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 23: Frank Barca

August 15, 2020  /  Impaired Grappler  /  Source

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.

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categories / Jiu-Jitsu, BJJ, Learning, Martial Arts, Philosophy, Sports, Teaching
tags / teaching, learning, mindset, positivity, frequency, vibration, appreciation, Eddie Bravo, No Gi Summit, Jean Jaques Machado, 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu, self defence, no gi, grappling, ancestry

Podcast Episode 20: Pedro Sauer

November 23, 2018  /  Impaired Grappler

Pedro 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.

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categories / Jiu-Jitsu, Business, BJJ, Martial Arts, Teaching, Fake News
tags / Martial Arts, JiuJitsu, BJJ, Jiu-Jitsu, Impaired Grappler, Brazil, Politics, Jair Messias Bolsonaro, election, military government, civilian government, education, indoctrination, fake news, Brazilian politics, economy, stock market, hospitals, crime, favelas, wages, welfare state, taxes, Dalai Lama, Alberto Santo-Dumont, Petrópolis, history, Self Defense, Self Defence, Longevity, History of the Aeroplane

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 18: Dr Roddy McGee

September 18, 2018  /  Impaired Grappler  /  Source

Dr. McGee is an orthopedic surgeon with sub-specialty fellowship training in sports medicine.

In this episode we discuss:
     - 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
     - STEM cells and recovery time

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categories / BJJ, Injuries, Jiu-Jitsu, Martial Arts, Sports, Medicine
tags / Las Vegas, Sports Medicine, Stem Cell Treatment, Injuries, Sports, Cryotherapy, Research, ACL injury, Regenerative Medicine, SUrgery, Orthopedic Surgeon, Dangerous Sports, JiuJitsu, Martial Arts, BJJ, Impaired Grappler