The Raspberry Ape Podcast

Gavin Allinson is nutritionist, writer, rugby coach and BJJ brown belt.

In this episode I talk to Gavin about the ketogenic diet, ketones, fasting, supplements, longevity and much more.

The website Gavin mentions regarding supplements is www.aminoman.com

Find out more about Gavin at:

www.gavinallinson.com

Shamus Kelly is a serving Major in the British army and a BJJ purple belt, Donald MacIntyre is a recently retired British army Major and a BJJ brown belt.

Shamus and Donnie are two of a group of individuals responsible for getting Brazilian jiu jitsu officially recognised by the British army. They also work with a number of charities using jiu jitsu to help wounded, injured and sick military veterans and service personnel.

In this episode we talk about life in the army, how it has effected their lives and BJJ. How they got jiu jitsu into the army, the number of high level BJJ names that have given their support along the way. The future for BJJ in the army and much more.

For more info on Roll 2 Recovery visit:

www.roll2recovery.org.uk

www.facebook.com/roll2recovery

For more info on combat stress visit:

www.combatstress.org.uk

www.facebook.com/CombatStress

Daren Bartlett is a film maker and BJJ black belt.

Im joined by Daren Bartlett who has recently released "Tradition: The Rise of a Gracie Fighter". A documentary about Roger Gracie and his rise to dominance on the Jiu Jitsu world.

Filmed over 10 years of Roger Competitive career me and Daren talk about the history of the Gracie's, what its like to be there for historic BJJ moments, getting back stage and all access passes to talk to legends of the sport, and much more.

To watch Tradition visit:

www.bantamfilms.com

or

www.rogergraciedocumentary.com

Dickie Martin is a BJJ black belt, instructor at Carlson Gracie London and a world, pan am and european double champion.

In this episode we talk about his introduction to BJJ, his thrill seeking days in motor sport, his competition career, getting into politics, the UKBJJA and much more.

For more info on the UKBJJA visit: www.ukbjja.org

For info on Carlson Gracie London visit: www.bjjlondon.com

Chloe Moore is a transgender BJJ competitor.

This episode was brought about after a heated debated on the UK BJJ underground group about whether it was fair for a transgender woman to compete in jiu jitsu. The thread referred specifically to Chloe so I wanted to have her on to give her side and share her views and opinions on a matter incredibly close to her.

In this episode Chloe is extremely open and transparent about the issues raised not only for trans people in general but also for herself personally.

She is joined by RGA bucks teammate and good friend Hayley Carter.

Ashley is one of the UK's most active black belt competitors. A 2 time EBI vet, multiple IBJJF and NAGA champion and full time Coach at the Chris Rees Academy.

Me and Ash have a similar story, starting Jiu Jitsu at a similar age, both getting black belts young and being full time BJJ. But we have also walked different paths. With him being far more active on the competition scene and me putting on a fair amount of weight.

We cover many different subjects and whilst some of our philosophies are the same many are very different.

Mike Leng of Unorthodox Nutrition is a nutritionist who specialises in combat sports athlete.

This is the audio from a Facebook live Q&A session where we answered the audience's nutrition questions. We covered a huge number of subjects from basics like what to consume before, during and after training to crazy things like is it worthwhile blending chicken breast into shakes.

For more info on Mike search for Unorthodox Nutrition on Facebook to his website: http://www.unorthodox-nutrition.com

Benjamin Naylor is a strength and conditioning coach and owner or Beyond Boundaries S&C. I met Ben when he took a workshop during a seminar camp I was teaching on and I really enjoy he's unique style of training. Implementing speed, reaction and movement drills into fun and competitive applications.

A lifelong sportsman and a BJJ purple belt himself he specialises in working with combat sports athletes including high level BJJ competitors such as Max Campos and Luiz Tosta.

In this episode we talk about strength, mobility, movement, mindset and everything in between.

For more info on Ben visit: www.beyondboundariessc.co.uk

Or: https://www.facebook.com/Beyond-boundaries-SF-240807039304048/

I sit down with BJJ black belt and jiu jitsu nerd Ricky Rout to discuss UFC 207, Rizin, a review of 2016 in BJJ and its highlights and a Euro's 2017 preview.

Follow Ricky at: www.instagram.com/rickytandaindianman

Rickys fight of the year - http://www.flograppling.com/video/893361-dillon-danis-vs-patrick-gaudio-copa-podio-lw-gp#.WHCGjrZ96fU

Felipe Pena vs Erberth Santos - http://www.flograppling.com/video/902444-felipe-pena-vs-erberth-santos-european-championships-2016#.WHCHnrZ96fU

Romulo Barral vs Patrick Gaudio - http://www.flograppling.com/video/980678-romulo-barral-vs-patrick-gaudio-ibjjf-2016-worlds#.WHCH-LZ96fU

Alain Pozo is a Carlson Gracie London black belt and instructor at Carlson Gracie Essex.

An active competitor as well as a renowned instructor Alain had a unique and inspiring journey to where he is now. In this episode he tells off his early year in jiu jitsu in Brazil, coming over to the UK, building his team and much more.

For more info on Alain go to: www.apozobjj.co.uk