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.

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Podcast Episode 17: Jocko Willink

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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Podcast Episode 15: Adam Deane & Brent Lillard

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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Podcast Ep 10: Rickson Gracie

- 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
- 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

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