The Impaired Grappler Podcast

Nick Patterson from the Australian Peacemakers joins me in a chat. Topics covered include: Growing up, his MMA history, Injuries (rehab and recovery), God, The Bible, Law, Strawman, the Constitution, Blacks Law Dictionary words, police interactions, rights, demorilisation of society, porn, meaning of number 33, Homeschooling, truth, favourite submissions and more. Check out Nicks links below: Website: https://www.australianpeacemakers.com/ YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClnCX6HZNdjYcFjv-hAI_tg Join my new Telegram channels via the invite links below: Impaired Grappler Group: https://t.me/+YU28A3tb64IzOTVl Impaired Grappler Private Chat: https://t.me/+JqG2P-qSmzkxOWU1 Enjoy. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Leave a comment and feel free to support me on my social media: Website: www.theimpairedgrappler.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitter: twitter.com/impairedgrappla Instagram: instagram.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitch: www.twitch.tv/impairedgrappler Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/the-impaired-grappler DLive (NEW): https://dlive.tv/ImpairedGrappler Telegram (NEW): https://t.me/ImpairedGrappler YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ekIZRX313KNNlOjEiCckw Music by Rob Brens: rbrens@gmail.com

Fanos (The Voice) Panayides joins me for a conversation. Topics covered include: Martial Arts, Jiu-Jitsu, Politics, History, Shills, The Bible, Christianity, The Firmament, Blacks Law, Symbols, Training, DOMS protocol, Censorship, Cognitive Dissonance, Climate Agenda, Protests and The Keto Diet. Check out Fanos's links below: https://peoplesclassifieds.org/ https://rumble.com/c/Fanosthevoice Enjoy. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Leave a comment and feel free to support me on my social media: Website: www.theimpairedgrappler.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitter: twitter.com/impairedgrappla Instagram: instagram.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitch: www.twitch.tv/impairedgrappler Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/the-impaired-grappler DLive (NEW): https://dlive.tv/ImpairedGrappler YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ekIZRX313KNNlOjEiCckw Music by Rob Brens: rbrens@gmail.com

'“Denny Prokopos was the first Jiu Jitsu black belt promoted by Eddie Bravo in the 10th Planet system. Denny is one of the most talented No-Gi Jiu Jitsu practitioners in the United States, having won the Eddie Bravo Invitational 2, IBJJF World No-Gi Championship, Gracie Worlds and the FILA No-Gi World Championship.” (description from https://dennyprokopos.com/ ). Denny Prokopos joins me from San Francisco to talk about a variety of topics. Topics covered include: Martial Arts, Jiu-Jitsu, Greek culture, Philosophy, Politics in Everything, 300 Spartans, Alexander The Great, Becoming the Best Teacher and Fighter, Mental Health, Homelessness, History, Success, Mindset, Recovery, Strength and Conditioning protocols, Rickson Gracie and the Gracie Family, BJJ Fanatics Instructionals and Cutting Weight. Check out Denny's links below: https://dennyprokopos.com/ https://bjjsanfrancisco.com/ https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/instructional-videos/fighter_denny-prokopos https://www.facebook.com/denny.prokopos https://www.instagram.com/dennyprokopos/ https://www.youtube.com/user/DENNYProkopos Enjoy. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Leave a comment and feel free to support me on my social media: Website: www.theimpairedgrappler.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitter: twitter.com/impairedgrappla Instagram: instagram.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitch: www.twitch.tv/impairedgrappler Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/the-impaired-grappler DLive (NEW): https://dlive.tv/ImpairedGrappler YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ekIZRX313KNNlOjEiCckw Music by Rob Brens: rbrens@gmail.com

Tom Barnett returns for another conversation. Check out Tom's new website and socials: tombarnett.tv/ https://www.instagram.com/tombarnett.tv/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyru4Y4KJ-kM4a51IA2oB_A Topics covered include: Breath, water, minerals, Deuterium depleted water, thirst, seasons, grounding, relationship with wild animals, feasting, fasting, flowing, energizing seeds, Auto-Hemotherapia, dentistry, teeth, projecting our reality, Babylon, social media, fear, truth in fiction, Black's law dictionary words and embracing the current experience. Enjoy. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Leave a comment and feel free to support me on my social media: Website: www.theimpairedgrappler.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitter: twitter.com/impairedgrappla Instagram: instagram.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitch: www.twitch.tv/impairedgrappler Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/the-impaired-grappler DLive (NEW): https://dlive.tv/ImpairedGrappler YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ekIZRX313KNNlOjEiCckw Music by Rob Brens: rbrens@gmail.com

David Weiss (Flat Earth Dave) joins me to present a different cosmological model to the heliocentric model. We talk about the heliocentric and the Flat Earth models We cover gravity, perspective, Antarctica, military operations, gas pressure, vacuums, downward force, day and night in a dome, Wernher Von Braun, Flat Earth debates, misinformation, circumnavigation and "why the lie?". Don't forget to check out David's Podcast and his Flat Earth Sun & Moon Clock app. www.TheFlatEarthPodcast.com Flat Earth Sun & Moon Clock app *NOW AVAILABLE* on Google Play and Apple. Download it today and start flat smacking! https://qrco.de/bbizVA Enjoy. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Feel free to support me on my social media: Website: www.theimpairedgrappler.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitter: twitter.com/impairedgrappla Instagram: instagram.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitch: www.twitch.tv/impairedgrappler Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/the-impaired-grappler DLive (NEW): https://dlive.tv/ImpairedGrappler YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ekIZRX313KNNlOjEiCckw Music by Rob Brens: rbrens@gmail.com

Tom Barnett returns for another conversation. Check out Tom's new website: https://tombarnett.tv/ Topics covered include: Learning Nature Homeschooling 80-20 principle Technology Social media positives and negatives Cult of free Power of words Spells Duality Masculine-Feminine Left-Right brain Ying and Yang Epigenetics Borax Urine therapy Enjoy. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Feel free to support me on my social media: Website: www.theimpairedgrappler.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitter: twitter.com/impairedgrappla Instagram: instagram.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitch: www.twitch.tv/impairedgrappler Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/the-impaired-grappler DLive (NEW): https://dlive.tv/ImpairedGrappler YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ekIZRX313KNNlOjEiCckw Music by Rob Brens: rbrens@gmail.com

Paul Mitrevski from Mitrevski Martial Arts joins me via Zoom for a chat. We go through Paul's martial arts journey (Karate, Boxing and Jiu-Jitsu), the Martial vs the Art, his injuries, impact of Bruce Lee on Paul's life, mindset and a crazy story from China involving the Triad. I hope you enjoy. Check out Paul's social media below: Facebook: @mitrevskimartialarts Instagram: @mitrevskimartialarts Leave a comment and feel free to support me on my social media: Website: www.theimpairedgrappler.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitter: twitter.com/impairedgrappla Instagram: instagram.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitch: www.twitch.tv/impairedgrappler Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/the-impaired-grappler DLive (NEW): https://dlive.tv/ImpairedGrappler YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ekIZRX313KNNlOjEiCckw Music by Rob Brens: rbrens@gmail.com

Frank Barca returns to talk about Q Anonymous, the U.S. Election, President Trump, corruption, fake news, the deep state and Australian politics. Frank represents a frustrated Melbourne business owner's point of view and he is not alone. Check out Franks links below: Facebook: @frank.barca.77 @10podcast @10thPlanetJiuJitsuMelbourne Instagram: @frankbarca10p4l 10th Planet Warm ups Instagram: @10pwarmups Website: www.10thplanet.com.au 1st lesson is always free :) ------------------------------------ Feel free to support me on my social media: Website: www.theimpairedgrappler.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitter: twitter.com/impairedgrappla Instagram: instagram.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitch: www.twitch.tv/impairedgrappler Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/the-impaired-grappler DLive (NEW): https://dlive.tv/ImpairedGrappler YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ekIZRX313KNNlOjEiCckw Music by Rob Brens: rbrens@gmail.com

Rob Williams joins me for a chat. We cover the following: The early days of Jiu-Jitsu in Australia and New Zealand. Chalenge matches. Brazil and meeting the Gracie family, including Relson, Royler and Helio. His history of injuries (neck, back and amnesia) and recovery. Meeting Pedro Sauer and Breno Sivak. Competing. Home invasion. Mountain bike trail building and coaching. Psychology, routines, making lists and mental health. Impact of lockdown. Diet. Moving through ranks. Feel free to support me on my social media: Website: www.theimpairedgrappler.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitter: twitter.com/impairedgrappla Instagram: instagram.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitch: www.twitch.tv/impairedgrappler Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/the-impaired-grappler DLive (NEW): https://dlive.tv/ImpairedGrappler YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ekIZRX313KNNlOjEiCckw Music by Rob Brens: rbrens@gmail.com

Luke joins me in an audio only podcast, due to technical difficulties. The audio isn't ideal but the conversation was still interesting. My apologies. We cover memes, trolling, blue belts, Luke's beginings in Martial Arts, traveling to Brazil and meeting the Gracie family. We talk about Kali (Arnis) and Jiu-Jitsu, self defence, Luke's stretching routine, philosophy and more. Check out Luke's links below: Beston Gracie Jiu-Jitsu: Website: https://gracie.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BestonGracieJiuJitsu Angela Gracie: http://angelagracie.com/bookrecipes/ Feel free to support me on my social media: Website: www.theimpairedgrappler.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitter: twitter.com/impairedgrappla Instagram: instagram.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitch: www.twitch.tv/impairedgrappler Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/the-impaired-grappler DLive (NEW): https://dlive.tv/ImpairedGrappler YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ekIZRX313KNNlOjEiCckw Music by Rob Brens: rbrens@gmail.com

Frank Barca from 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Melbourne joins me for a conversation. We talk about teaching, learning, mindset, positivity, frequency, vibration and appreciation. Frank explains the 10th Planet system, having Eddie Bravo as a teacher, hosting the No Gi Summit and the impact of Jean Jaques Machado teaching a No Gi seminar at his school. Check out Franks links below: Facebook: @frank.barca.77 @10podcast @10thPlanetJiuJitsuMelbourne Instagram: @frankbarca10p4l 10th Planet Warm ups Instagram: @10pwarmups Website: www.10thplanet.com.au 1st lesson is always free :) Feel free to support me on my social media: Website: www.theimpairedgrappler.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitter: twitter.com/impairedgrappla Instagram: instagram.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitch: www.twitch.tv/impairedgrappler Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/the-impaired-grappler DLive (NEW): https://dlive.tv/ImpairedGrappler YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ekIZRX313KNNlOjEiCckw Music by Rob Brens: rbrens@gmail.com

Tom Barnett had a couple of viral videos a few months back which had been censored. We talk about Jiu-Jitsu, Health, Common Law and Spirituality. Links Tom mentioned: solutionsempowerment.com Paul Chek YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PaulChekLive If you want to be notified when Tom launches his private site send an email to globalbiodynamics@gmail.com and ask to be kept in the loop. Tom's book is at barnettbooks.shop along with the first 2 videos that got banned Feel free to support me on my social media: Website: www.theimpairedgrappler.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitter: twitter.com/impairedgrappla Instagram: instagram.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitch: www.twitch.tv/impairedgrappler Podcast: @the-impaired-grappler DLive: https://dlive.tv/ImpairedGrappler YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ekIZRX313KNNlOjEiCckw Music by Rob Brens: rbrens@gmail.com

Dave Krstic returns for a special lockdown episode. Topics covered: -The history of martial arts (Martial vs Art) -Family fleeing communism -Fear, ego, laziness -Staying positive and healthy -Physical/mental health -Breathing exercises -Discipline -and more Check out Dave's website below to: gracie-jiujitsu.com.au/ If you like this podcast hit the like button, share, comment and or subscribe to my channel. Feel free to support me on my social media: Website: www.theimpairedgrappler.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitter: twitter.com/impairedgrappla Instagram: instagram.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitch: www.twitch.tv/impairedgrappler Podcast: soundcloud.com/the-impaired-grappler YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ekIZRX313KNNlOjEiCckw Music by Rob Brens: rbrens@gmail.com

Helio and Rickson Gracie Coral Belt Pedro Sauer returns on the podcast for the second time. Pedro and I talk about brazilian politics since the 1960's and the sentiment of the people including: *Why the military government came to power *The civilian government, corruption, crime and the favelas *The state of hospitals, education, indoctrination and sexualising of children *Jair Messias Bolsonaro‘s election, how he won, fake news and Jair as a person *The economy, wages, taxes, the welfare state and difficulties owning a business in Brazil We also get into the following: *Pedro tells the story of meeting the Dalai Lama *The history of the Aeroplane and links to Brazil through Alberto Santos-Dumont *Petropolis History and similarities to Portugal *Biggest mistakes in Jiu-Jitsu *Best example of Jiu-Jitsu changing lives *Development of Jiu-Jitsu in Australia *Strategy of Self Defence and Longevity Pedro's Links: http://www.pedrosauer.com/ https://www.instagram.com/pedro_sauer_/   If you enjoyed this podcast leave a comment, like and/or share. Check out my blog at: www.theimpairedgrappler.com/blog/ Feel free to support me on my social media: Website:        www.theimpairedgrappler.com Facebook:     www.facebook.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitter:          twitter.com/impairedgrappla Instagram:     instagram.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitch:           www.twitch.tv/impairedgrappler Podcast:        soundcloud.com/the-impaired-grappler YouTube:      www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ekIZRX313KNNlOjEiCckw Or if you would like to help  me  financially so I can continue to deliver you free content you can do so on my website or via Patreon:         www.theimpairedgrappler.com/support/        www.patreon.com/ImpairedGrappler Music by Rob Brens:   rbrens@gmail.com

Breno Sivak is a 5th Degree Black Belt under Helio and Rickson Gracie. This was a cool conversation with a lot of transferable concepts for everyday life. We talk about many things, including: * The early days at the Humaita * Early competition days * Breno's competition record * Importance of having a gameplan * The start of group classes * Conceptual learning * Understanding how to understand * Learning to teach * Injury prevention * The Gracie diet * Jiu-Jitsu and surfing stories * Incorporating Jiu-Jitsu concepts in everyday life * Jiu-Jitsu being a weapon only to be used in self defence If you enjoyed this podcast leave a comment, like and/or share. Check out my blog at: www.theimpairedgrappler.com/blog/ Feel free to support me on my social media: Website: www.theimpairedgrappler.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitter: twitter.com/impairedgrappla Instagram: instagram.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitch: www.twitch.tv/impairedgrappler Podcast: @the-impaired-grappler YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ekIZRX313KNNlOjEiCckw Or if you would like to help me financially so I can continue to deliver you free content you can do so on my website or via Patreon: www.theimpairedgrappler.com/support/ www.patreon.com/ImpairedGrappler Music by Rob Brens: rbrens@gmail.com #Humaita #competition #fighting #Pan Ams #gameplan #groupclasses #Conceptual learning #Learning #Injury prevention #Injuries #Gracie diet #surfing #power #self defence #warm up #Breno Sivak #Helio Gracie #Carlson Gracie #Rolls Gracie #Relson Gracie #Rickson Gracie #Royler Gracie #Royce Gracie #Pedro Hemeterio #Pedro Sauer #Podcast #Interview #Black Belt #5th Degree

In this episode I interview Dr Roddy McGee from his clinic in Las Vegas, Total Sports Medicine & Orthopedics. Dr. McGee is an orthopedic surgeon with sub-specialty fellowship training in sports medicine. In this episode we discuss the following: - His sporting history - Getting used to performing surgery - Most common injuries he treats - Most dangerous sports on the body - History of ACL surgery and how it's evolved (Reconstruction vs Repair) - What excites him in the future of medicine - Factors that interfere with recovery - Why he chose sports medicine and orthopedics - What he learned through his work about people and himself - STEM cells and recovery time - Order/Chaos - His Foundational Principles - Cryotherapy Check out Dr McGee's website and twitter: https://www.totalsportsmedicine.com/ https://twitter.com/thesportsdocs00 If you enjoyed this podcast leave a comment, like and/or share. Check out my blog at: www.theimpairedgrappler.com/blog/ Feel free to support me on my social media: Website: www.theimpairedgrappler.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitter: twitter.com/impairedgrappla Instagram: instagram.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitch: www.twitch.tv/impairedgrappler Podcast: soundcloud.com/the-impaired-grappler YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ekIZRX313KNNlOjEiCckw Or if you would like to help me financially so I can continue to deliver you free content you can do so on my website or via Patreon: www.theimpairedgrappler.com/support/ www.patreon.com/ImpairedGrappler Music by Rob Brens: rbrens@gmail.com

Former Navy Seal, Jocko Willink joins The Impaired Grappler from Jocko's studio in San DIego. Jocko is the author of: * Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win. * Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual. * Way of the Warrior Kid: From Wimpy to Warrior the Navy SEAL Way. * Marc's Mission: Way of the Warrior Kid. * The Dichotomy of Leadership: Balancing the Challenges of Extreme Ownership to Lead and Win (Available for pre-order, released Sep 25 2018). He is a successful podcaster with the popular Jocko Podcast and Warrior Kid Podcast. His Company Echelon Front provides leadership solutions for businesses. In this podcast we talk about: - Order / Chaos - Extreme Ownership - Lessons from Jiu-Jitsu - Using Jiu-Jitsu in combat - His current mission - Where his values came from - His history of injuries and how he deals with injuries - Honesty / Leadership - Depression and PTSD - Zero Gravity Jiu-Jitsu - His Twitter war with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts - Negative aspects of News Media - Jocko Academy and Education - Advice for people joining the military today - My Jiu-Jitsu history Check Out Jocko's Links below: Twitter: twitter.com/jockowillink Jocko's Gym: www.victorygyms.com/ Echelon Front: www.echelonfront.com/ Podcast: jockopodcast.com/ Books: www.amazon.com/Jocko-Willink/e/B00ZY7MWW8/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1 If you enjoyed this podcast leave a comment, like and/or share. Check out my blog at: www.theimpairedgrappler.com/blog/ Feel free to support me on my social media: Website: www.theimpairedgrappler.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitter: twitter.com/impairedgrappla Instagram: instagram.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitch: www.twitch.tv/impairedgrappler Podcast: soundcloud.com/the-impaired-grappler YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ekIZRX313KNNlOjEiCckw Or if you would like to help me financially so I can continue to deliver you free content you can do so on my website or via Patreon: www.theimpairedgrappler.com/support/ www.patreon.com/ImpairedGrappler Music by Rob Brens: rbrens@gmail.com

Rollcast with former UFC star George Sotiropolous. We talk about the following: George's new school, His personal martial arts and Jiu-Jitsu history, Training and UFC Schedule, Drilling each technique 1000 times, His history of injuries and lessons learned, Eddie Bravo, Wearing braces in UFC, George's Greek Heritage, Lessons learned from teaching, His school philosophy and schedule. George's Llinks: Gym Website: omegamma.com.au Instagram: www.instagram.com/omegajiujitsuandmma Twitter: twitter.com/OmegaJJandMMA FaceBook: facebook.com/OmegaJiuJitsuandMMA/ If you enjoy this rollcast leave a comment, like and/or share. Check out my blog at: https://www.theimpairedgrappler.com/blog/ Feel free to support me on my social media: Website: www.theimpairedgrappler.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitter: twitter.com/impairedgrappla Instagram: instagram.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitch: www.twitch.tv/impairedgrappler Podcast: soundcloud.com/the-impaired-grappler YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ekIZRX313KNNlOjEiCckw Or if you would like to help me financially so I can continue to deliver you free content you can do so on my website or via Patreon: www.theimpairedgrappler.com/support/ www.patreon.com/ImpairedGrappler Music by Rob Brens: rbrens@gmail.com

Adam Deane & Brent Lillard are the latest (as of filming date) Black Belts in the Pedro Sauer Jiu-Jitsu Association. Brent is the CEO and Co-Founder of GovSmart and Adam is the Vice President. GovSmart is one of the top 100 fastest growing companies in the USA over the last 4 years. GovSmart Website: https://www.govsmart.com/ Check out my newest blogs at: https://www.theimpairedgrappler.com/blog/ Feel free to support me on my social media: Website: www.theimpairedgrappler.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitter: twitter.com/impairedgrappla Instagram: instagram.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitch: www.twitch.tv/impairedgrappler Podcast: soundcloud.com/the-impaired-grappler YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ekIZRX313KNNlOjEiCckw Or if you would like to help me financially so I can continue to deliver you free content you can do so on my website or via Patreon: https://www.theimpairedgrappler.com/support/ www.patreon.com/ImpairedGrappler Music by Rob Brens: rbrens@gmail.com

Kyle Sefcik is the latest Black Belt in the Pedro Sauer Jiu-Jitsu Association. He received his black belt from Professor Sauer during the current camp in Brazil, January 2018. Kyle's Links: FB: https://www.facebook.com/kylesefcik IG: https://www.instagram.com/KyleSefcik/ Snapchat: K-sef web: www.KyleSefcik.com Check out my newest blogs at: www.theimpairedgrappler.com/blog/ Feel free to support me on my social media: Website: www.theimpairedgrappler.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitter: twitter.com/impairedgrappla Instagram: instagram.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitch: www.twitch.tv/impairedgrappler Podcast: soundcloud.com/the-impaired-grappler YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ekIZRX313KNNlOjEiCckw Or if you would like to help me financially so I can continue to deliver you free content you can do so on my website or via Patreon: www.theimpairedgrappler.com/support/ www.patreon.com/ImpairedGrappler Music by Rob Brens: rbrens@gmail.com

Pedro Sauer is an 8th degree Master (Coral Belt) in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu under Helios and Rickson Gracie. He has had a direct impact on my life and I wouldn't still be on the mats if it weren't for him. We discuss the following: The influence his mother and Helio Gracie had on his development. Rickson Gracie. Growing up in chaotic Rio. Lineage, Longevity, Loyalty, Trust, Morals. Fighting with the Gracie Challenge. Pedro commentates his Lance Bachelor fight. His injuries and lessons learned. Gracie University and learning online. Pedro discusses the Greece incident that went viral. Body Anatomy and mechanics. Teaching with respect, not fear. His love of cars and Ayrton Senna. Importance of a strong foundation. Mark Schultz representing the Jiu-Jitsu flag. Learning (always a white belt in his head). Pedro's Pousada in Brazil. Helio's car restoration. The Clearpath program. Pedro's Links: http://www.pedrosauer.com/ https://www.instagram.com/pedro_sauer_/ Check out my newest blogs at: https://www.theimpairedgrappler.com/blog/ Feel free to support me on my social media: Website:        www.theimpairedgrappler.com Facebook:     www.facebook.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitter:          twitter.com/impairedgrappla Instagram:    instagram.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitch:          www.twitch.tv/impairedgrappler Podcast:       soundcloud.com/the-impaired-grappler YouTube:       www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ekIZRX313KNNlOjEiCckw Or if you would like to help  me  financially so I can continue to deliver you free content  you can do so on my website or via Patreon:         https://www.theimpairedgrappler.com/support/         www.patreon.com/ImpairedGrappler Music by Rob Brens:   rbrens@gmail.com

John is one of Australia's best and most decorated endurance athletes, known primarily for his long distance swimming. He is a true Aussie legend and a bit of a character. We talk about his love of coffee, travel, breathing, flow state, his love of cold over the heat, issues he had in his last race, dealing with the darkness, always experimenting with new techniques, scariest and most majestic encounters with nature including the Loch Ness Monster, injuries, his boxing match and diet. Check out his website for his list of achievements, his swim coaching and general info. John's Links: http://johnvanwisse.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jvwgoesa2a/ https://www.facebook.com/jvwgoesa2a/ If you like this podcast hit the like button, comment below and or subscribe to my channel and social media. Check out my newest blogs at: https://www.theimpairedgrappler.com/blog/ Feel free to support me on my social media: Website: www.theimpairedgrappler.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitter: twitter.com/impairedgrappla Instagram: instagram.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitch: www.twitch.tv/impairedgrappler Podcast: soundcloud.com/the-impaired-grappler YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ekIZRX313KNNlOjEiCckw Or if you would like to help me financially so I can continue to deliver you free content you can do so on my website or via Patreon: https://www.theimpairedgrappler.com/support/ www.patreon.com/ImpairedGrappler Music by Rob Brens: rbrens@gmail.com

Roger Dio is a Purple Belt under Phillip Grapsas who joins us again in a casual chat. We talk about the benefits of Jiu-Jitsu and how it impacts our lives, injuries, ego, the Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather fight, the influence of Pedro Sauer and Rickson Gracie in our lives and other things. Roger and Phil's links: https://www.instagram.com/kushstopher_reeves/ www.leveragebjj.com.au/ senshi.com.au/ If you like this podcast hit the like button, comment below and or subscribe to my channel. Check out my newest blogs at: www.theimpairedgrappler.com/blog/ Feel free to support me on my social media: Website: www.theimpairedgrappler.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitter: twitter.com/impairedgrappla Instagram: instagram.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitch: www.twitch.tv/impairedgrappler Podcast: @the-impaired-grappler YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ekIZRX313KNNlOjEiCckw Or if you would like to help me financially so I can continue to deliver you free content you can do so on my website or via Patreon: www.theimpairedgrappler.com/support/ www.patreon.com/ImpairedGrappler Music by Rob Brens: rbrens@gmail.com

Grandmaster Rickson Gracie talks about: - Growing up with Pedro Sauer - Breathing concepts for beginners - Learning and development of Jiu-Jitsu - Teaching and empowering people - Learning from people in other disciplines - Kron Gracie's MMA style - Damien Maia's last match - Jiu-Jitsu in modern MMA - Vale-Tudo Guard - The Evolution of his Jiu-Jitsu Philosophy from childhood to today - Finding Order in times of Chaos - Dead end paths in Jiu-Jitsu - The Rickson Gracie Cup Rickson's links: https://jjgf.com/ https://ricksongraciecup.com/ If you like this podcast hit the like button, comment below and or subscribe to my channel. Check out my newest blogs at: https://www.theimpairedgrappler.com/blog/ Feel free to support me on my social media: Website:        www.theimpairedgrappler.com  Facebook:     www.facebook.com/theimpairedgrappler  Twitter:          twitter.com/impairedgrappla  Instagram:    instagram.com/theimpairedgrappler  Twitch:          www.twitch.tv/impairedgrappler Podcast:       soundcloud.com/the-impaired-grappler YouTube:     www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ekIZRX313KNNlOjEiCckw Or if you would like to help me financially so I can continue to deliver you free content you can do so on my website or via Patreon: https://www.theimpairedgrappler.com/support/ www.patreon.com/ImpairedGrappler Music by Rob Brens: rbrens@gmail.com

David Krstic is a 3rd dergree Black Belt under Pedro Sauer. Dave talks about ego, keeping it playful, finding your fun, finding the balance and using what you have. We talk about his beginnings under John Will, bullying, his Jiu-Jitsu philosophy, his views on nutrition and the Gracie Diet, hunting and Learning from teaching. David touches on his affiliation with the Gracie Academy and Pedro Sauer. Check out Dave's website below to: http://gracie-jiujitsu.com.au/ Check out my first blog post and let me know what you think: https://www.theimpairedgrappler.com/blog/2017/8/16/train-like-youre-bigger If you like this podcast hit the like button, comment below and or subscribe to my channel. Feel free to support me on my social media: Website:        www.theimpairedgrappler.com  Facebook:     www.facebook.com/theimpairedgrappler  Twitter:          twitter.com/impairedgrappla  Instagram:    instagram.com/theimpairedgrappler  Twitch:          www.twitch.tv/impairedgrappler Podcast:       soundcloud.com/the-impaired-grappler YouTube:     www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ekIZRX313KNNlOjEiCckw Or if you would like to help me financially so I can continue to deliver you free content you can do so on my website or via Patreon: https://www.theimpairedgrappler.com/support/ www.patreon.com/ImpairedGrappler Music by Rob Brens: rbrens@gmail.com

Phillip Grapsas is a Pedro Sauer Black Belt. His gym Leverage Jiu-Jitsu Academy runs out of Senshi Academy Thomastown. Check out the links below: http://www.leveragebjj.com.au/ http://senshi.com.au/ Phil talks about: - Modern and Ancient Greece - His standards in rankings - Lessons learned from injuries, having kids and from teaching Jiu-Jitsu - Keep moving rather than "slothing out" - Applying Jiu-Jitsu concepts in everyday life - His philosophy in life and the martial arts - Lost knowledge, learning from history - His Jiu-Jitsu history and why he chose Jiu-Jitsu If you like this podcast hit the like button, comment below and or subscribe to my channel. Feel free to support me on my social media: Website:        www.theimpairedgrappler.com  Facebook:     www.facebook.com/theimpairedgrappler  Twitter:          twitter.com/impairedgrappla  Instagram:    instagram.com/theimpairedgrappler  Twitch:          www.twitch.tv/impairedgrappler Podcast:       soundcloud.com/the-impaired-grappler YouTube:     www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ekIZRX313KNNlOjEiCckw Or if you would like to help me financially so I can continue to deliver you free content you can do so on my website or via Patreon: https://www.theimpairedgrappler.com/support/ www.patreon.com/ImpairedGrappler Music by Rob Brens: rbrens@gmail.com

Jason Roebig is a Rickson Gracie Black Belt teaching out of his school Axis Jiu-Jitsu on The Gold Coast. Jason talks about his understanding of connection pre and post meeting Rickson Gracie. He talks about how Kron Gracie helped in his understanding of Invisible Jiu-Jitsu and his beginnings in Martial Arts He also mentions the Gracie Academy and their Street Self Defense program as well as what he has learned from his injuries and teaching. Check out his school if you ever go to the Gold Coast. Jason's links: Axis Jiu Jitsu Academy: www.axisjj.com.au Jiu-Jitsu Federation of Australia: jjfa.com.au If you like this podcast hit the like button and subscribe to my channel. Feel free to support me on my social media: Website:        www.theimpairedgrappler.com  Facebook:     www.facebook.com/theimpairedgrappler  Twitter:          twitter.com/impairedgrappla  Instagram:    instagram.com/theimpairedgrappler  Twitch:          www.twitch.tv/impairedgrappler Podcast:       soundcloud.com/the-impaired-grappler YouTube:     www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ekIZRX313KNNlOjEiCckw Patreon: www.patreon.com/ImpairedGrappler Music by Rob Brens: rbrens@gmail.com

This Rollcast is with John Smallios from Higher Jiu-Jitsu in Sydney. John is a Brown Belt in the Pedro Sauer Association. We talk about what he is working on at his school. We get into the weeds about my purple belt presentation, validation and dealing with ego. He also discuses his affiliation with Precision Nutrition. Check out John's website at: higherjiujitsu.com.au If you are ever in Sydney and looking for a place to train Jiu-Jitsu in a friendly atmosphere check out his gym. If you like this podcast hit the like button and subscribe to my channel. Feel free to follow me on my social media: Website:        www.theimpairedgrappler.com  Facebook:     www.facebook.com/theimpairedgrappler  Twitter:          twitter.com/impairedgrappla  Instagram:    instagram.com/theimpairedgrappler  Twitch:          www.twitch.tv/impairedgrappler Podcast:       soundcloud.com/the-impaired-grappler YouTube:      www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ekIZRX313KNNlOjEiCckw Music by Rob Brens: rbrens@gmail.com

Jean Jacques Machado is a Coral belt under Grandmaster Rickson Gracie. He talks about developing a system, Jiu-Jitsu in everyday life, moving towards a goal and being graded by Rickson Gracie. He also talks about how being born with one hand never stopped him "Never why me, try me." He also talks about the influence and support of Chuck Norris and the Australian Jiu-Jitsu scene. Jean Jacques' links: https://www.jeanjacquesmachado.com/ http://instagram.com/jeanjacquesmachado If you like this podcast hit the like button and subscribe to my channel. Feel free to follow me on my social media: Website:        www.theimpairedgrappler.com  Facebook:     www.facebook.com/theimpairedgrappler  Twitter:          twitter.com/impairedgrappla  Instagram:    instagram.com/theimpairedgrappler  Twitch:          www.twitch.tv/impairedgrappler Podcast:       soundcloud.com/the-impaired-grappler YouTube:      www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ekIZRX313KNNlOjEiCckw Music by Rob Brens: rbrens@gmail.com

In this Rollcast 5th Degree Black Belt Breno Angelo from Gracie Humaita, Petropolis, Brazil, rolls with me, The Impaired Grappler. Ivan Voronoff is translating from Portugese for us. Professor Breno talks about how he rolls with movement, traction and connection, flow rolling. Breno demonstrates using pure technique and movement to overpower his opponent, rather than using strength and muscle. He talks about inspiration and learning from all the Gracie family, from Royce, Rickson, Carlson and Royler Gracie as well as Pedro Sauer. Breno talks about representing the Gracie Humaita flag, injuries, retirement and high level competition training. Polish The Sword. Follow Ivan on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlelegsjiujitsu/ If you like this podcast hit the like button and subscribe to my channel. Feel free to follow me on my social media: Website:        www.theimpairedgrappler.com  Facebook:     www.facebook.com/theimpairedgrappler  Twitter:          twitter.com/impairedgrappla  Instagram:    instagram.com/theimpairedgrappler  Twitch:          www.twitch.tv/impairedgrappler Podcast:       soundcloud.com/the-impaired-grappler YouTube:      www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ekIZRX313KNNlOjEiCckw Music by Rob Brens: rbrens@gmail.com

Chris Burns is a black belt under Jason Roebig, currently teaching out of Krav Maga Evolution (Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Moorabbin) in Melbourne. In this Rollcast Chris and the Impaired Grappler have a grapple and discuss it and more. Chris talks about self defence Jiu-Jitsu mindset, especially when dealing with impairments. He talks about his lineage and how he started after getting over Parvo. Chris is an artist who worked with Tatami. Check out some of his designs here: https://au.tatamifightwear.com/thinker-monkey-rash-guard.html https://au.tatamifightwear.com/samurai-panda-rash-guard.html If you would like to support Chris get back on his feet after his motorcycle accident you can do so by purchasing some of his artwork here: https://www.redbubble.com/people/mrbones/works/26899747-broken-black?asc=u If you like this podcast hit the like button and subscribe to my channel. Feel free to follow me on my social media: Website: www.theimpairedgrappler.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitter: twitter.com/impairedgrappla Instagram: instagram.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitch: www.twitch.tv/impairedgrappler Podcast: soundcloud.com/the-impaired-grappler YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ekIZRX313KNNlOjEiCckw

Cameron Sobey is a Pedro Sauer Brown Belt and Artist who runs a Jiu-Jitsu school in Singapore (Team Pedro Sauer Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Singapore). In this Rollcast Cam and the Impaired Grappler have a grapple and discuss it and more. Cam talks about his Martial Arts Philosophy, Self Defense Jiu-Jitsu, Phillip Grapsas' teaching, Frames, Pedro Sauer Association and way of teaching as well as his S.Y.S. (Safe, Yield, Secure) System. Check out his school in Singapore if you ever go there. Cam's links: Website: www.gjjsingapore.com S.Y.S.: www.gjjsingapore.com/articles Facebook: facebook.com/GracieJiuJitsuSingapore Instagram: instagram.com/graciejiujitsusingapore If you like this podcast hit the like button and subscribe to my channel. Feel free to follow me on my social media: Website: www.theimpairedgrappler.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitter: twitter.com/impairedgrappla Instagram: instagram.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitch: www.twitch.tv/impairedgrappler Podcast: soundcloud.com/the-impaired-grappler YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ekIZRX313KNNlOjEiCckw

Steve Maxwell talks about teaching, learning, modern medicine, self defense jiu-jitsu, breathing, injuries, pet peeves and more. Follow Steve on his social media: Website: www.maxwellsc.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/stevemaxwellsc Twitter: twitter.com/SteveMaxwellSC Instagram: instagram.com/stevemaxwellsc YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/MaxwellStrengthCond If you would like to follow me on social media please do at the following: Website: www.theimpairedgrappler.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/theimpairedgrappler Twitter: twitter.com/impairedgrappla Instagram: instagram.com/theimpairedgrappler YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ekIZRX313KNNlOjEiCckw Twitch: www.twitch.tv/impairedgrappler