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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.

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

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Episodes
  • #77 - Chris Wojcik - Improve Your Jiu Jitsu By Swapping Your Ego For Creativity
    Jun 24 2025

    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 under the B-Team in Austin, Texas. Chris is a ADCC and WNO vet, and is the 88kg in B-Teams CJI 2 Squad. He is also known for BJJ writing and is the author of the Grapplers Diary.

    Guest Stuff:
    Insta - https://www.instagram.com/chrismwojcik/
    Grappler's Diary - https://www.instagram.com/thegrapplersdiary/

    00:00 PJ Barch
    03:52 B-Team Cameras
    08:59 Moving to B-Team
    15:05 Improving & Innovating
    22:30 Creativity from Writing
    26:11 Strength & Recovery
    32:09 Getting ADCC Call
    36:52 Competing at ADCC
    44:14 CJI Squads
    50:28 Eco vs Drilling

    #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/theeverydayperspective

    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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    58 mins
  • #76 - Faris Ben-Lamkadem - Coach Faris Explains His Decisions After Controversial CJI Euro Trials
    Jun 17 2025

    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 'Faradinho' Ben-Lamkadem is a British BJJ Black Belt under Roger Gracie, 2024 IBJJF NoGi World Champion, and CJI 2 Euro Misfits Squad Coach.

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

    00:00 Faradinho
    02:29 Polaris Sucks
    09:38 Running the Trials
    22:35 Where’s O’Flanagan?
    29:56 Paul Ardilla
    34:34 Lack of Subs
    39:06 Original Plan
    43:44 Marcin vs Freddie
    46:29 Doing Taylor Dirty
    53:04 Building Hype
    58:10 Strongest Squads
    01:01:32 Squads Tactics
    01:11:19 Being a Team
    01:15:28 Will Gordon Go?
    01:21:08 Sponsors & Plans

    #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/theeverydayperspective

    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 23 mins
  • #75 - Brandon Reed - Daisy Fresh CJI 2 Squad Member Was Trolling Us The Entire Time
    Jun 10 2025

    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, ADCC Trials Medalist, ADCC Worlds Competitor, 3x National Champion Wrestler & 4x All-American, IBJJF NoGi World Champion (Blue and Purple Belts).

    Guest Stuff:
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brandonreed3x
    Website - https://www.brandonreed3x.com/
    All Other Links - https://linktr.ee/Brandonreed23

    00:00 Avoiding Injuries in Comps
    04:52 The UK’s Rubbish
    10:14 European Tour
    16:18 London Seminars
    21:31 Getting D’Arced
    27:07 Takedown Challenge
    31:16 Hated NoGi Worlds
    39:35 Ian Daube’s a Beast
    44:05 Finding the Right Team
    50:38 Love/Hate of Belts
    55:21 Training at Standard
    01:04:48 Greg’s a Great Coach
    01:13:40 Measure of a Good Coach
    01:17:13 Gable Steveson v Craig Jones
    01:21:12 Brandon in CJI?
    01:26:39 Confidence from Practice
    01:34:22 Heath and Chewy
    01:38:02 Who Wins CJI
    01:48:15 CJI Athletes & Matches
    01:57:30 Training & Instructional’s
    02:01:54 Sponsors & Gifts

    #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/theeverydayperspective

    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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    2 hrs and 5 mins
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