The Impaired Grappler

Phillip Grapsas Black Belt under Pedro Sauer. Impaired with arthritis I do what it takes to stay on the mats as Stagnation Leads to Suffering. #impairedgrappling

My aim is to share my story as I work to become The Repaired Grappler in a natural way. 

I hope to inspire others to keep mobile using Gracie Jiu-Jitsu with a self defence mindset to help them find ways to grapple with impairments, metaphorically and literally.

Filtering by Tag: Black Belt

Podcast Episode 19: Breno Sivak

October 28, 2018  /  Impaired Grappler

Breno Sivak is a 5th Degree Black Belt under Helio and Rickson Gracie.

We discuss:

The early days at the Humaita

Early competition days

Conceptual learning

Learning to teach

Injury prevention

The Gracie diet

Incorporating Jiu-Jitsu concepts in everyday life

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categories / Jiu-Jitsu, Learning, Injuries, Diet, BJJ, Martial Arts, Teaching
tags / Humaita, competition, fighting, Pan Ams, gameplan, group classes, 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

Podcast Episode 17: Jocko Willink

September 07, 2018  /  Impaired Grappler  /  Source

Former Navy Seal, Jocko Willink joins The Impaired Grappler from Jocko's studio in San DIego.

Jocko is a New York Times best selling author, successful podcaster and his Company provides leadership solutions for businesses.

Topics Covered Include:

  • Order / Chaos

  • Extreme Ownership

  • Using Jiu-Jitsu in combat

  • His history of injuries and how he deals with injuries

  • Honesty / Leadership

  • Depression and PTSD

  • Negative aspects of News Media

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categories / Jiu-Jitsu, Injuries, BJJ, Learning, Philosophy, Martial Arts, Politics, Teaching, WAR
tags / Martial Arts, Jiu-Jitsu, BJJ, Impaired Grappler, Order & Chaos, Order, Chaos, Military, Jocko Willink, Injuries, Podcast, Interview, Victory MMA, San Diego, Fake News, Grappling, Combat, War, Warrior, Soldier, Navy Seal, Zero Gravity, Education, Depression, PTSD, Extreme Ownership, Echelon Front, Leadership, Values, Honesty, Learning, Black Belt

Podcast Episode 15: Adam Deane & Brent Lillard

September 07, 2018  /  Impaired Grappler  /  Source

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.

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categories / Jiu-Jitsu, Injuries, Learning, Martial Arts, BJJ, Sports, Business
tags / Order, Chaos, Business, Black Belt, Injuries, Impaired Grappler

Podcast Ep 9: David Krstic Rollcast

September 03, 2017  /  Impaired Grappler  /  Source

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

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categories / Martial Arts, Jiu-Jitsu, Learning
tags / Jiu-Jitsu, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Templestowe, Learning, Teaching, philospophy, Podcast, rollcast, Black Belt, Bullying, Diet, Nutrition, Hunting, Ego, Martial Arts

Podcast Episode 3: Rollcast with Chris Burns

July 09, 2017  /  Impaired Grappler  /  Source

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.

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categories / Sports, , Martial Arts, Jiu-Jitsu, BJJ
tags / Martial Arts, BJJ, JiuJitsu, Self Defence, Self Defense, Jiu-Jitsu, Tatami, Parvo, Arthritis, Grappling, Impairments, Impaired Grappler, Black Belt, Artist