Podcast appearances and mentions of Robert Drysdale

Robert Drysdale is a former MMA fighter with a 5th degree black belt in BJJ and co-founder of Zenith Jiu Jitsu with a gym in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is also an established author with several books sharing his deep expertise in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.   To learn more about Robert Drysdale follow him on Instagram at @RobertDrysdaleJJ and visit DrysdaleJiuJitsu.com.   RELATED PODCASTS:   They Created the UFC | Higher Line Podcast #252 What Sort of Man Do You Want to Be? | Higher Line Podcast #251 Modern Day Gladiator | Higher Line Podcast #246   ---   Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner   The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.  

He's America's 2nd Black Belt World Champion and an ADCC Absolute Champion. On this week's episode Robert shared some interesting stories from his time training in Brazil in the mid 2000's, competing for the legendary team Brasa, and his experience winning the ADCC Absolute Division. We also had a great chat about current Jiu Jitsu and MMA culture, important training methodologies, the importance of structure, and much more.   Darce/Anaconda/High Wrist Guillotine Course: https://www.tomhalpinbjj.com/ (Use code 'SAVE30' for 30% off! Courses can be downloaded and viewed offline.)   Guest Links:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertdrysdalejj/ Robert's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08KVTNZ85   Support and Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomhalpinbjj/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomHalpinJiuJitsu Podcast Website: https://www.insidepositionpodcast.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/47tXUZQ6EQfGRNZ9Ztm21V Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/fi/podcast/inside-position/id1555883209

Send us a textEp 263 Robert Drysdale MMA & ADCC Robert Drysdale is a renowned BJJ historian with an accomplished career in Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts Drysdale reminisces about his BJJ beginnings, winning a world title as well as some incredible moments he experiences as a coach. When going into an interview with a fellow historian, it can get super nerdy; we hope that you enjoy this as much as we did 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:01 Joey Venti's guest introduction1:27 interview start 1:42 Robert Drysdale plugs/ promotions17:45 early beginnings in Jiu Jitsu 21:06 thoughts going into 2005 ADCC23:51 Robert Drysdale vs Cacareco Ferreira25:14 competing in the absolute ADCC27:19 Robert Drysdale vs Marcelo García31:26 Marcelo García vs Cameron Earle32:58 writing about Luta livre37:30 Jiu Jitsu becoming a real sport 39:13 early Luta livre43:58 NHB fighting going away 44:16 Rickson Gracie fixed fight 49:00 Rickson Gracie's fight record 51:34 experience with Shawn Tompkins52:48 dealings with Junie Browning 54:17 wanting to be a fighter 55:19 becoming a coach57:01 promoter Barry Meyer57:38 coach Robert Follis1:01:33 adrenaline dump while fighting 1:05:20 Robert Drysdale vs Bastien Huveneers1:06:50 wanting difficult fights 1:08:32 dealings with Kyle Stoltz1:09:19 experience with Marc Laimon1:12:15 Robert Drysdale vs DJ Linderman1:13:42 licensing issue getting into UFC 1:16:18 PEDs in Jiu Jitsu 1:18:24 getting released from the UFC1:23:56 Robert Drysdale vs Ryan Spann1:27:18 thoughts on Rafael Lovato1:29:10 training Randy Coutore for Brock Lesnar 1:31:11 training Phil Baroni1:32:24 cornering Max Rohskopf1:37:33 joining Leo Viera's gym 1:38:34 student Amy Campo1:42:13 interview wrap up/ outroEp 263 Robert Drysdale MMA & ADCC Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show

Robert Drysdale is a Jiu-Jitsu legend, undefeated MMA fighter, and co-founder of Zenith BJJ. He joins Scott Groves to drop some serious truth bombs about what has become of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the shift in fighter mentality, and why the old-school mindset is fading. From winning ADCC and IBJJF World Championships to coaching top athletes, Robert shares his no-nonsense take on discipline, accountability, and what separates real competitors from Instagram warriors. He and Scott also talk about the culture of combat sports, the problem with entitlement in gyms today, and what it truly takes to be great. If you train, compete, or just love combat sports, this episode is a must-listen.Chapters:00:00:00 – A Fighter Walks In…00:00:24 – When Jiu-Jitsu Had a Code00:04:20 – From White Belt to World Champion00:06:34 – The Tournament That Changed Everything00:13:37 – Why Most Fighters Never Make It00:18:12 – The Cost of Greatness: What It Takes to Win00:24:49 – The Divide in Every Gym That No One Talks About00:32:07 – A Coach's Dilemma: Guide or Obey?00:36:42 – Leaving Brazil, Chasing the Dream00:38:49 – The Fight Game Is a Business—Here's Why I Left00:40:57 – The Evolution Nobody Saw Coming00:44:29 – Jiu-Jitsu Used to Be Ruthless—Now What?00:52:18 – From Honor to Business: How Jiu-Jitsu Changed01:00:04 – The Origins They Don't Teach You01:15:40 – Carlson Gracie: The Rebel Coach01:19:08 – Why Jiu-Jitsu Isn't the Same Anymore01:25:53 – Training Smarter vs. Training Softer01:32:37 – Where Jiu-Jitsu Is Headed Next01:34:59 – More Than a Martial Art—A Reflection on Life01:47:00 – What's Next for Robert Drysdale?Links and Resources:Robert onInstagramZenith Jiu-Jitsu by Robert Drysdale Opening Closed-Guard by Robert Drysdale The Rise and Evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by Robert DrysdaleRobert'sLinkTree------------Quickly- I'm Scott Groves - Husband, Father, Loan Officer, Coach, Author, Podcaster, and Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I gave up boxing, where I was 5-0 in amateur fights, when I turned 40. BJJ is safer for old men than getting punched in the head :-)You can find out everything about me HERE:⁠www.LinkTr.ee/ScottLGroves⁠This podcast is paid for and brought to you by.... by me, Scott Groves :-)Because I think these kind of long form conversations are valuable, I pay for 100% of the production of this show out of my pocket. This channel is FAR from monetization and because of the subject matter, may never be monetized.I am a Mortgage Loan Officer & Loan Officer Coach in real life. It's the money that I earn, from helping home-buyers and home-owners obtain home-loans, that pays for this show. If you, your friends, or your family are looking for a home loan from an honest Loan Officer, please contact me at Scott@ScottGrovesTeam.com or find all my links to connect HERE: www.LinkTr.ee/ScottLGrovesI can do the loan for you (our team is licensed in 8 states) - OR - I can refer you to an amazing loan officer in the state where you're searching. ON WITH THE SHOW!!!New Full Episodes are released every THURSDAY at 10:00am and clips are released frequently throughout the week. SO MAKE SURE YOU SUBSCRIBE!!!-------------

Robert Drysdale é um faixa-preta de Jiu-Jitsu americano-brasileiro sob Leonardo Vieira e lutador profissional de MMA. Nascido da união entre um americano e um brasileiro, Robert Drysdale cresceu no Brasil, treinando em uma das equipes mais talentosas da década de 2000 a Brasa Clube de Jiu-Jitsu com quem se tornou o 2º cidadão dos EUA a ganhar um título mundial de faixa preta da IBJJF.

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Send us a Text Message.Today's guest dives deep into how he went from an overweight white belt to a multi-time world champion.Arin Adjamian joins us to discuss his journey, how success is not linear, his father and coaches' impact on him, and more.Here is The RŌL Radio with, entrepreneur, instructor, multi-time world champion, and Robert Drysdale black belt, Arin Adjamian.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1300 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.FREE Access to ROL TV - https://rolacademy.tv/yt/269-the-rol-radiohttp://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradiohttps://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://www.instagram.com/da_jits/Episode Highlights:3:43 Balancing Life and Training9:16 What Makes Jiu-Jitsu So Special14:26 Single Focus22:35 Priorities31:12 Proving Something to Myself44:50 Winning Worlds48:35 You Got To Be A Knucklehead57:50 What a Gold Medal is Really Worth1:04:08 Zelvis Slootemaker's Question1:05:01 Rolling with Robert DrysdaleSupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.What's up everyone and welcome back. This week we are re-releasing one of our favorite episodes from 2021 with the one and only Robert Drysdale. So sit back and see why this is one of our favorites. Then join us next week for a new episode we will surely enjoy.Robert Drysdale has made history in the world of BJJ, winning multiple titles including the ADCC World Championship and the IBJJF Championship, but now he is dedicating himself to exploring and telling the history of BJJ itself.On this episode of RŌL Radio Robert describes his journey and the journey of telling the true history of jiu-jitsu in Brazil. The latter of which took him back to Brazil to interview some of the legends of BJJ. Grand Masters who were there when jiu-jitsu first began to flourish and who share with Robert their first-hand knowledge of those days and what led to the art we know today. This journey and those interviews became the forthcoming documentary Closed Guard: The Origins of Jiu Jitsu in Brazil and the companion book Opening Closed-Guard: the Origins of Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil: The Story Behind the Film.Here is RŌL Radio with one of the most accomplished grapplers of his generation, and a true historian of BJJ, Robert Drysdale.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://drysdalejiujitsu.com/https://www.instagram.com/robertdrysdalejj/?hl=enhttps://www.closedguardfilm.com/product/opening-closed-guard-book-by-robert-drysdale/https://www.closedguardfilm.com/https://www.facebook.com/closedguardthemovie Episode #30 Highlights:4:24 Trying to Define Yourself 13:50 Real Motivations 21:38 Peeling the Onion 34:49 Finding the Legends 44:32 Who Made Who 1:05:01 Five QuestionsSupport the Show.

In this episode, we have a special guest: Katie Casimir from the famed King Kneebar duo, Bendy & Katie. At the heart of our conversation lies the story of Bendy Casimir, a Paris native who found his way to the United States through the world of MMA, eventually becoming enamored with jiu jitsu and the intricacies of kneebars. His journey, intertwined with that of his wife Katie, a former kickboxer turned grappler, led to the creation of the renowned King Kneebar system. What sets Bendy and Katie apart is their relentless pursuit of knowledge within jiu jitsu. Their King Kneebar course isn't just for experts; it's for anyone passionate about the sport and eager to embrace the journey of continuous learning. As they aptly put it, "There is no destination in jiu jitsu.". Throughout our discussion, we'll uncover the essence of their teachings, the philosophy behind their approach, and the collaborative spirit that drives their passion. From their experiences training with legends like Robert Drysdale to the invaluable lessons learned from their own students, Bendy and Katie embody the spirit of lifelong students. Join us as we explore the intricacies of the King Kneebar system, from the basics to the advanced techniques, and discover how this dynamic duo is shaping the landscape of jiu jitsu education. So whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just beginning your journey, prepare to be inspired, challenged, and ultimately, transformed by the wisdom of Bendy & Katie Casimir. Links: https://www.instagram.com/king_kneebar/ https://linktr.ee/king_kneebar https://www.instagram.com/bendycasimir/ https://www.instagram.com/the_casimir_project/ Give us a 5 star review on Apple Music and Spotify Share this podcast with a friend it really helps us out. Become a VIP member for only .99 a month, get ad free, uncensored, early episodes podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foreverwhitebelt/subscribe. Instagram @foreverwhitebeltshow. Go buy your Forever White Belt swag at teespring.com/forever-white-belt. Linktree https://linktr.ee/foreverwhitebelt --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foreverwhitebelt/message

Robert Drysdale is a 4th Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and Founder of Zenith Jiu Jitsu. He is the author of Opening Closed Guard, and The Rise and Evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. SHOW SPONSORS:  Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: 

Scott Burr is an author and editor of several books including co-author of Worth Defending by Richard Bressler and editor of Opening the Closed Guard with Robert Drysdale. Scott is a second degree BJJ black belt under Steve Maxwell and the founder of Enclave Jiu-Jitsu. You can find Scott's work at www.scottburrauthor.com. Watch & Listen ➡️ linktr.ee/TheBJJFoxcast Follow us on Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/thebjjfoxcast Follow us on TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@thebjjfoxcast Follow us on Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/thebjjfoxcast

Training in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person.  Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/ On the 93rd episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I speak with Elijah Dorsey about how training in Jiu-Jitsu has impacted his mental health and what winning the 2023 East Coast ADCC Trials has done for his life. In this episode, we talk about some of the training that Elijah did to prepare for the East Coast trials and he reveals that there are no secrets to success... It is all about surrounding yourself with the right mentors and putting in the work to make your goals a reality.  Now a black belt in BJJ, Elijah shares about his journey of training with Lloyd Irvin at his academy since Elijah was a young kid. He talks about his greatest lessons learned from Lloyd and how this has impacted his life. In this episode, Elijah outlines how anyone can be successful in achieving their goals - whether it's winning the ADCC championships or starting a business. At the end of the day, it is all about the reps that you put in. This is an episode you do NOT want to miss. Elijah and his brother own and operate a power washing company that Elijah helps operate whenever he is not training Jiu-Jitsu. If you live in the Maryland area and want to hire them for power washing, check it out at this link: https://www.dorseybrospowerwashing.com/ Follow Elijah Dorsey on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elijah.dorsey.524 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigbreakfast_bjj/ -------------------------------------- This story is brought to you by Worth Defending, the bestselling story of America's first BJJ student and the martial arts revolution he helped create! Richard Bresler was Rorion Gracie's first regular student in LA, and is widely recognized as the first American student of BJJ. For nearly twenty years he worked closely alongside Rorion Gracie helping to spread Jiu-Jitsu through the Gracie Garages, the challenge matches, the founding of the Gracie Academy, and the creation and inception of the UFC. Readers are calling Worth Defending an amazing window into the history of Gracie Jiu Jitsu in America, a captivating and inspiring read, and a gift to the Jiu-Jitsu community.  With endorsements from BJJ luminaries such as Pedro Sauer, Rener Gracie, and Robert Drysdale, and over 300 5-star ratings from readers just like you, Worth Defending is guaranteed to enlighten and inspire. So don't wait! Learn the story of the Gracies and the UFC that you only think you know. Check out Worth Defending today!  Available in paperback, eBook, and audiobook formats through Amazon, Audible, and iTunes. Visit https://www.WorthDefendingBook.com/ for more information and to order your copy. -------------------------------------- Want to support the show and the research we are doing into the societal impacts of martial arts? Go to https://JiuJitsuOutlet.com/ to shop our exclusive line of apparel made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete. The information in this episode should NOT be considered medical advice but instead educational information. If you are struggling with your mental health and want to speak with a professional therapist, I recommend https://Talkspace.com/  ... This is the therapy service that worked for me when I was at my darkest moments in life and dealing with panic attacks every day.

Scott Burr is a third degree black belt, and author of Worth Defending: How Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Saved My Life as well as editor and designer of Robert Drysdale's book, Opening Closed Guard: The Origins of Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil. SHOW SPONSORS:  Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: 

On this episode of the podcast, BJJ black belt and ADCC Champion Robert Drysdale returns to discuss the history of Jiu-Jitsu and his new book, “The Rise and Evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.” Robert discusses his motivation behind writing his new book on the history of Jiu-Jitsu, the reception he has gotten from the book, how early Jiu-Jitsu rulesets were a reflection of the style of Jiu-Jitsu during that time, the Helio and Carlson Gracie rivalry, the difference between Helio and Carlson Gracie's teaching styles and gyms, the most astonishing part about the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu, the important role of the second generation of the Gracie family to the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu, gym culture, why Carlson Gracie stopped teaching “self-defense” in his gym, how live rolling weeded out ineffective BJJ techniques, Robert's Ideal training style and ruleset for Jiu-Jitsu, the idea of “Taparia” with training, how to keep Jiu-Jitsu from turning into an ineffective martial art for self-defense, creating a space and balance in the gym for different types of BJJ training, the importance of the IBJJF in keeping high standards for BJJ, why wrestling is a more "pure" martial art, Robert's standards for BJJ Black Belt, how Robert trains as he has gotten older, and where Robert would like to see BJJ evolve to and where he thinks BJJ will go. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://charlotteswebcbd.sjv.io/MmBA5J and use the promo code Chewjitsu30 to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Manscaped. Check out https://www.manscaped.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off and free shipping! Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

Scott Burr is a third-degree black belt under Master Rickson Gracie and Steve Maxwell, and is the co-author of Worth Defending: How Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Saved My Life, Richard Bresler's bestselling memoir of his over 40 years' involvement with the Gracie family and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. In this episode, Scott and I discuss some of his strategies for writing, interviewing, and publishing, as well as how some of his past and present projects came together. We discuss his involvement in editing Robert Drysdale's book, Opening Closed Guard, as well as the book he is currently working on with one of the first American Black Belts in Jiu-Jitsu, Chris Haueter. From stories about meeting and training with some of the most significant living minds in Jiu-Jitsu to private lessons with Master Rickson Gracie, there was no shortage of great conversation to be had! It was a pleasure sitting down with Scott for this podcast, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Thank you for listening! Learn more about Scott's writing at www.ScottBurrAuthor.com or on Facebook @ScottBurrAuthor; more information about his Jiu-Jitsu travels as well as seminar, group class, and private lesson booking information can be found at www.EnclaveJiuJitsu.com, or on Facebook and Instagram @EnclaveJiuJitsu.

Join Josh McKinney, host of the "I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu" podcast, as he interviews BJJ black belt and author Robert Drysdale about his new book, "The Rise and Evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu." Discover how Carlson Gracie Sr. shaped modern BJJ, delve into lessons from BJJ history, and explore insights for today's practitioners. Check out Robert's New Book Get Efficient Strength for BJJ in 15 Minutes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isuckatjiujitsushow/support

Why is history so important? Furthermore, why is jiujitsu history so important? We explore this with our guest, Robert Drysdale! Robert Drysdale is the author of Opening Closed Guard: The Origins of JiuJitsu in Brazil. Join Coach Bryan and Ed as we dive deep into the history of BJJ and why it's so important for us to understand this history. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupgrappling/support

Training in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person.  Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/ On the 80th episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet show, I had the honor of hosting Dr. Rhadi Ferguson once again.  Dr. Ferguson has competed in Judo at the Olympics, at the ADCC world championships of submission grappling, at the IBJJF world championships, and also as a professional MMA fighter. Now retired, he teaches Judo and Jiu-Jitsu to students out of his academy in Florida. He currently holds the rank of 6th degree red & white belt in Judo and 4th degree black belt in Jiu-Jitsu. You can find our first conversation here...  Part one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4vR5Kpf9O8 Part two: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwQ6PcyYbJA&t=2s In this episode, Dr. Ferguson joins us to discuss the principles of the martial artists - namely Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In this exclusive interview, Dr. Ferguson shares about why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is actually Judo. If we want to know the principles of Jiu-Jitsu, we should look to Judo and the teachings of Sensei Jigaro Kano.  We also discuss the principles of combat and why long-passed martial artists like Jigaro Kano, Musashi, and Sun Tzu hold the answers to our questions. Dr. Ferguson also discusses the need to focus on the martial element of the arts we practice. He also shares why it is important to always focus on getting top position instead of playing a "guard" based bottom game that has become common in modern BJJ. Although many will not agree with his opinions about Judo and Jiu-Jitsu, they are rooted in historical evidence. Listen to this conversation with an open mind to learn more.  Here is a link to the conversation with Robert Drysdale that is mentioned in this conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmsDTgQoSsA&t=1329s How To Connect: Want to learn Judo from Dr. Ferguson? Click here to check out his online academy.  https://www.gripfighting.com/ Do you live in Tampa, Florida, and want to learn martial arts from Dr. Ferguson in-person? Click here. https://tampafloridajudo.net/ Enroll in online business programs led by Dr. Ferguson through this website. https://www.drrhadiferguson.com/ Connect with Dr. Ferguson on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rhadiferguson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tampafloridajudo/ YouTube:  @judomachine   -------------------------------------- Want to support the show and the research we are doing into the societal impacts of martial arts? Go to https://JiuJitsuOutlet.com/ to shop our exclusive line of apparel made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete. The information in this episode should NOT be considered medical advice but instead educational information. If you are struggling with your mental health and want to speak with a professional therapist, I recommend https://Talkspace.com/  ... This is the therapy service that worked for me when I was at my darkest moments in life and dealing with panic attacks every day.

Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast, presented by Black Belt Digital Marketing. This week we are joined by ADCC and IBJJF World Champion, 5th degree Black Belt, Robert Drysdale. Robert is back for his second visit to discuss his newest book "The Rise and Evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: From Vale-Tudo, to Carlson Gracie, to its Democratization". Check out the episode and let us know what you think.   Instagram handle: @robertdrysdalejj   Thank you to Episode Sponsors:  Black Belt Digital Marketing - Request a FREE Review of your companies online presence today! Leao Optics - Get 10% OFF with Code: JJD BioPro-Get $30 OFF orders of $295 or more with Code: JJD Flow N Roll - Get 20% OFF with code: JJD Neutral Zone Clean - Get 15% OFF your order with code: JJD Neutral Zone CBD - Get 25% OFF your order with code: JJD Feito IT & AV Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast Store - Get 15% OFF with code: JJD   Contact the Dummies @JiuJitsuDummies on Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, and Twitter or at info@jiujitsudummies.com to submit questions for consideration on the show. You can now also find us on TikTok @JiuJitsuDummiesPodcast Visit Jiu Jitsu Dummies for more details about the show, becoming a Sponsor, and a list of sites and apps to download or view the podcast.

On this episode we chat with one of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu's finest practitioners and educator Professor Robert Drysdale. Drysdale head instructor at Zenith Jiu Jitsu takes us on a BJJ history journey and sheds some light on its current influence. I must admit there was a lot that I was not aware of and it was refreshing to learn about the current model that Carlson Gracie popularized years ago. We also chat about a number of other topics such as winning the ADCC title and Jiu Jitsu in Mixed Martial Arts. Thanks Robert for stopping by the show and chopping it up with us on The Be Someone Podcast.

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Welcome to episode 200 of the cast!  Today we have Robert Drysdale back again to talk about violence, acai, and pit bull dogs.  No really he is here to talk about Carlson Gracie and his new book, The Rise and Evolution of Brazilian JiuJitsu.  We get into a lot in the course of this episode and we are beyond happy to have you along for the ride.  Thanks for listening everyone.  Enjoy! CHECK OUT TODAYS COFFEE AT: No coffee in this episode, so grab your favorite and have a listen :)  CHECK OUT THE BOOK AT https://www.closedguardfilm.com/shop/ CHECK OUT OUR DISCOUNT CODES: Doctor Coffee https://www.doctor-coffee.com/ Discount Code:   COFFEEREG $5 off your first order Wild Gift Coffee https://wildgiftcoffee.com/ Discount Code: COFFEEREG 10% off any order, single use GOLD LEAF JOURNALS  https://shopgoldleaf.com/products/coffee-journal Discount Code: COFFEEREGULAR  15% off anything in the shop CHECK OUT TRANQUILITY CAFE AT: https://www.thetranquilitycafe.com/ CHECK OUT THE LEGION PROJECT AT: https://thelegionproject.com/ CHECK US OUT ON: SHOPIFY: https://coffee-regular-podcast.myshopify.com/ SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZhSOy5oDAHOAm4ggUdL2V?si=5DBsXhK3R2ufSMgpgtFGng iTUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-regular/id1460681914 PODBEAN AT: https://coffeeregularshow.podbean.com FACEBOOK AT: Coffee Regular Podcast INSTAGRAM AT: @coffeeregularpodcast  

As the first American to win both ADCC and a World Championship in the gi, Robert Drysdale's credentials are impecable.  The history major has now trained his focus on chronicling the evolutionary period of grappling from its arrival in Brazil to the present, with his new book: The Rise and Evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: From Vale-Tudo, to Carlson Gracie, to its Democratization.    ORDER ON AMAZON HERE!

Not only is Robert Drysdale a BJJ and ADCC World Champion, he has also conducted extensive research into the history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In this interview, he reveals some of what he's discovered, including... 01:54 - The first wave of jiu-jitsu in Brazil - Helio Gracie and Carlos Gracie  04:35 - Exhibition and carnival fighting in Brazil 06:55 - Traditional jiu-jitsu style vs modified judo 12:14 - Training methods of the Gracie Academy in the '30s, 40s and '50s 18:43 - The second wave practitioners 19:47 - Waldemar Santana 22:49 - Carlson Gracie and the Rua Figueiredo Magalhães school 33:19 - How BJJ rule changes changed the sport 42:31 - Rolls Gracie 48:51 - Self-defense and Vale Tudo training 55:28 - Rolls Gracie death 1:00:55 - The Carlson Gracie tragedy 1:13:54 - Carlos Gracie Jr. 1:21:03 - Future rule changes, luta livre, and the sportification of jiu-jitsu 1:35:10 - The Rise and Evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the book You can grab Robert's book, The Rise and Evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which goes into MUCH more detail on these topics at https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Evolution-Brazilian-Jiu-Jitsu-Democratization/dp/B0C1JCNQ1P  Note that today's episode was also on my Youtube channel at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2ThcGhAlvs If you found this episode interesting then a rating or a review to help get the word out would be SUPER appreciated. Thanks, Stephan Kesting

Carlson Gracie fought in 18 Vale Tudo matches, brought jiu-jitsu to the masses, and innovated many of the MMA training practices we now take for granted. He innovated many seemingly radical ideas at the time, like training without the gi, group classes, and being a well rounded fighter. These points come from Robert Drysdale's excellent book, The Rise and Evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Evolution-Brazilian-Jiu-Jitsu-Democratization/dp/B0C1JCNQ1P I'll be talking to Robert Drysdale about Carlson Gracie and this era of jiu-jitsu in the very next episode (#387) of The Strenuous Life Podcast, so don't miss it!! Cheers, Stephan Kesting

Training in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person.    Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/    On the 60th episode of this podcast, I had the pleasure of welcoming back the legendary Robert Drysdale to dive deeper into the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Robert holds a 4th-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, is an unbeaten MMA fighter, an ADCC absolute champion, and an IBJJF world champion. He teaches Jiu-Jitsu at a world-class level from his Las Vegas academy.    This time, we discussed his latest best-selling book, which explores the fascinating history of how Carlson Gracie started what we know as the Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle. His book highlights major events and characters that transformed BJJ into the global phenomenon it is today.    Have you ever wondered what the fundamental driving forces were that shaped this martial art? Together, we delved into the book's focus on the key differences between Carlson and Rolls Gracie, which laid the groundwork for Jiu-Jitsu's evolution from its previous form into the widely practiced martial art we know today. There's so much more to these stories than you might expect, and Robert's insights reveal a whole new side of Jiu-Jitsu's history.    We also touched on some of the challenges the martial art faces today, and what that might mean for its future. How is the current state of Jiu-Jitsu influencing its direction, and what can we learn from the past to ensure its continued success?   Join us for an intriguing conversation that will leave you eager to explore more about the extraordinary world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. By tuning into this episode, you'll gain fresh insights into the people and events that have shaped this martial art and the valuable lessons we can apply moving forward. Don't miss this chance to expand your knowledge and appreciation of Jiu-Jitsu – let's uncover its fascinating stories together!   Favorite Quote:   “ Jiu-jitsu is not easy, but that's precisely what gives it its value.”                  - Robert Drysdale   How to Connect:    Are you ready to understand the history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Follow the works of Robert Drysdale, the legendary BJJ practitioner.    His latest book, The Rise and Evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, explores the history of how Carlson Gracie started what we know as BJJ, while Opening Closed-Guard tells the story of the early days of Jiu-Jitsu.    Train with the best at Robert's academy in Las Vegas, where he offers classes and private lessons for all levels of practitioners.    Unlock the secrets of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu's fascinating history with Roberto Pedreira's must-read book, Choque: The Untold Story of Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil, 1856-1999.    Follow Robert on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn for more insights and inspiration on this incredible martial art.   And, if you haven't already, be sure to listen to the ninth episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast with Robert Drysdale, where he shared his insights and wisdom on BJJ.    Join the global jiu-jitsu community and unleash your inner warrior today!   Want to support the show and the research we are doing into the societal impacts of martial arts? Go to https://JiuJitsuOutlet.com/ to shop our exclusive line of apparel made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete.   The information in this episode should NOT be considered medical advice but instead educational information. If you are struggling with your mental health and want to speak with a professional therapist, I recommend https://Talkspace.com/... This is the therapy service that worked for me when I was at my darkest moments in life and dealing with panic attacks every day.

Dejan Kajic is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Robert Drysdale, Former BFL Champion, and owner of Universal MMA in Vancouver, British Columbia. SHOW SPONSORS:  Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/abe - year supply Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs. BUBS Naturals: https://www.bubsnaturals.com - use code "ABEMAYNARD" for 20% Off your entire order. EPISODE LINKS:  Universal MMA Dejan's Instagram PODCAST INFO:  Podcast website: https://mailchi.mp/abemaynard.com/the-mayn-idea-podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v6OzDxxMUYlNUXN1AAPw3?si=eda5aae609874c69 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6b4fbe04/podcast/rss YouTube Full episode playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMGFodxtKEioDkOtd65xyuXs5p1qNjQpC YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA_B1bx0rWVs-mNWc2QidA OUTLINE:  Here's the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through then timestamp on most players:  (0:00) Intro (1:31) Growing Up in Bosnia (6:40) Emigrating to Vancouver (15:33) Training in Thailand (23:00) Unique Benefits of Jiu Jitsu (31:00) Professional Fighter Psychology (38:00) Martial Artist Mindset (40:00) "Never Search for Happiness" (42:00) Eating Pigeon and Rainwater (45:00) Heart Surgery (48:00) Ask Good Questions (52:00) Personalities on the Mats (57:00) What Fighters Know That Others Don't (59:00) Breathing, Breathe, and Nasal Breathing (01:05:00) Respect vs. Happiness (01:09:00) Making a Fighter SUPPORT AND CONNECT:  Instagram: https://instagram.com/abemaynard Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/abemaynard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/settings?trk=d_flagship3_profile_self_view_public_profile --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abraham484/support

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The one where we talk with Brazilian-American Jiu-jitsu legend Robert Drysdale about the political situation in Brazil, why social media is killing society, and how to keep growing as a person.Here are some of the sources and notes we used to assemble this episode. Please check them out. Robert Drysdale - Bloody Elbow article"“I lost family members over this. I lost friends. I never voted for the Worker's Party in my life, but I refuse to support Bolsonaro. I have family members who stopped talking to me. They would ask me to go public and make a video with all these other jiu-jitsu guys who supported Bolsonaro. They were like ‘Why can't you do the same?'. I'll live under a bridge before I support a guy like Bolsonaro. There's no way. These people have no plans for Brazil. Their plan was to sell the country to foreign investors. I never thought he was a serious candidate. Brazilians were so fed up with the Worker's Party that they voted for him out of anger. It was a hate vote.”Zenith Jiu-JitsuRobert's Academy and Jiu-Jitsu association.A typical day at Zenith Jiu-JitsuTraining for competition at Robert's academy in Las Vegas. Robert Drysdale - "What is the point of winning?"Robert's TED Talk on winning ADCC(Abu Dhabi Combat Club) 2007 Open Weight final Robert Drysdale vs. Marcelo Garcia. This is the most prestigious championship in Submission Grappling. Opening Closed GuardRobert's book and documentary film about the origins of Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil."30 million Brazilians out of poverty" Oxfam: Brazil has lifted 28 million people out of poverty in the last 15 years, reducing poverty to less than 10 percent of the population. But the rich continue to benefit the most: between 2001 and 2015, the richest 10 percent accounted for 61 percent of economic growth."From Dawn to Decadence" The book Robert referred to. This is our current events recap program, where we offer our takes on what's going on at the bleeding edge of the information war. Feel free to let us know what you think, suggest topics, etc. at didnothingwrongpod@protonmail.com, or in our group chat using the Substack app.Thanks for listening,Jay and Griff This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe

Robert Drysdale is a 4th Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Leo Veira, and remains the only American competitor to have ever won both the IBJJF and ADCC World Championships. You can see Robert on season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter, which airs this summer, 2023. SHOW SPONSORS: Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/abe - year supply Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs. EPISODE LINKS: Opening Closed Guard: The Origins of Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil: https://tinyurl.com/mu4v6rjy PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://mailchi.mp/abemaynard.com/the-mayn-idea-podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v6OzDxxMUYlNUXN1AAPw3?si=eda5aae609874c69 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6b4fbe04/podcast/rss YouTube Full episode playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMGFodxtKEioDkOtd65xyuXs5p1qNjQpC YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA_B1bx0rWVs-mNWc2QidA OUTLINE: Here's the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through then timestamp on most players: (0:00) Intro (3:30) TUF Season 31 (6:00) Jiu Jitsu Origins (9:00) Gracie Contribution (12:50) Rorion Gracie (19:00) Denial and Fandom (27:32) Importance of Carlson Gracie (31:30) Robert's Book and Movie (39:00) The Reality of Combat (51:00) Pitfalls of Submission-Only Grappling (59:00) Running a Business vs Jiu Jitsu Integrity (01:06:00) Lapel Guard = Bad for Jiu Jitsu (01:08:00) ADCC and Future of Jiu Jitsu (01:18:00) Belt Rank Credibility Problem (01:25:00) What Should IBJJF Change? SUPPORT AND CONNECT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/abemaynard Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/abemaynard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/settings?trk=d_flagship3_profile_self_view_public_profile --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abraham484/support

Are you willing to give up what makes you successful to be a "white belt" at something new?IBJJF Hall of Fame member Michelle Nicolini moved into MMA with virtually no other skills than BJJ. She had very little to no wrestling or striking experience prior to her first MMA bout and discovered that she was a white belt all over again.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 900 videos for your Jiu Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://www.instagram.com/miznicolini/https://www.instagram.com/onechampionship/ 

Today's guest is one of the most decorated competitors in Jiu Jitsu. Along with an incredible Jiu Jitsu career, she is also an accomplished MMA fighter in the One Championship organization.On this episode, Michelle Nicolini discusses her Jiu Jitsu journey, training under Robert Drysdale, her triumphant return to Jiu Jitsu after a long focus on MMA, and a ton more.Here is The RŌL Radio with 8-time IBJJF World Champion, 3-time Pan American Champion, and 3-time Brazilian National Champion, and IBJJF Hall of Fame member Michelle Nicolini.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 900 videos for your Jiu Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://www.instagram.com/miznicolini/ https://www.instagram.com/onechampionship/Episode Highlights:4:02 Inspiring Others7:57 Stepping on the Mats13:35 Being the Only Female15:47 Male Instructors for Female Students20:01 Size Matters25:55 Lessons of Losing30:22 Moving to MMA37:06 Learning the Things You Don't Like39:44 Returning to BJJ43:43 Have Fun49:08 Nick “Chewy” Albin's Question

Alex Kim is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and our first repeat guest. We discuss Robert Drysdale's book, "Opening the Closed Guard" along with many other jiu jitsu related topics. Greg "The Butcher" is a fun Polish guy who loves talking about jiu jitsu and life. His best friend Russell produced this podcast purely to spread Greg's positivity to the world on a weekly basis.

Robert Drysdale talks about the controversial origins of BJJ, the deterioration of Jiu-Jitsu as we know it , what made Carlson Gracie so great and the day he dojo stormed!This podcast was formally known as the Jiu-Jitsu Jabber Podcast and has since been rebranded to The WhichMat Podcast.

This week we're joined by Robert Drysdale!  Robert brings his extensive experience, both as an elite grappler and historian, to discuss the BJJ "generation gap" and how he's witnessed the art evolve.  A really insightful conversation about the importance of history, the evolution of coaching, how rulesets have changed the sport, and fundamentals vs. trends.Opening Closed Guard - the book & film:https://www.closedguardfilm.com/Robert's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/robertdrysdalejj/Coolness versus Efficiency: The Crisis in Jiu-Jitsu, by Robert Drysdale:https://bit.ly/3NUXTtYHow to Win at Jiu-Jitsu while Keeping it Real, by Robert Drysdale:https://bit.ly/3aZytgcMental models discussed in this episode:Curse of Knowledgehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/Extreme Ownershiphttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/extreme-ownership/Path of Least Resistancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/Static vs. Dynamic Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/static-vs-dynamic-control/Win Conditionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/Economy of Motionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/Cognitive Loadhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/Short-term/Long-term Paradoxhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/short-term-long-term-paradox/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

Listen in as we hang out with Robert Drysdale. He's a 4th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu who is the only American to win a IBJJF world championship and an ADCC world championship. He's also fought MMA at the highest level. We get into some great history in BJJ in this show as well as us all talking about some rises and falls of BJJ and where it might be headed. Robert talks a little about his new book he's writing, which will be a sequel to "Opening Closed Guard". Robert is the owner and lead instructor of Zenith Jiu-Jitsu in Las Vegas Nevada.Click on the link to find information with Robert: IG - robertdrysdalejjGYM - Zenith Jiu-JitsuBook & Film - https://www.closedguardfilm.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/robertdrysdaleLinkTr - https://linktr.ee/RobertDrysdaleLinkTr - LimitLess RadiocastBe sure to check out LimitLess Tape for your finger-tape needs:Facebook - @LimitLessTapeInstagram - @LimitLess_TapeFor your Realtor needs:http://twebb.dehoff.com/Cell: (281) 889-0140FB - Thomas Webb - DeHoff RealtorsIG - dehoff_realtor_tcwebbFor your Dentistry needs:www.woosterohiodentist.comIG - Gateway Dental CareFB - Gateway Dental CareFor your Lawyer needs:www.kandraylaw.comFB - Kandray Law, LLCFor your local beer needs:www.magiccitybrewingcompany.comFor your coffee needs:www.mhbeans.comPut in LIMITLESS at checkout for AI Wellness a discount for your workout supplement needs.Put in LIMITLESS20 at checkout for both companies below to get a 20% discount:www.rollamongus.comwww.battlebalm.com & www.battlebalmcbd.com - All natural pain trauma and recovery balm.Support the show

Rob and Dave make a return to the podcast after months apart, and have one of their longest podcasts in the process. The two discuss all sorts of issues, from martial arts, BJJ trends, politics, psychology, and much more. Visit our sponsors: BJJretreat.com for the ultimate BJJ training vacation, look no further. David is hosting his next retreat in Costa Rica from June 6-12. For the month of March, he is offering 20% off registration fees, so go ahead and check it out to learn all about it. BJJcradle.com to learn the Drysdale Cradle Series from Robert Drysdale. This is an innovative course that blends wrestling with BJJ for excellent results in guard passing and submissions. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

In this episode we chat with Rama Reddy, a mixed martial arts coach that has trained and taught around the world (US, Taiwan, Brazil, India) and currently lives in Germany. From Rama's website: “I am a writer and educator based in Berlin, Germany. I believe education is civilization's most vital tool.”  Recorded early February 2022. --- HIGHLIGHTS: * Met James in Taiwan in the mid/late 2000s. * Born in NY, moved to Houston, then lived in Seattle for most of his formative years. * Opened an MMA studio in Bangalore, India due to its growing population and his own family's connection to the area. Lived there 7 years before moving to Germany. * India can be a tough place to live, particularly for an entrepreneur. * Discussion on race vs. nationality. * How he met his wife and what led him to live in Germany. * Rama traces his martial arts background: wresting, BJJ, boxing. Fighter/coach Eliot Corley helped shape his striking. * Building a group of dedicated martial arts students. * Differences in the student-teacher dynamic between the U.S., Germany, India. * Four Rs: Relevancy, Relationships, Rigor, Results * How his teaching philosophy has evolved: a focus on relationships. * Currently working on the Square Ring: a boxing board game: https://www.boxingboardgame.com/
 --- LANGUAGE CORNER (01:13:38) * P.U.F.E.L: Stages of a Takedown by Rama Reddy https://www.instagram.com/p/CYEfStVovXZ/ * Position: “tie” in wrestling, kumi-kata 組み方 in judo (grip fighting, lit. “assembly method”). * Unbalancing: “set-up” in wrestling, kuzushi 崩しin judo * Fitting-in: “shot” in wrestling, but tsurikomi 釣込 in judo closer in meaning. * Execution: “finish” in wrestling, kake 掛け in judo. * Landing: nage 投 in judo (throw). --- LANGUAGE CORNER (01:13:38) P.U.F.E.L: Stages of a Takedown by Rama Reddy https://www.instagram.com/p/CYEfStVovXZ/ - Position: “tie” in wrestling, kumi-kata 組み方 in judo (grip fighting, literally “assembly method”). - Unbalancing: “set-up” in wrestling, kuzushi 崩しin judo - Fitting-in: “shot” in wrestling, but tsurikomi 釣込 in judo is bit closer to the meaning of “fitting in”. - Execution: “finish” in wrestling, kake 掛け in judo. - Landing: nage 投 in judo (throw). --- Rama Reddy's links - website: https://www.ramareddy.org - IG: https://www.instagram.com/ramareddy.mma/ - Berlin gym (Deutsch): https://www.ramareddy.org/berlin - Interview with Robert Drysdale, BJJ Rules: https://youtu.be/3cIcc1tTRBk --- Follow us on Facebook & Instagram: @yinyoungpodcast. Please like and comment, it helps others find our work. Credits: This episode was produced by James Y. Shih and Daniel Yin. Consider supporting Yin & Young on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yinyoungpodcast Follow Yin & Young:  - Website: http://www.jamesyshih.com/yin-young-podcast - iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/yin-young-podcast-jys/id1185421015?mt=2 - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yinyoungpodcast/ - Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/rkrynzq - Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/yin-young-podcast Comments, questions? Email us at yinyoungpodcast[at]gmail.com

True Story # 78 Robert Drysdale Robert Drysdale is a Brazilian-American Brazilian jiu-jitsu 4th degree black belt under Léo Vieira, a retired mixed martial artist and an instructor at his own BJJ academy, "Drysdale Jiu-Jitsu". Having won multiple World Championships, he was referred to by Vice magazine as "America's jiu-jitsu superhero", regarded by BJJ Heroes as "the most accomplished American Grappler of his generation" and as the best Submission Wrestler in the World by Gracie Magazine. Drysdale remains the only American to have won the two most prestigious titles in all of jiu-jitsu including the IBJJF World Championship and the ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship – Open Division ADCC, submitting Marcelo Garcia in just over two minutes, a feat considered to be the equivalent of "out-swimming" Michael Phelps. That same year he was regarded as the best Submission Wrestler in the World by Gracie Magazine. Apart from training BJJ and MMA champions, after beginning his professional career in MMA in 2010 he posted a record of 7 wins and no losses, 6 of them being via first-round submission, while one was a second-round submission. After two failed drug tests and only one fight in the UFC, Drysdale retired in 2019. He is currently running his own academy, a large BJJ association Zenith with Rodrigo Cavaca, teaching seminars world-wide and commentating for PFL/DAZN, FloSports and ACBJJ (Absolute Berkut Championship Jiu-Jitsu) in both English and Portuguese. Video link in Bio IG : @robertdrysdalejj IG : @true_story_with_john_gibson #TrueStoryWithJohnGibson , #RobertDrysdale, #ADCC, #Graciejujitsu, #bjj, #Worldchampion, #graciebjj, #TheStigmaApp, #Stigmadocuseries, #johngibsonbjj,

"I wasn't a good student, and even now I never say I am better than anybody, but I know I love jiu-jitsu more than anybody." - Marcelo Garcia. 2010. Flashback to May of 2007. The legendary Marcelo Garcia is a 2x ADCC champion, and more importantly is The People's Champ. He's on a quest to get double gold medals at his 3rd ADCC. 3rd time's the charm--he's submitted all 7 of 7 opponents in regulation on his way to the Absolute Finals, and he's the smallest man by 24 lbs / 11kgs to get this far (and to this day, no one else has accomplished either feat.) We are about to see the single greatest display in the history of submission grappling. And yet...Marcelo falls short of Absolute Gold and loses by submission to Robert Drysdale. When Marcelo was asked what he could have done different, he smiled and said simply, "I need to be faster."  Marcelo also joked and said he actually did have 8 for 8 submissions for the weekend...if you included the one where he himself tapped! He could've made so many excuses, but instead he made none while also not taking himself too seriously. I always loved this story, as told by Josh Waitzkin and Sam Sheridan in The Fighter's Mind. Josh was Marcelo's 1st black belt, and the subject of the film, Searching for Bobby Fischer, about his time as a young chess prodigy.  Josh states, "Marcelo doesn't think in shades of grey. Everything is black and white...I'm more of a grey-type guy, so it can be frustrating, because at times Marcelo seems overly simple. But it's incredibly powerful...In the chess world, there were plenty of guys like him who I envied, guys with pure clarity and no existential dilemmas, without angst..."We all could be a little more like Marcelo Garcia. =) Whether it's on the mats, or in life, relationships, family/friends, careers, etc, I appreciate the beauty and simplicity of this type of thinking. It doesn't come naturally to me, but I want to take the next month to strive to find one through-line or theme where I think I can improve in in Jiu-Jitsu, relationships, career goals, family, friends, etc, and pursue that one theme in each of those areas. And even if we can't be like him on the mats, we can borrow a valuable method that he uses to solve problems in order to improve our own lives. I also find it admirable that Marcelo went out on his shield, and I've noticed in my own life that I could stand to take more risks. Big shout outs to Riccardo Ammendolia for his historical highlights and analysis of Marcelo Garcia! I watched some of the footage below in researching this episode. PS. This is the first but certainly not the last time we will talk about Marcelo on this podcast!  - Video essay exploring Marcelo Garcia's overall ADCC greatness: https://youtu.be/c6it1SsW8TI- Marcelo's historic RNC over Shaolin at ADCC 2003: https://youtu.be/X_8O-fq-NI4 - Highlight of all of Marcelo's 2005 ADCC Matches: https://youtu.be/sia_yuGN5qI- Highlight of all of Marcelo's 2007 ADCC Matches: https://youtu.be/j-ZbtfIfUtY- Marcelo's ADCC 2007 Absolute Finals loss: https://youtu.be/OQzpE8kiZtE?t=8 - Marcelo Garcia Highlight video by Rob Degle: https://youtu.be/5fV7YYgE9OM- Amazon Link to The Fighter's Mind & The Art of Learning: https://tinyurl.com/bdej6r5z & https://tinyurl.com/yckzyby5)

The first episode of 2022 is here and it is The RŌL Radio's 2021 Recap.Take a listen as Thomas and Gary look back at the 50 plus episodes of 2021. They discuss the biggest surprises, lessons, mishaps, and favorite moments of the first full year of The RŌL Radio with clips from Dedeco, Robert Drysdale, Chris Haueter, and more.Thomas and Gary want to say thank you to all our listeners, sponsors, and guests that made The RŌL Radio's 2021 such a huge success. We are really looking forward to what 2022 has in store for us and can't wait to bring you all the amazing guests and great conversation you have come to expect. http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/ Episode Highlights:3:48 Looking Back10:30 Shout out to Fuji Sports11:50 Biggest Surprises15:38 Biggest Goof Ups20:40 The Best Part of Doing What We Do21:15 The Countdown: Our Favorite Clips of the Year1:15:50 Who's Listening1:17:23 Top 5 Episodes

Ray sits down with ADCC champion and co-founder of Zenith BJJ Professor Robert Drysdale to do a BJJ deep dive. Professor Drysdale shares his perspective on the history of BJJ, the current state of BJJ and competitors, and what it takes to be an elite BJJ athlete. Subscribe to the Tier 1 Athlete to stay up to date and be notified of new episode releases.

In 2007 ADCC Marcelo Garcia was on a tear and 1 match away from double gold when he ran into a buzzsaw named Robert Drysdale. Recent rumors leaked say Drysdale matches were fixed leading up to the finals of that years absolute tournament. The guys give their take and Eddie shares his conspiracy theory on the whole thing.

Robert Drysdale is one of the greatest Jiu-Jitsu athletes ever, and I had the amazing pleasure of speaking with him for a few minutes on not only his book Opening The Closed Guard, but also about his journey through Jiu-Jitsu, his upbringing, and got to hear some really cool stories about the early years of training under Leonardo Vieira. It was not only an honor, but a pleasure to have him on, and I cannot wait to do it again soon! Closed Guard Film – This film traces the journey of Japanese martial arts to Brazil, telling the stories of lesser-known characters whose contributions were instrumental in the development of what would become known as “Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebjjpowerhour/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebjjpowerhour/support

How do you view Jiu Jitsu history, or any history for that matter? Do you seek out the truth? After speaking with Robert Drysdale, Thomas and Gary discuss what they believe is the true importance of how history is passed on.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/ https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/ https://twitter.com/robertdrysdale?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5https://drysdalejiujitsu.com/https://www.instagram.com/robertdrysdalejj/?hl=enhttps://www.closedguardfilm.com/product/opening-closed-guard-book-by-robert-drysdale/https://www.closedguardfilm.com/https://www.facebook.com/closedguardthemovie

Robert Drysdale has made history in the world of BJJ, winning multiple titles including the ADCC World Championship and the IBJJF Championship, but now he is dedicating himself to exploring and telling the history of BJJ itself.On this episode of RŌL Radio Robert describes his journey and the journey of telling the true history of Jiu Jitsu in Brazil. The latter of which took him back to Brazil to interview some of the legends of BJJ. Grand Masters who were there when jiu jitsu first began to flourish and who share with Robert their first hand knowledge of those days and what lead to the art we know today. This journey and those interviews became the forthcoming documentary Closed Guard: The Origins of Jiu Jitsu in Brazil and the companion book Opening Closed-Guard: the Origins of Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil: The Story Behind the Film.Here is RŌL Radio with one of the most accomplished grapplers of his generation, and a true historian of BJJ, Robert Drysdale.Episode #30 Highlights:4:10 Trying to Define Yourself13:40 Real Motivations21:38 Peeling the Onion34:29 Finding the Legends44:32 Lightbulb Moments1:05:00 Five Questionshttp://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/ https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/ https://twitter.com/robertdrysdale?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5https://drysdalejiujitsu.com/https://www.instagram.com/robertdrysdalejj/?hl=enhttps://www.closedguardfilm.com/product/opening-closed-guard-book-by-robert-drysdale/https://www.closedguardfilm.com/https://www.facebook.com/closedguardthemovie

Anik and Florian look back at a massive main-event win for light heavyweight contender Aleksandar Rakic. Plus, BJJ whiz and MMA coach Robert Drysdale, a new Ray Longo Minute, and predictions for UFC Fight Night: Overeem v. Sakai.  Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code 'AF' at Manscaped.com. (00:00:00) - OPENING - #AnikFlorianPodcast - IS THAT RAY LONGO'S MUSIC? (00:30:34) - HEADLINES: @Jon_Anik & @KennyFlorian Chop It Up (00:35:20) - Robert Drysdale stops by to talk about his background, life as a coach/instructor, and his new film, Closed Guard: The Origins of Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil (00:59:53) - Main-Event Challenge: Fight Picks with Ian 'Duck' Parker (@IANPARKERMMA) OFFICIAL WEBSITE: Promo Code 'AF10' for 10% off merchandise! https://www.anikflorianpodcast.com/ 

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Brendan recaps UFC's Curtis Blaydes vs Alexander Volkov fight card and talks coach Robert Drysdale's urging his fighter (Max Rohskopf) to continue fighting despite Rohskopf asking him to call the fight off, Dana White's statement that the UFC is not a career but an opportunity, Mike Tyson vs Jon Jones social media rumors, all new fight announcements, fan questions and much more.Helix Sleep - https://helixsleep.com/btb Manscaped - https://manscaped.com/ use code: BTBFightCamp - https://joinfightcamp.com/beltBlueChew - https://bluechew.com/ Promo Code: SchaubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.