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EPISODE · Sep 5, 2023 · 1H 47M

#6 - Sam Crook & Franck Takoudjou - Francis Ngannou Foundation BJJ Coach Adopts Students

from The Grapplers Perspective · host Paul Johnson & Danny Allen

Sam Crook was the Head Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Coach at Francis Ngannou's (Former UFC Heavyweight World Champion) foundation in Cameroon from 2019-2023, where he was bringing BJJ to underprivileged children. He is a well-accomplished jiu-jitsu black belt under Marco Canha which he achieved after reaching Brown Belt under Darren Yeoman. Sam's remarkable story takes him from being an uninspired young man in the UK, to finding and dedicating himself to BJJ and eventually taking a chance, moving to Cameroon where his life was changed forever. Arriving a single man, Sam now has two adopted teenage boys, a wife, a stepson and a newborn and is currently battling to bring his family home to the UK.Expect to get the everyday perspective on Sam's journey with BJJ, his differences with Francis Ngannou, life in Cameroon, Franck's back story, BJJ competition tactics, bad position strategy and much more...Extra Stuff:To Support - https://www.gofundme.com/f/fundraiser-for-francks-adoption-and-more?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customerSam's Insta - https://www.instagram.com/samcrookbjj/Franck's Insta - https://www.instagram.com/francktakoudjoubjj/Shout Out to Scramble for their Support - https://scramblestuff.comSupport the showGET OUR FREE EMAILS - https://pjfitnesscoaching.aweb.page/GrapplersPerspective Co-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard)Insta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjj Audio & Video Edited, and Produced by Paul Johnson Looking to find, organise or manage seminars? Download Matador today and start finding seminars with your favourite athlete’s - https://matadorapp.io Protect Your Grip with 10% off Sticky Grips Finger Tape & Streetwear! Use code: GPGRIPS10 at https://www.stickygrips.co.uk Support us by joining our exclusive YouTube community at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpb3LiQJyU-pYFUO3qk1ohw/join 10% off Mr Bassett’s Grappler’s Soap! Use Code: EVERYDAY at https://www.mrbassetts.com. Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk

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