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 MoreWe cover memes, trolling, blue belts, Luke’s beginings in Martial Arts, traveling to Brazil and meeting the Gracie family.
Read MoreFrank 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.
Read MoreTom Barnett had a couple of viral videos a few months back which had been censored.
We talk about Jiu-Jitsu, Health, Common Law and Spirituality.
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 MoreBreno 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
Read MoreFormer 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