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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