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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on Espen's different training methods, training in Norway, his training breakdown, approach to competition, competition mentality, to Gi or not to Gi, strong opinions on steroids and much more.

Espen Mathiesen is a Norwegian BJJ athlete and black belt under José Carlos. Espen became one of the top grappling competitors in Europe while going through the ranks of BJJ in the IBJJF circuit, where Espen conquered medals in important tournaments such as the World, Pan American, and Euros.

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00:00 What is Ecological Training
06:50 Eco vs Other Methods
20:07 Training BJJ in Norway
29:29 Training Split
39:13 No Gi and Climbing
47:07 Approach to Competition
53:18 Competition Prep
01:01:30 Gi vs NoGi
01:06:08 Steroids
01:13:48 Future Plans

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on what makes us stiff and how to unlock our bodies, the different approaches to mobility, the best warm up and cool downs, why Blue Belts make such good coaches and much more.

Sebastian Brosche is a Swedish-born yoga enthusiast and a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Eduardo Rios, being also one of the top grappling competitors of his generation in the European jiu-jitsu circuit. Brosche is well known for his website (Yoga for BJJ), a pioneering platform used by thousands of BJJ practitioners, which advocates yoga and its benefits for grapplers.

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00:00 Intro
02:23 Body Awareness
11:33 Health Benefits of Mobility
18:48 Why People Are Stiff
29:01 Importance of Movement
35:32 Yoga Adherence
43:44 Different Approaches
52:38 BJJ Warm Ups
01:02:14 Cool Down & Stretching
01:09:24 Blue Belts Should Teach Beginners
01:15:24 Safeguarding Beginners
01:22:31 Seb’s Upcoming Fight

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on how Craig Jones ended up being oiled up in Turkey wrestling, the different personalities in jiu jitsu, if the nerds are good or bad, what the best gym work is to supplement your jiu jitsu, if steroids are ruining our sport and much more.

Diren Kartal is a BJJ Purple Belt under Roger Gracie and one of the best known Fitness Authorities and Influencers in the UK and Turkey. Diren has spent time and trained with some the biggest names in the sport.

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00:00 Intro
03:00 Turkish Oil Wrestling with Craig Jones
10:37 Thoughts on CJI
20:33 Jiu Jitsu Superstars
25:01 Personalities in Jiu Jitsu
32:54 When Diren Started BJJ
38:46 Dangerous White Belts
41:42 Competing
46:19 Best Approach to Training
54:26 Find What Works For You
58:23 Best BJJ / Gym Split
01:08:18 Steroids in Jiu Jitsu
01:16:35 Can BJJ Be Mainstream?
01:23:30 What Diren Does

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on why so many American Wrestlers are switching to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, will see an evolution of American Jiu Jitsu or Brazilian Wrestling, the controversy around high level wrestlers competing at coloured belts, what gym work is best for BJJ, how it can be mainstream and much more.

Ian Daube is an American Professional Grappler and Mixed Martial Artist, Former Division 1 Wrestler, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt and IBJJF Worlds Medalist.

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00:00 No Gi Worlds Finals
12:32 Why Wrestlers are Doing BJJ
18:27 Transition to BJJ
24:18 American Jiu Jitsu or Brazilian Wrestling
31:32 Sandbagging & Belts
40:50 Cross Training
49:21 Gym Work for BJJ
56:55 Is Flexibility Nature or Nurture
01:03:26 How Wrestling Will Change BJJ
01:10:07 How BJJ Will Be Mainstream
01:16:11 Future Plans & Thanks

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on and much more.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on the evolution of competition, how to prep as an older athlete, different rulesets, new belt standards, if evolution will ruin tradition, Marco's origin story and much more.

Marco Canha is a 4th degree Black Belt and the head instructor at Fight Zone London. Marco is a direct product of the original Fightzone gym in Rio de Janeiro, having earned his black belt at that same gym from Fightzone owner/head coach and 9x World Champion Ricardo Vieira, one of the greatest competitors of the sport!

Marco Canha’s success as a coach has been made evident through his students who have achieved prestigious medals in tournaments such as the World Championships, European BJJ Open, the No Gi European Championship, British Open amongst many more.

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00:00 Polaris 30 Reflection
06:48 Comp Prep at 42
13:03 Evolution of Competition
17:14 How BJJ Changes People
23:56 Different Rulesets
30:34 New Belt Standards
35:09 Guard Pull or Takedowns
38:59 Will Sport Ruin Tradition
46:41 Marco’s BJJ Origin Story
1:00:53 Coming to the UK
1:06:16 Opening Fightzone London
1:17:38 Why People Get Good
1:20:53 Is Competing Important
1:30:46 Quick Fire Questions
1:34:35 15 Min Matches
01:39:13 Thanks

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