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 25: Rob Williams

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.

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