Jiu-Jitsu Saved My Life | Stuart Cooper

Описание: In this special live, in-person episode of the Grappling Growth Podcast, recorded at Arma Jiu Jitsu, Joe sits down with legendary jiu-jitsu filmmaker and coach Stuart Cooper.

Stuart has spent decades embedded in the sport, documenting and training alongside some of the greatest athletes on the planet. In this conversation, he reveals the five greatest jiu-jitsu athletes he’s ever trained with, including Roger Gracie, Braulio Estima, Craig Jones and Ffion Davies — and breaks down what truly separates good from legendary.

But this episode goes far beyond medals and highlight reels.

Stuart opens up about his battle with opioid addiction, the psychological weight of chasing excellence, and how jiu-jitsu became both an anchor and a mirror during some of the darkest periods of his life.

Filmed inside the academy where he coaches, this conversation explores:

• What greatness actually looks like up close
• The mindset traits elite competitors share
• The reality of addiction and recovery
• Lessons from training in Thailand, Brazil, Singapore and Australia
• How travel and culture shape identity
• The unseen side of building a creative career in a niche sport

Raw. Reflective. Grounded in experience.

This isn’t just about jiu-jitsu. It’s about resilience, mastery and rebuilding your life when everything looks stable on the outside but isn’t.

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EP Guest: Stuart Cooper
Stuart Cooper YouTube:    / @stuartcooperfilms  
Stuart Cooper Instagram: instagram.com/stuartcooperfilms
Adapt Jiu Jitsu: https://adaptjj.com/

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