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 26: Frank Barca

Frank Barca returns to talk about Q Anonymous, the U.S. Election, President Trump, corruption, fake news, the deep state and Australian politics.

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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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Podcast Episode 23: Frank Barca

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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Podcast Episode 20: Pedro Sauer

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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