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The Grapplers Perspective

The Grapplers Perspective

By: Paul Johnson & Danny Allen
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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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Episodes
  • #80 - Seth Belisle - CJI President: Creating the Most Disruptive BJJ Event in History
    Jul 15 2025

    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

    00:00 Intro
    01:23 Seth’s BJJ Background
    07:48 Creating B-Team
    14:08 BJJ Information Age
    20:11 Creating CJI 1
    28:31 Fair Fight Foundation
    34:04 The Real Craig Jones
    41:30 Impact of CJI
    48:09 CJI 2 Euro Trials
    57:14 Flo Grappling
    01:02:14 Exclusive Contracts
    01:06:33 Craig Jones Tour

    #mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #grappling #grapplersperspective #podcast

    Need a chat? Here's some options 👇
    https://andysmanclub.co.uk
    https://mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/get-help

    Get in touch in the comments below or head to...

    Support the show

    Co-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard)
    Audio and Video Edited, and Produced by Paul Johnson
    Insta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjj

    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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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • #79 - Kit Dale - The Simple Secret to Passing Any Guard In Jiu Jitsu
    Jul 8 2025

    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

    00:00 Giles Trials
    08:28 Beating Xande Ribeiro
    19:16 Passing Dynamic Guards
    26:07 How to Learn Anything
    35:04 Sub Only Competitions
    43:03 Competition Prep
    51:03 Steroids in Jiu Jitsu
    01:01:17 White Belt Movie

    #mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #grappling #grapplersperspective #podcast

    Need a chat? Here's some options 👇
    https://andysmanclub.co.uk
    https://mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/get-help

    Get in touch in the comments below or head to...
    https://linktr.ee/grapplersperspective

    Support the show

    Co-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard)
    Audio and Video Edited, and Produced by Paul Johnson
    Insta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjj

    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

    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 10 mins
  • #78 - Mike Bidwell - Doing BJJ After 40, Here's How to Stay Uninjured on the Mats
    Jul 1 2025

    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

    00:00 BJJ After 40 Community
    07:43 13 Years at Brown Belt
    16:24 Are Belts Good or Bad?
    23:32 Diminishing Returns
    27:07 Rolling & Warm Ups
    34:53 “Spazzy” White Belts
    38:40 Gi Grips
    41:56 Managing Injuries
    47:10 Competing Over 40
    51:48 TRT & Steroid Abuse
    01:00:21 Banning PEDs in BJJ
    01:06:03 Weight Training & Diet
    01:10:04 4-Step Learning Formula

    #mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #grappling #grapplersperspective #podcast

    Need a chat? Here's some options 👇
    https://andysmanclub.co.uk
    https://mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/get-help

    Get in touch in the comments below or head to...
    https://linktr.ee/thegrapplersperspective

    Support the show

    Co-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard)
    Audio and Video Edited, and Produced by Paul Johnson
    Insta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjj

    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

    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 16 mins

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