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 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 13: Pedro Sauer

November 25, 2017  /  Impaired Grappler  /  Source

Pedro 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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categories / BJJ, Injuries, Jiu-Jitsu, Learning, Martial Arts, Philosophy, Sports, Teaching
tags / Pedro Sauer, Martial Arts, Jiu-Jitsu, Lance Bachelor, Helios Gracie, Rickson Gracie, Rener Gracie, Gracie University, Gracie Challenge, Greece, Self Defence, Teaching, Learning, Online Learning, Body Anatomy, Rio De Janero, Brazil, Pousada, Clearpath, Cars, Mechanics, Ayrton Senna, Coral Belt, Impaired Grappling, bjj