#82 - Shane Curtis - The Gothlord’s Unorthodox BJJ Style, Training & Comp Mindset
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on The Gothlord's potential match with Pat Downey, how he developed his unorthodox style of grappling, what difference getting a coach made, his training split and approach, his mental preparation, his comp warm up, his thoughts on UFC and much more. Shane 'The Gothlord' Curtis is a BJJ Black Belt and UK Professional Grappler. He has on most of the UK's major shows including Polaris and Grapplefest. He is known for his unorthodox, exciting BJJ style.Guest Stuff:Insta - https://www.instagram.com/shanecurtisbjjAll Links - https://linktr.ee/shanecurtisbjj00:00 Intro01:35 Pat Downey Match04:29 Competition Success08:38 BJJ Origin Story19:45 Getting a BJJ Coach27:07 Training Approaches 37:12 Mental Performance 42:02 Warming Up & Rulesets 46:40 Training at B-Team52:20 UFC BJJ01:01:24 What’s Next & Sponsors#mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #grappling #grapplersperspective #podcast Need a chat? Here's some options 👇https://andysmanclub.co.ukhttps://mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/get-helpGet in touch in the comments below or head to...https://linktr.ee/thegrapplersperspectiveSupport the showCo-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard)Insta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjjAudio Edited by Hayden Doerr (https://www.instagram.com/julymedialabs)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.ioProtect Your Grip with 10% off Sticky Grips Finger Tape & Streetwear! Use code: GPGRIPS10 at https://www.stickygrips.co.ukSupport 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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#81 - Lucas Kanard - Developing the Guard that Shocked the Jiu Jitsu World at CJI
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on how he went from being known as a bit of gym hero to winning ADCC trials and shocking the world at CJI 1 in one year, how he developed his renowned guard game, current NoGi grappling culture, the upcoming CJI 2 event and much more. Luas Kanard is an Australian Professional Grappler who gained notoriety when he submitted Victor Hugo at the Inaugural Craig Jones Invitational in 2024, winning him submission of the event.Guest Stuff:Insta - https://www.instagram.com/lucas_kanard00:00 Intro02:17 Doing CJI 109:23 Tapping Victor Hugo18:19 Inacio Santos Match26:18 Levy Jones-Leary36:59 Lockdown Training 39:51 Current Focus44:56 Developing a Guard49:45 NoGi Culture 55:55 Retaining Guard01:01:48 Developing Skill01:05:10 Elite Brown Belts01:09:29 CJI 2 & Giles Trials01:17:27 The Squads01:25:59 Sabotaging Team Europe 01:30:11 Someone Sponsor Lucas! #mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #grappling #grapplersperspective #podcast Need a chat? Here's some options 👇https://andysmanclub.co.ukhttps://mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/get-helpGet in touch in the comments below or head to...https://linktr.ee/theeverydayperspectiveSupport the showCo-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard)Insta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjjAudio Edited by Hayden Doerr (https://www.instagram.com/julymedialabs)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.ioProtect Your Grip with 10% off Sticky Grips Finger Tape & Streetwear! Use code: GPGRIPS10 at https://www.stickygrips.co.ukSupport 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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#80 - Seth Belisle - CJI President: Creating the Most Disruptive BJJ Event in History
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on Seth's legit BJJ background, how he met Craig Jones and started B-Team, Creating CJI 1, what the Fair Fight Foundation really do, what Craig Jones is really like off camera, thoughts on the controversial Euro trials, UFC BJJ and much more. Seth Belisle is a BJJ Black Belt, Co-Founder and Effective CEO of B-Team Jiu Jitsu, President of the Craig Jones Invitational, Founder and President of the Fair Fight Foundation, and the man keeping Craig Jones alive on his travels. Guest Stuff:Insta - https://www.instagram.com/sethbelisleCJI Insta - https://www.instagram.com/cjiofficialCJI Website - https://www.cji2.comFair Fight Foundation - https://fightfoundation.com00:00 Intro01:23 Seth’s BJJ Background07:48 Creating B-Team14:08 BJJ Information Age20:11 Creating CJI 128:31 Fair Fight Foundation 34:04 The Real Craig Jones41:30 Impact of CJI48:09 CJI 2 Euro Trials57:14 Flo Grappling01:02:14 Exclusive Contracts01:06:33 Craig Jones Tour#mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #grappling #grapplersperspective #podcast Need a chat? Here's some options 👇https://andysmanclub.co.ukhttps://mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/get-helpGet in touch in the comments below or head to...Support the showCo-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard)Insta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjjAudio Edited by Hayden Doerr (https://www.instagram.com/julymedialabs)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.ioProtect Your Grip with 10% off Sticky Grips Finger Tape & Streetwear! Use code: GPGRIPS10 at https://www.stickygrips.co.ukSupport 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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#79 - Kit Dale - The Simple Secret to Passing Any Guard In Jiu Jitsu
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on Kit's recent return to competition, the Giles trials, fighting Xande Ribeiro, how he systemically passed an impassable guard, how you can pass any guard in Jiu Jitsu, how people should learn, his White Belt Movie and much more. Kit Dale is a Black Belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and is Australia’s most decorated Brazilian jiu-jitsu athlete of all time. He received his black belt by multiple time world champion Yuri Simoes in 2013, after training for only 4 years. This puts Kit Dale among the fastest people to ever receive a black belt in BJJ.Guest Stuff:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kitdaleofficialKit's Website - https://www.kitdaletraining.com00:00 Giles Trials08:28 Beating Xande Ribeiro19:16 Passing Dynamic Guards26:07 How to Learn Anything35:04 Sub Only Competitions43:03 Competition Prep51:03 Steroids in Jiu Jitsu01:01:17 White Belt Movie #mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #grappling #grapplersperspective #podcast Need a chat? Here's some options 👇https://andysmanclub.co.ukhttps://mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/get-helpGet in touch in the comments below or head to...https://linktr.ee/grapplersperspectiveSupport the showCo-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard)Insta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjjAudio Edited by Hayden Doerr (https://www.instagram.com/julymedialabs)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.ioProtect Your Grip with 10% off Sticky Grips Finger Tape & Streetwear! Use code: GPGRIPS10 at https://www.stickygrips.co.ukSupport 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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#78 - Mike Bidwell - Doing BJJ After 40, Here's How to Stay Uninjured on the Mats
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on life as a grappler after 40, BJJ after 40 online community, diminishing returns, weight training & diet for longevity, TRT use & abuse and much more. Mike Bidwell is a BJJ Black Belt and Founder of the Online Community BJJ After 40. Through this community, Mike supports thousands of older grapplers with staying on the mats for as long as possible. Guest Stuff:Insta - https://www.instagram.com/bjjafter40/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bjjafter40/BJJ After 40 Survival Guide - https://www.amazon.co.uk/BJJ-After-Survival-Guide-Masters/dp/B0D9KXT18200:00 BJJ After 40 Community07:43 13 Years at Brown Belt16:24 Are Belts Good or Bad?23:32 Diminishing Returns 27:07 Rolling & Warm Ups34:53 “Spazzy” White Belts38:40 Gi Grips41:56 Managing Injuries 47:10 Competing Over 4051:48 TRT & Steroid Abuse01:00:21 Banning PEDs in BJJ01:06:03 Weight Training & Diet01:10:04 4-Step Learning Formula#mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #grappling #grapplersperspective #podcast Need a chat? Here's some options 👇https://andysmanclub.co.ukhttps://mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/get-helpGet in touch in the comments below or head to...https://linktr.ee/thegrapplersperspectiveSupport the showCo-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard)Insta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjjAudio Edited by Hayden Doerr (https://www.instagram.com/julymedialabs)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.ioProtect Your Grip with 10% off Sticky Grips Finger Tape & Streetwear! Use code: GPGRIPS10 at https://www.stickygrips.co.ukSupport 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
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.