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A Mixed Martial Arts talk show featuring Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belts David Avellan (creator of the Kimura Trap System and ADCC 2009 Bronze Medalist) and Robert Drysdale (2005 IBJJF World Champion, ADCC 2007 Absolute Champion, co-founder of Zenith BJJ). Both of them have extensive backgrounds in MMA and BJJ as students, competitors, coaches, and school owners - pulling on their combined experiences to discuss the mental aspect of training, proper preparation, championship mindset, and more.
Episodes
Jun 10, 2024
Jun 10, 2024
20 min
I cover OneFC 167, featuring Mikey Musucemi vs Gabriel Sousa in their rematch, and Kade Ruotolo's MMA debut against Blake Cooper. Then, we quickly review UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Imavov, before reflecting on why dropping a lot of f-bombs on a microphone didn't sound like music to my ears.
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Jun 3, 2024
Jun 3, 2024
29 min
I talk about UFC 302 results and the EBI 10 year anniversary absolute tournament, and talk about what can end any skilled competitors chances of winning.
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May 27, 2024
May 27, 2024
48 min
I cover the mess that took place with the AIGA Brazilian qualifiers, go into a fan question about abandoning a lucrative career to pursue a career as a professional martial artist, and then close on the Craig Jones Invitational tournament, offering million dollar prizes to the winners - and apparently Craig Jones isn't joking this time.
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May 20, 2024
May 20, 2024
28 min
I talk a bit about recent events, potential team conflicts in ADCC worlds, and then go into the problem with saying something is easy.
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May 13, 2024
May 13, 2024
32 min
I have just returned from a 14 day vacation from Iceland, and I recount my experiences there and also give you an update on my carnivore status. I also review the results from WNO 23: Meregali vs Rocha.
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May 6, 2024
May 6, 2024
25 min
Learning how to balance how much training you need can be tricky. I do my best to explain what you should be paying attention to, and how to measure progress in a more objective fashion.
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Apr 29, 2024
Apr 29, 2024
27 min
I talk about the importance of loyalty when it comes to the student/instructor relationship. However, it's a two way street, which is something many people seem to forget. I also talk about the difference between a casual student versus a professional athlete, and the dynamics of a pro-fighter's relationship with their coach.
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Apr 22, 2024
Apr 22, 2024
35 min
I watched Karate Combat 45 this weekend, and I'm going to give you my impressions of the Pit, the inverted pyramid design of the fighting area and it's use for grappling and MMA.
I also talk a bit about developments in my life with the carnivore diet, and my upcoming trip to Iceland.
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Apr 15, 2024
Apr 15, 2024
36 min
The historic UFC 300 took place this weekend, and I review some of the key match ups - reviewing tactics and how some fighters seemed to lack any planning or insight into strategy.
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Apr 8, 2024
Apr 8, 2024
20 min
I cover the importance of utilizing counters instead of just defending, cover the upcoming WNO 23 card, and the Ruotolo brothers epic wins in OneFC.
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