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.
The early days of Jiu-Jitsu in Australia and New Zealand.
Brazil and meeting the Gracie family, including Relson, Royler and Helio.
His history of injuries (neck, back and amnesia) and recovery.
Competing.
Psychology, routines, making lists and mental health.
Read MorePedro and I talk about Brazilian politics since the 1960’s and the sentiment of the people.
The military government vs the civilian government.
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.
Pedro tells the story of meeting the Dalai Lama.
The history of the Aeroplane and links to Brazil through Alberto Santos-Dumont.
Biggest mistakes in Jiu-Jitsu.
Read MoreKyle 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.
Read MorePedro 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.
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