Ep. 50: Glen Bratke

For our milestone 50th episode of The Grapple of Your Eye Show, we’re bringing you something truly special.

We sit down with Glen Bratke—a dedicated martial artist, seasoned Judo blackbelt, and a fearless explorer of the grappling universe who has dove head-first into both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Sambo.

In this action-packed conversation,

Glen breaks down:

🥋 How his Judo foundation shaped his approach to new grappling systems

🤼 The techniques that seamlessly flow across Judo, BJJ, and Sambo

🔧 The biggest technical and mindset adjustments he had to make when switching disciplines

🔥 The surprising similarities and differences he discovered along the way

💡 What every grappler—beginner or blackbelt—can learn from cross-training

Whether you’re a die-hard grappling fan, a curious martial artist, or a crossover practitioner yourself, this episode is packed with insights, stories, and high-level knowledge you won’t want to miss.

Hit play, celebrate Episode 50 with us, and step into the mind of a true multi-discipline grappler!

Glen would like to thank all the following clubs for making him the grappler he is today:

He would also like to thank his first judo coach: Joe Doherty 5th Dan; his current coach: John Malkinson, Head of South East Region- BJA, 5th Dan; Casey and Brad Belsey, head of Island Sambo and organisers for Kent Sambo, and Oli Tang, British Veterans Champion 2nd Dan,

Glen would also like to shout out some key people in his BJJ journey that he owe thanks to: