Multiple time world champion Robert Drysdale comes onto the podcast to share his discoveries about the history of BJJ. Here's just some of what we talked about...

I talk to Robert Drysdale. He is a storied competitor, ADCC Champion, Mundials Champion and has also coached many other legends of the sport. Also a History major, he has spent his recent time delving into the history of the sport for a documentary entitled Closed Guard: The Origins of Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil that traces the journey of Japanese Judoka travelling to Brazil and the formation of the sport we know today involving tough guys, the circus, outlaws, gambling, marketing & promotion and of course plenty of prize fights along the way. The entire saga makes for a fascinating tale that leaves us with the question of where the good and bad of the story rests between the truth and the myth. After all was it Mitsuyo Maeda that made the legend of Carlos Gracie or Carlos Gracie that made the legend of Mitsuyo Maeda?

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. 

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(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)

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Robert Drysdale is one of the most highly decorated American grapplers in history.  He remains the only person not born in Brazil to win both the IBJJF World Championships with the gi and the ADCC Open Division without the gi.

Today we talked about the difference between Jiu-Jitsu in competition and in the gym, his research on the early history of jiu-jitsu in Brazil, and his upcoming documentary called, “Closed Guard: The Origins of Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil.” Find out more about the complicated relationship between Jigoro Kano, Mitsuyo Maeda, Carlos and Helio Gracie, and Kimura.

Check out The Open Guard System available in DVD and online streaming format https://www.grapplearts.com/the-open-guard-system/ and in app format https://www.grapplearts.com/open-guard-system-app-phone-tablet/

Cheers!

Stephan Kesting

One of the most accomplished American grapplers of his generation, Robert Drysdale talks about his upcoming documentary revealing the real history of jiu-jitsu.

In Episode 17, Robert Drysdale joins Jamie and Drew to talk about his upcoming Documentary "Closed Guard" all about the history of Jiu-Jitsu, and trigger warning... it's not what you may have been told by your Professor!