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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.

© 2025 The Grapplers Perspective
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Episodes
  • #95 - Paul & Danny - We’re Rebuilding The Podcast Around Strength and Nutrition For Jiu-Jitsu
    Nov 25 2025

    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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    26 mins
  • #94 - Ellee Beckman - Teach Your Kids Jiu Jitsu with this Fun, Evidence-Based Approach
    Nov 4 2025

    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

    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 27 mins
  • #93 - Mark Macqueen - Grapplers Who Think Strength Doesn’t Matter Aren’t Living in the Real World
    Oct 21 2025

    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, and why confidence clicked
    • Kingsway and ROKA coaching structure, daily feedback, and partner quality
    • Austin move, visas, lifestyle trade-offs, and training rhythm
    • Powerlifting career highlights, identity, and the emptiness after winning
    • Strength’s real role in grappling performance and longevity
    • Practical S&C: two-day lift split, one cardio, simple patterns
    • Rep ranges, sets, plyos, and keeping compliance over years
    • UK training roots, cross-training, and competition plans

    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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    1 hr and 11 mins
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