The Grapplers Perspective

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

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 showGET 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

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

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 showGET 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

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

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 plansSupport the showGET 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

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

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 showGET 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

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

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_asokaGMC reference number:  4545590Combat Sports Hygiene - https://sportshygiene.com/Support the showGET 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