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Breaking The Guard Podcast breakingtheguard
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4.8 • 27 Ratings
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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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BTG 96 - Pacing to Win
I have used pacing to win on many occasions in my career. Many people think it's simply a matter of having better cardio, but that's only a part of the solution, and not always necessary. I share insights into how to train for it, tournament strategy, and ways of manipulating pace to win.
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DavidMMA.com - David Avellan's new website, where he is posting new articles daily, new courses being posted frequently, covering techniques, news, fitness, breakdowns, and much more. You can join as a guest for free to see what the site has to offer.
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BTG 95 - The Quickest Path to Mastery
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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DavidMMA.com - David Avellan's new website, where he is posting new articles daily, new courses being posted frequently, covering techniques, news, fitness, breakdowns, and much more. You can join as a guest for free to see what the site has to offer.
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BTG 94 - Getting Older
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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DavidMMA.com - David Avellan's new website, where he is posting new articles daily, new courses being posted frequently, covering techniques, news, fitness, breakdowns, and much more. You can join as a guest for free to see what the site has to offer.
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BTG 93 - How much mat time does a Pro need?
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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DavidMMA.com - David Avellan's new website, where he is posting new articles daily, new courses being posted frequently, covering techniques, news, fitness, breakdowns, and much more. You can join as a guest for free to see what the site has to offer.
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BTG 92 - How low can we go
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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DavidMMA.com - David Avellan's new website, where he is posting new articles daily, new courses being posted frequently, covering techniques, news, fitness, breakdowns, and much more. You can join as a guest for free to see what the site has to offer.
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BTG 91 - Drop outs and Cheap shots
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.
Visit our sponsors:
DavidMMA.com - David Avellan's new website, where he is posting new articles daily, new courses being posted frequently, covering techniques, news, fitness, breakdowns, and much more. You can join as a guest for free to see what the site has to offer.
Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuardFollow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuardFollow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuardTag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard
Customer Reviews
Awesome show!
Great content and very articulated! Keep it up💪🏼
Great show.
Really good jiujitsu podcast!
Best bjj/MMA podcast out there
Very informative and entertaining stuff from two of the best coaches out there .