The Grapplers Perspective

By: Paul Johnson & Danny Allen
  • Summary

  • 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
  • #57 - Pat Downey - I'd Smash Nicky Rod, Like In Wrestling, That's Why CJI Protected Him
    Feb 11 2025

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    Expect to get the grapplers perspective on and much more.

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

    Get 15% off XMartial Rash Guards and Apparel via link in our Bio or use: https://www.xmartial.com/?ref=thegrapplersperspective

    Support us by joining our exclusive Patreon community at https://www.Patreon.com/EverydayPerspective

    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

    Extra Stuff:

    00:00 Intro
    01:37 NoGi Worlds Controversy
    04:03 Blue Belt Specialists
    08:19 Wrestling Infiltration
    13:51 Grappling BJJ Elites
    21:20 CJI Protected Nicky Rod From Me
    25:37 Anti-Wrestling Leg Lockers
    29:02 BJJ Evolution & Rulesets
    35:10 Signing with Polaris
    39:44 UFC House & Exclusivity
    41:58 Getting Cancelled & Politics

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

    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

    Sponsors:

    15% Off XMartial Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Gear - https://www.xmartial.com/?ref=thegrapplersperspective

    Support us by joining our exclusive community on Patreon at https://www.Patreon.com/EverydayPerspective

    10% Off Grappler's Soap from https://www.mrbassetts.com. Use Code: EVERYDAY.

    Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk

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    46 mins
  • #56 - Kyvann Gonzalez - Ecological Dynamics For BJJ Explained Without Scientific Jargon
    Feb 4 2025

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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 Coach at Bodega Jiu Jitsu in New Jersey and the comedy genius behind the popular kyvanng Instagram page. After training to his black belt the traditional way, Kyvann now coaching exclusively using Ecological Dynamics and the Constraints Led Approach.

    Guest Stuff:
    Insta - https://www.instagram.com/kyvanng
    All Things Bodega - https://linqapp.com/Bodegajiujitsu

    00:00 Intro
    03:47 Problem with Drilling
    11:53 Kyvann’s Background
    17:45 Why Greg is Polarising
    23:41 Warm Up Games
    28:29 Keeping People Engaged
    36:26 Why Not Use Both
    44:33 Big Dan & Greg’s Debating
    54:33 How To Mitigate Injuries
    57:32 Is CLA Inclusive
    01:04:41 Debate Reaction
    01:11:15 What Are Invariants
    01:18:55 Different Body Types
    01:22:55 Teaching Kids
    01:30:34 Selling The Approach
    01:36:25 Kyvann’s Fun Socials

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

    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

    Sponsors:

    15% Off XMartial Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Gear - https://www.xmartial.com/?ref=thegrapplersperspective

    Support us by joining our exclusive community on Patreon at https://www.Patreon.com/EverydayPerspective

    10% Off Grappler's Soap from https://www.mrbassetts.com. Use Code: EVERYDAY.

    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 41 mins
  • #55 - Danny Allen - Can Popular Podcaster Become The Best Blue Belt in Britain
    Jan 28 2025

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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 mistakes and much more.

    Danny Allen is the Co-Founder and Co-Host of the Grapplers Perspective Podcast, BJJ Blue Belt under Sam Crook training out of Flo Martial Arts, in Plymouth. In May he will competing in a 16 man blue belt Competition against the best blue belts in Britain.

    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

    Get 15% off XMartial Rash Guards and Apparel via link in our Bio or use: https://www.xmartial.com/?ref=thegrapplersperspective

    Support us by joining our exclusive Patreon community at https://www.Patreon.com/EverydayPerspective

    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

    Extra Stuff:
    Insta - https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjj
    Ikigai - https://www.instagram.com/ikigai_submission_grappling

    00:00 Intro
    01:35 £5,000 Blue Belt Comp
    09:12 Mainstream BJJ
    15:39 Danny’s 1st Comp
    24:10 Danny’s 2nd Comp
    31:28 Starting BJJ at 32
    34:58 Council Estate Circle of Life
    38:46 BJJ Culture vs Football Culture
    44:01 BJJ Tradition and Politics
    52:59 Biggest Influences
    56:51 The Levels
    01:01:45 The Black Belt Curve
    01:05:36 Role of Gym Work & Nutrition
    01:12:53 Common Nutritional Mistakes
    01:18:02 Would You Rather & Quick Fire
    01:23:54 Doing the Podcast
    01:31:43 UFC, Good or Bad?
    01:35:38 Danny’s Services

    #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

    Sponsors:

    15% Off XMartial Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Gear - https://www.xmartial.com/?ref=thegrapplersperspective

    Support us by joining our exclusive community on Patreon at https://www.Patreon.com/EverydayPerspective

    10% Off Grappler's Soap from https://www.mrbassetts.com. Use Code: EVERYDAY.

    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 37 mins

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