Episode 57: Daniel Strauss (The Raspberry Ape)

With our biggest guest to date, we bring to you an interview with none other than Daniel Strauss, aka The Raspberry Ape. Dan is a Jiu-Jitero and was the first Brit to qualify for ADCC back in 2011, is a commentator on Polaris and Cage Warriors, is a podcaster, stone lifter, and a general ambassador for the sport. We discuss a wide range of topics, looking into why he thinks competition is such a core part of the sport, discussing his journey through strength training and dealing with injuries, and look into how grappling and stone lifting give us a real link to our cultural heritage. Don't miss out.