The Raspberry Ape Podcast

Maximiliano Ulloa York is a paraplegic jiu jitsu competitor and runs the International Jiu Jitsu without Limitations Federation and Para Jiu jitsu magazine.

Maximiliano started jiu jitsu whilst fully abled and through an accident became paraplegic. In this episode he details his accident, recovery, getting back into jiu jitsu and how it helped him, helping others through the International Jiu Jitsu without Limitations Federation and spreading awareness for para jiu jitsu through the Para Jiu Jitsu magazine.

For more info visit: www.ijjwlf.com

For info on para jiu jitsu magazine visit: www.pjjmag.com

Shaun Escoffery and George Asprey star in the London production of The Lion King musical. Shaun is a BJJ black belt and George is a blue belt.

I sit down with Mufasa and Scar to talk about their professional careers, Shauns history from the early days of UK BJJ, Georges introduction to Jiu Jitsu and journey since, training on the stage in between shows, signing the national anthem for Lennox vs Tyson, self defence, how they fit in time to train and much more.

Simon Yeo is a 15th degree Bujinkan Ninjutsu black belt and a Roger Gracie BJJ black belt.

In this episode we talk about Simon's journey into martial arts. The history of ninjutsu. How he discovered BJJ and how he combined it with his ninjutsu. Meeting and travelling Japan with Royce Gracie is his Pride days, hanging out with Eric Clapton, touring with INXS, teaching Bear Grylls on his boat and much more.

Find out more about Simon at www.yeodojo.net

Arlans Siqueira is a BJJ black belt and the first person to teach BJJ in the UK.

In the episode we talk about how Arlans got into BJJ. Coming to the UK when there was no jiu jitsu and teaching it for the first time, the growth of UK BJJ, using BJJ whilst working as a doorman for 12 years and much more.

Find out more about Arlans at: www.arlanssiqueirabjj.com/

Ben Whybrow is a musculoskeletal, sports & music physiotherapist. Squad physio for Comberton Judo Club and a judo black belt.

In this episode we discuss injury prevention, recovery and answer listeners questions.

For more info visit: http://thejudophysio.com

Brian Jacks is an Olympic judo medalist and multiple time Superstars champion.

Brian Jacks is a legendary British judo figure. Being the first brit to medal at a world championship. Put in the Olympic team age 17 and eventually taking a Olympic bronze medal. He then was invited onto hit BBC TV show Superstars where he dominated for years. Winning British and european championships.

In this episode we talk about how Brian got into judo, going to Japan alone to train age just 15, his post judo life, his superstars career, his competition mentality, his physical training program, his autobiography, whats wrong with judo today and much more.

For more info on Brian visit: www.brianjacks.co.uk

Or email him: [email protected]

Jon Hegan is a BJJ, Judo and Krav Maga black belt and former Marines Commando.

In this episode we talk about Jon's time in the Marines, how he got into BJJ, training with the Gracie family in the 90's, the early days of UK BJJ, taking his black belt test with the Valente brothers, training with a blue belt Roger Gracie, training Krav Maga in Israel, working with violent young offenders for 14 years and much more.

For more info on Jon visit his website:

www.kravmagacombat.com

I chat with Romeo about entrepreneurship, design, grip, diet, cryptocurrencies, driverless cars, competition mindset and much more.

Follow Romeo on instagram at:

www.instagram.com/romeostasis_

Gareth Riddy is the author of "How to Undo the Shit the Modern World Does to Us", a personal trainer and physical therapist.

In his episode we discuss all the shit the modern world does to us and some ways of undoing it.

For more info visit: www.garethriddy.com

Or check out his book on amazon here: www.goo.gl/Pz41Er

Marc is a Mauricio Gomes black belt and one of the first people in the UK to train BJJ.

We talk about Marc's introduction to BJJ, his experience at the Gracie academy in the mid 90's, bring Royce over to the UK for the first time, the changes and development of BJJ in the UK and a lot about his personal philosophy about life and jiu jitsu.

Follow Marc on instagram at:

www.instagram.com/mailmarkmymusic

Or follow marc's music at:

www.markmymusic.com