG's "aliveness" approach filters effective techniques through realistic testing • Traditional drilling methods often fail to transfer to live sit…

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#86 - Eddie Bravo - I'm Nearly Done Rolling, My Body's A Mess, I Keep Getting Hurt! 35:58

4M ago35:58

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Eddie Bravo shares the evolution of his revolutionary no-gi jiu-jitsu system and the development of Combat Jiu-Jitsu as a bridge between sport grappling and MMA. He discusses his journey from questioning traditional gi training to creating innovative formats that keep jiu-jitsu connected to its fighting roots. • Excitement about 10th Planet's team …

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#85 - Gianni Grippo - UFC BJJ Reality Show Was Mostly Staged, We Stayed In Hotels 1:10:28

4M ago1:10:28

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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 quali…

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#84 - Priit Mihkelson - Why Defensive Jiu Jitsu Specialist Switched From SBG to Eco 1:26:47

4M ago1:26:47

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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 bla…

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#83 - Paul Ardila - Lawyer By Day, Elite Grappler By Night and Sometimes at Weekends 1:01:20

4M ago1:01:20

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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 succes…

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#82 - Shane Curtis - The Gothlord’s Unorthodox BJJ Style, Training & Comp Mindset 1:03:26

5M ago1:03:26

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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 Prof…

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#81 - Lucas Kanard - Developing the Guard that Shocked the Jiu Jitsu World at CJI 1:31:24

5M ago1:31:24

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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 whe…

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#80 - Seth Belisle - CJI President: Creating the Most Disruptive BJJ Event in History 1:08:26

5M ago1:08:26

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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…

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#79 - Kit Dale - The Simple Secret to Passing Any Guard In Jiu Jitsu 1:10:17

5M ago1:10:17

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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 decorat…

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#78 - Mike Bidwell - Doing BJJ After 40, Here's How to Stay Uninjured on the Mats 1:16:22

6M ago1:16:22

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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 st…

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#77 - Chris Wojcik - Improve Your Jiu Jitsu By Swapping Your Ego For Creativity 57:39

6M ago57:39

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on the mindset required to innovate and acquire skill in jiu jitsu, training at B-Team and managing the camera's, his strength and recovery programme, how getting the ADCC ended a crisis, CJI 2 and much more. Chris Wojcik is a black belt Jiu Jitsu fighter and innovator, currently competing professionally unde…

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#76 - Faris Ben-Lamkadem - Coach Faris Explains His Decisions After Controversial CJI Euro Trials 1:22:52

6M ago1:22:52

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on the recent, chaotic and controversial CJI Euro trials, why he picked show girls over a pit wall, why Eoghan O'Flanagan isn't in the team, if he did Taylor dirty with ADCC overtime, why Paul was the wildcard pick, who was originally planned to be in the team, CJI squad tactics and much more. Faris 'Faradinh…

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#75 - Brandon Reed - Daisy Fresh CJI 2 Squad Member Was Trolling Us The Entire Time 2:05:18

6M ago2:05:18

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on his recent European seminar tour and visiting some of the best gyms in Europe, why he hated winning NoGi Worlds, his time training at Standard Jiu Jitsu with Greg Souders, what makes a great coach in BJJ, CJI speculations and predictions and much more. Brandon Reed BJJ Brown Belt, Pedigo CJI 2 Squad Member…

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#74 - Linus von Schrenk & Dima Murovanni - Coach Dima & His German Prodigy Discuss B-Team's CJI 2 Squad 1:21:44

7M ago1:21:44

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on ze germans experience in Austin, Linus' recent big wins and getting concussed by Nicky Rod, Dima predicts WNO (was he right?), B-Team CJI Squad selection and much more. Dima Murovanni is BJJ Black Belt and B-Team Jiu Jitsu's Head Coach. Linus is a BJJ Brown Belt under Dima, 2024 Purple Belt NoGi World Cham…

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#73 - Giancarlo Bodoni - Inside The Training and Mindset of a 2x ADCC World Champion 1:33:03

7M ago1:33:03

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on how to train like an ADCC champion, the best way to develop skill, how to create a winning mindset, what it's really like to train under John Danaher, the New Wave CJI team and much more. Giancarlo Bodoni is a BJJ Black and the Current -88kg 2x ADCC World Champion, currently training under John Danaher at …

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#72 - Declan Moody - CJI Australasia Squad, Experience at B-Team and Life in Austin 1:14:10

7M ago1:14:10

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on Declan's thoughts of the CJI trials and format, the Aussie squad vs the other squads, his background, training at B-Team and much more. Declan Moody is an Australian BJJ Black Belt and Competitor, fighting out of B-Team in Austin, TX. He is an ADCC vet, ADCC Asian Oceania trials winner and is the CJI Austr…

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#71 - Dan Bassett - Grappler On A Mission To Wrist Lock Ringworm and Staph - Grappler's Soap 1:44:14

7M ago1:44:14

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on skn infections and how to avoid them, Eddie Hall fighting MMA, different grappling styles, using steroids and TRT, dealing with dangerous spaz’s and much more. Mr (Dan) Bassett is the Founder and Owner of Mr Bassett's Grapplers Soap. Known as The World's Most Violent Soap Maker, Dan is a BJJ Purple Belt, N…

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#70 - Stuart Cooper - The Journey and Insights of Jiu Jitsu's Most Iconic Filmmaker 1:03:41

7M ago1:03:41

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on Stuart’s terrorfying experience with London’s knife crime, how he started film making, getting banned from ADCC, how grappling has changed and much more. Stuart Cooper is a BJJ Black Belt, best known for his motivational and inspiring films featuring some of the biggest BJJ events and athletes ever. Guest …

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#69 - Felipe Pena - How to Develop a Tough Mentality and Be Elite in BJJ Competition 56:46

8M ago56:46

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on his rivalry with Gordon and why a 5th match needs to happen, why he wants the Victor Hugo fight, how IBJJF could compete with pro NoGi promotions, his training and competition prep breakdown and much more. Felipe “Preguiça” Pena is a BJJ Black Belt, Weight and Absolute ADCC World Champion, Weight and Absol…

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#68 - Steven Henshall - BJJ Comp Paying Blue Belts What ADCC Paid Female Champions 1:30:25

8M ago1:30:25

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on how and why Ikigai is paying Blue Belts more than ADCC pay females, why black belts are such divas, how the game has evolved, leg locks in the modern game, Steve background training with the Aspinall's and much more. Steven Henshall is the founder of Henshall BJJ and Ikigai Submission Grappling. A former M…

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#67 - Elliot Steel - Twisted Testicles and Concussion: A Comics Experience of Jiu Jitsu 1:54:53

8M ago1:54:53

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on the time Elliot got horribly injured on the mats, using BJJ against a mugger before getting kissed, BJJ etiquette, the belt system, teenage freaks, cult behaviours and much more. Elliot Steel is a British stand-up comedian and comedy writer, competitive BJJ Blue belt and former, amateur Muay Thai and MMA c…

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#66 - PJ Barch - I Was Already A Black Belt When I Really Started Learning Jiu Jitsu 1:37:19

8M ago1:37:19

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on PJ's reflections of Polaris Squads, his background in combat sports including MMA, his transition to grappling and going from blue to black belt in 2 years, his thoughts on Greg Souders and Ecological and much more. PJ Barch is a BJJ black belt under Richie Martinez and Eddie Bravo, and ADCC World Champion…

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#65 - Ash Williams - Common BJJ Mistakes That Keep It From Being A Pro Sport 1:50:32

9M ago1:50:32

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on how Ash plans to deal with Audrey's arms, his approach to strength and recovery, how jiu jitsu athletes are amateurs, playing at being professional, how jiu jitsu needs to change to become more professional and much more. Ashley Williams is a Welsh grappler, and a BJJ Black belt under Chris Rees, and one o…

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#64 - Roy Dean - Getting From White to Black Belt in BJJ: What You Need At Each Belt 1:23:48

9M ago1:23:48

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on why Roy started creating belt grading demonstrations, what he believes the standards are from white to black belt, what is takes to be a coach and a role model in jiu jitsu, the art of teaching and much more. Roy Dean is a 4th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Degree Black Belt in Japanese Jiu …

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#63 - Ollie Kelly, Matador - Your Favourite BJJ Athlete Could Be A Swipe Away With New App 1:20:17

9M ago1:20:17

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on how this app could revolutionise BJJ seminars, the many problems associated with booking, attending and running seminars that this app solves, the apps many Tinder and Uber like features, BJJ politics, deformed hands, the future of the sport and much more. Extra Stuff: Insta - https://www.instagram.com/mat…

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#62- Espen Mathiesen - How To Succeed in Competition With One Of Europes Top Grapplers 1:19:30

9M ago1:19:30

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on Espen's different training methods, training in Norway, his training breakdown, approach to competition, competition mentality, to Gi or not to Gi, strong opinions on steroids and much more. Espen Mathiesen is a Norwegian BJJ athlete and black belt under José Carlos. Espen became one of the top grappling c…

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#61 Sebastian Brosche - Why Blue Belts Are Better BJJ Teachers Than Many Black Belts 1:24:17

10M ago1:24:17

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on what makes us stiff and how to unlock our bodies, the different approaches to mobility, the best warm up and cool downs, why Blue Belts make such good coaches and much more. Sebastian Brosche is a Swedish-born yoga enthusiast and a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Eduardo Rios, being also one of the to…

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#60 - Diren Kartal - I See The Black Belts With No Bum, Get The Most Injuries 1:26:32

10M ago1:26:32

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on how Craig Jones ended up being oiled up in Turkey wrestling, the different personalities in jiu jitsu, if the nerds are good or bad, what the best gym work is to supplement your jiu jitsu, if steroids are ruining our sport and much more. Diren Kartal is a BJJ Purple Belt under Roger Gracie and one of the b…

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#59 - Ian Daube - Will American Wrestlers Taking Over Jiu Jitsu Change It Forever 1:19:56

10M ago1:19:56

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on why so many American Wrestlers are switching to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, will see an evolution of American Jiu Jitsu or Brazilian Wrestling, the controversy around high level wrestlers competing at coloured belts, what gym work is best for BJJ, how it can be mainstream and much more. Ian Daube is an American P…

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#58 - Pat Downey - I'd Smash Nicky Rod, Like In Wrestling, That's Why CJI Protected Him 46:18

10M ago46:18

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on Pat's NoGi Worlds controversy, his thoughts on current blue belts, the wrestling infiltration, how CJI protected Nicky Rod from, the best way to beat wrestling, getting cancelled and much more. Pat Downey is a NCAA Division I All-American Wrestler and Professional Grappler, currently holding a purple belt …

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#57 - Kyvann Gonzalez - Ecological Dynamics For BJJ Explained Without Scientific Jargon 1:41:16

10M ago1:41:16

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on what Ecological Dynamics and the Constraints Led Approach is without the scientific jargon, our reaction the debate between Greg Souders, Tom DeBlass and Big Dan, discussion around the common objections and confusions to the approach and much more. Kyvann Gonzalez is BJJ Black Belt, Co-Founder and Head Coa…

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#56 - Danny Allen - Can Popular Podcaster Become The Best Blue Belt in Britain 1:36:51

11M ago1:36:51

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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 m…

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#55 - Marco Canha - You Can’t Talk To Me About Competition, If You’re Not Competing 1:39:55

11M ago1:39:55

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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 Fightzo…

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#54 - Greg Souders - BJJ Instructional Shortcuts Are A Lie, All You Need Is Live Work 1:29:14

11M ago1:29:14

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on the science of Ecological Dynamics and the Constraints Led Approach (CLA) explained in (near) simple terms, how we learn as humans, Greg's foundational framework, what the key focus of practice should be, how instructional are the biggest lie in jiu jitsu, how good athletes don't make good coaches and much…

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#53 - Alain Pozo - Modern BJJ is Mixed Grappling Arts, You Have To Be Progressive 1:57:02

11M ago1:57:02

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Expect 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 (…

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#52 - Josh Saunders - There is Nothing In Between You And What You Want, It’s Just You! 1:06:36

12M ago1:06:36

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Expect 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 winn…

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#51 - Natan Levy - Isreali MMA Fighter Makes It To The UFC After 26 Year Old Pro Debut 1:24:02

12M ago1:24:02

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Expect 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 artis…

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#50 - Tyler Spangler - UFC Star Threatened Me For Subbing Black Belt & Claiming Their Gym 59:50

12M ago59:50

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Expect 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 …

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#49 - Dima Murovanni - B-Team's Head Coach Breaks Down Their ADCC/CJI Training Camp 1:25:46

1y ago1:25:46

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on Dima's Jiu Jitsu experience, his Powerlifting and Fitness background, details on his injury, his very in depth breakdown of how he designs his camps, his analysis of the B-Team and their performances, how he approaches match, his future plans and much more. Until 2023, Dima Murovanni was a relatively unkno…

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#48 - Josef Mogh - Jiu Jitsu Has To Be A Show and Athletes Are The Characters 1:43:34

1y ago1:43:34

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Expect 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. Jos…

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#47 - Owen Jones - ADCC Reaction, B-Team Camp, BJJ Travels, and His Big Announcement 1:38:26

1y ago1:38:26

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Expect 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 AD…

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#46 - Ethan Crelinsten - He’s A Vicious, Gritty Spaz That Requires Minimal Athleticism 1:10:17

1y ago1:10:17

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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…