Breaking The Guard Podcast

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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.

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Sunday Jul 21, 2024

BTG 95 - The Quickest Path to Mastery

Sunday Jul 21, 2024

If you are training in the martial arts, then you know the ultimate goal is mastery. That comes in many forms. For the white belt, getting a black belt feels like mastery. As a competitor, winning the world championships would be the top of the mountain.

However, the true goal of mastery is elusive, as this ideal of perfection can never be reached. But, we can get closer to it than we are now. I'll share a few different strategies that anyone can employ right now to get better faster, and some insights into my life that might be useful for your journey.

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Monday Jul 08, 2024

BTG 94 - Getting Older

Monday Jul 08, 2024

I turned 43 yesterday, and I talk about what I have learned this past year. I also discuss briefly the results of Tye Ruotolo and Jozef Chen, and CJI's under 80kg bracket.

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Monday Jul 01, 2024

BTG 93 - How much mat time does a Pro need?

Monday Jul 01, 2024

I review the top two fights of UFC 303, the idea of black magic influencing a fight, and then critique an ADCC athlete's training camp.

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Monday Jun 24, 2024

BTG 92 - How low can we go

Monday Jun 24, 2024

Oil checking, slap fighting, and now leg kicking competitions. What's next? CJI continues to make waves with big announcements, and a very big fight weekend with UFC, PFL, Bellator, and BKFC all having events.

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Monday Jun 17, 2024

BTG 91 - Drop outs and Cheap shots

Monday Jun 17, 2024

Conor McGregor drops out of his big fight with Michael Chandler, a B-Team member sucker punches a competitor at an ADCC in Austin, and other shenanigans take place where I give my thoughts on being a professional and conducting yourself with honor when choosing between big opportunities.

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Monday Jun 10, 2024

BTG 90 - Dropping Bombs

Monday Jun 10, 2024

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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Monday Jun 03, 2024

BTG 89 - The Mind Killer

Monday Jun 03, 2024

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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Monday May 27, 2024

BTG 88 - Gold Medal Dreams and a Million Dollars

Monday May 27, 2024

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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Monday May 20, 2024

BTG 87 - That's Easy

Monday May 20, 2024

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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Monday May 13, 2024

BTG 86 - Remembering Iceland

Monday May 13, 2024

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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