The Grapplers Perspective

By: Paul Johnson & Danny Allen
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  • 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
  • #65 - Ash Williams - BJJ Athletes Are Amateurs, Playing At Being Professionals

    #65 - Ash Williams - BJJ Athletes Are Amateurs, Playing At Being Professionals
    Apr 1 2025

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    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/GrapplersPerspective

    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 51 mins
  • #64 - Roy Dean - Getting From White to Black Belt in BJJ: What You Need At Each Belt

    #64 - Roy Dean - Getting From White to Black Belt in BJJ: What You Need At Each Belt
    Mar 25 2025

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    Expect to get the grapplers perspective on why Roy started creating belt grading demonstrations, what he believes the standards are from white to black belt, what is takes to be a coach and a role model in jiu jitsu, the art of teaching and much more.

    Roy Dean is a 4th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Degree Black Belt in Japanese Jiu Jitsu, 1st Degree Black Belt in Kodokan Jud, and 1st Degree Black Belt in Aikikai Aikido. Roy has been instructing Martial Arts for 30 years and has inspired a generation of Martial Artists around the world.with his extensive instructional library and YouTube channel.

    Guest Stuff:
    Insta - https://www.instagram.com/roydean_
    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@UCVKca2tBe83V9GR5f-YnW6g
    Website - https://www.roydean.com

    00:00 UK Matador Camp
    02:04 Belt Demonstrations Origin
    09:05 Black Belt Crucibles
    14:16 White to Black Standards
    23:19 Focuses at Each Belt
    29:41 Being A Coach & Mentor
    33:14 New Book Project
    38:46 Black Belt Role Models
    46:37 Achieving Mastery
    50:36 Humility of Jiu Jitsu
    58:30 The Art of Teaching
    01:04:35 Approaches to Training
    01:14:49 Become The Complement
    01:21:54 Plugs, Thanks & Outro

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    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/GrapplersPerspective

    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 24 mins
  • #63 - Ollie Kelly, Matador - Your Favourite BJJ Athlete Could Be A Swipe Away With New App

    #63 - Ollie Kelly, Matador - Your Favourite BJJ Athlete Could Be A Swipe Away With New App
    Mar 18 2025

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    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/GrapplersPerspective

    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 20 mins

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