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.

Episodes

Monday May 06, 2024

BTG 85 - Too Much or Too Little

Monday May 06, 2024

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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Monday Apr 29, 2024

BTG 84 - Loyalty

Monday Apr 29, 2024

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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Monday Apr 22, 2024

BTG 83 - Is the Pit the Future of Combat Sports?

Monday Apr 22, 2024

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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Monday Apr 15, 2024

BTG 82 - If you ain't spying, you ain't trying

Monday Apr 15, 2024

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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Monday Apr 08, 2024

BTG 81 - Countering over Defending

Monday Apr 08, 2024

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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Monday Apr 01, 2024

BTG 80 - ADCC West Coast Trials Review

Monday Apr 01, 2024

I do a recap of all the action, trends, and my impressions of the athletes at the trials.

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Monday Mar 25, 2024

BTG 79 - Butting Heads

Monday Mar 25, 2024

I share my thoughts with Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul, UFC Bite Night result, and why don't we allow head butts?

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Monday Mar 18, 2024

BTG 78 - How to get off a Plateau

Monday Mar 18, 2024

If you have been stuck in a rut and needing a way out, David discusses several strategies for breaking out and getting back onto the high ground.

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Monday Mar 11, 2024

BTG 77 - Experimenting in College

Monday Mar 11, 2024

David reviews UFC 299 and UFC FPI 6, and then opens up about how experimenting can expand your game, going against the old adage of "if it ain't broke don't fix it."

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Monday Mar 04, 2024

BTG 76 - Shit Happens

Monday Mar 04, 2024

Even the best laid plans can fall apart, and it's important to know how to pick up the pieces when they do. Usually, the problem is letting go of the pieces instead of putting them back together.

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