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.

Podcast Episode 5: Jean Jacques Machado

Jean Jacques Machado is a Coral belt under Grandmaster Rickson Gracie.

He talks about developing a system, Jiu-Jitsu in everyday life, moving towards a goal and being graded by Rickson Gracie.

He also talks about how being born with one hand never stopped him "Never why me, try me."

He also talks about the influence and support of Chuck Norris and the Australian Jiu-Jitsu scene.

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Podcast Episode 3: Rollcast with Chris Burns

Chris talks about self defence Jiu-Jitsu mindset, especially when dealing with impairments. He talks about his lineage and how he started after getting over Parvo.

Chris is an artist who worked with Tatami.

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Podcast Episode 2: Rollcast with Cam Sobey

In this Rollcast Cam and the Impaired Grappler have a grapple and discuss it and more.

Cam talks about his Martial Arts Philosophy, Self Defense Jiu-Jitsu, Phillip Grapsas' teaching, Frames, Pedro Sauer Association and way of teaching as well as his S.Y.S. (Safe, Yield, Secure) System

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