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Conor McGregor has teased fans for years about his return, but it seems this time it's finally happening on July 11th against none other than Max Holloway. He has waited too long, or can he revive his career and have a glorious return? 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

UFC Freedom 250 went off without problems, as no weather issues, bugs, or heat set back this event with a 100% finish rate. I'll review the whole fight card, what I liked about it, what I didn't like, and the implications of the title fights. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

I think it's safe to say that everyone has "off" days, where you underperform in a very noticeable way. Sometimes these off days are hard on you, especially for top performers gearing up for another event - a bad day can feel like a disaster. I'll talk about how I handle these and would council others to. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

The UFC BJJ moves into the amateur tournament circuit, butting heads with IBJJF and ADCC. They have signaled one thing in the ruleset that can be a GAMECHANGER for grappling, and if pulled off, can kill off one of the things that drags down the sport. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

We have a few freak shows this weekend, and it seems we are going back to the circus for sporting events. I give my take on sensationalist nature of marketing events, and what the athletic commissions responsibilities to fighter safety tie into this. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

MVP MMA made history as the first MMA promotion to be on Netflix. I also got a lot of eye balls, and the main card was all finishes. Sounds like a knockout, except it wasn't. It also makes me worried if it has a future, or will it just feed off past stars and fade away? I also talk about my recent travels, and the importance of discipline. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

In MMA, damage is the key determining factor of victory. Grapplers seem to forget that, as this past UFC has shown. I'll hammer in on why it's so important, and what these fighters have to focus on if they want to make it to the next level in the sport. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

If you had to pick between weight, strength, speed, flexibility, or endurance to maximize for combat, which would you choose? I'll do a deep dive into each of these attributes, what I believe there relevance is to each combat sport, and ultimately what I would pick. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

I was reminded of the wisdom in taking a knee the past weekend, watching UFC Fight Night 274. Aljo "took a knee" in round 3 after surviving a tight guillotine and rolling to his back. He ended up giving up his back as well. But while he looked weathered and beaten walking to the stool, round 4 proved to me he was being tactical, as he had his most dominant round afterwards. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

I have had a frustrating week, and on three circumstances I have come across the a similar roadblock. I share my stories and what I hope to learn from them, so you can avoid ending up at the bottom of the ocean. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

UFC 327 was a solid card top to bottom, with a mix of knockouts, submissions, and close decisions. One thing that stood out is in the main event, there was a moment where one fighter got injured, and rather than pouncing on the opportunity, the opponent backed away. It wasn't just one instance, but several. This mercy was paid back by getting finished, and I highlight why I have always urged playing for keeps and not being a nice guy in the cage. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

If you have ever wondered why most UFC Fight Nights or most grappling events don't have the same pull as a well sold fight like McGregor fight, I'll share with you what I think, and how other promoters can learn from that. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

When you are obsessed with training, it can be hard to take a break from it. It feels like you are killing the momentum you have built up, and all of the hard work to develop strong discipline and good habits can be lost with a vacation. However, you might be grinding your gears without realizing it, and doing more harm than good by grinding. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

If you have listened to me before, you know that I'm big into measuring. I journal, I record everything I eat, and I track my workouts daily. But, keeping score during training can backfire on you, especially if you are looking to evolve. I'll share some insights into this and how to find balance between staying accountable while being adaptable. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Someone who cannot keep their promises is not someone you can trust or count on. We often think of this in terms of others, but what about yourself? Are you accountable for your own goals and promises? 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

I review UFC 326, which had some solid matchmaking. However, some fights were a bit more drawn out and tactically won, with a few notable matches using lots of ground control but no damage or submission threats. On one hand, I understand as a fighter you got to get the win. But as a spectator, it can be very boring to see a long match with a lot of nothing. I also talk about the opening week for PGF 9 and how it contrasts with other grappling promotions. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

If you are expecting a referee to save you from a dirty fighter, think again. As I will explain here, the best way to deal with a dirty fighter is to get in the mud with them. I also discuss UFC Fight Night and RAF 6, where the dirty fighting tactics started between Georgio Poullas and Armen Tsarukyan 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Being chaotic is a dangerous state of mind, as there is no telling what you will do and the consequences they will render. However, measured chaos is brilliant for precisely that reason. Sean Strickland utilizes this concept very well on and off the microphone. We will discuss the main card of UFC Fight Night 267, and delve in the potential future of the UFC Middleweight division. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

In this constantly evolving game, it can be tempting to always try to do move into the next new thing. That isn't always prudent, as you can rush into a mistake and start to sink. I'll discuss this in context to grappling and MMA, UFC's new stance on cutting athletes, and why a champion shouldn't rush to defend their title. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

After a quick review of the latest UFC Fight Night, I discuss being on the cutting edge. Whether it is technology or ideas, it is a risky game. Lots of people will question, discredit and even hate you for entertaining innovate ideas. But without bold men and women, we would stagnate as a culture. I share my views on this in regards to the latest spat between Craig Jones and Gordon Ryan, arguing about a position I have dabbled in for over 10 years now. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

I start off reviewing Polaris 35, which in my opinion was not that fun of a watch. Once again, bad rulesets seem to have removed the incentive from athletes to go after submissions and make for boring match ups. I then dig into UFC 235, which had some fun match ups and finishes. But on a few of the match ups I see a common theme - fighters not adapting or getting stagnate. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

After what seems forever without a UFC, we had a solid card with lots of great action, with the main event being a great fight. I recap the card, talk about the new bonus structure of the UFC, and old problems that are still lurking. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

I just realized that I am not holding myself to the same standards as a serious student and instructor with my own progression in the martial arts. That has to change, and I'll outline how I plan to tackle this problem. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

We are still in a drought for MMA events, but we did have a real professional wrestling event with some interesting match ups and MMA crossovers. I then talk about the importance of having the warrior mindset when competing - even if you are an amateur. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

With little news in combat sports, I take a look back over the past year and reflect upon things I have done and learned. I then look forward to what I wish to do next. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

There has been more headlines this year about either unethical or immoral actions from athletes versus achievements or wins. I think that should say a lot about what we should be valuing in an athlete as a coach, but just in case, I will layout my case in detail. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

We had a strange mix of crossover fight sport events, from MMA to boxing and BJJ to wrestling, with a crossover of ages of 20-30 year old competing with 40+ athletes. Oddly enough, the older athletes were winning, which leads one to ask when is the right time to stop? 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

There comes a time where even you favorite moves get put on the shelf to sit and collect dust. Today's podcast discusses when and why that should happen, talking about shifts in both the mental and physical landscape. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

We had several notable rematches in combat sports this weekend, one in WNO between Felipe Pena vs Luke Griffith, the other in UFC 322 with Merab Dvalishvili vs Petr Yan. I talk about the challenge of overcoming a previous defeat, the rest of the fights in UFC 322 main card, and recap my holiday travels with a note about yielding. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

If there is one aspect that is neglected in training, it's what I'm going to be talking about on this episode. Whether you are a hobbyist, a competitor, or a professional athlete, most ignore this key aspect that defines all champions. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

UFC Fight Night Qatar's main card was filled with great action - lots of KOs and a submission. But now that the dust has settled, the lightweight and welterweight divisions are looking far more promising compared to the dismal state of the heavyweight division. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

UFC 322 was a great night at fights, but the ending left a bad aftertaste in my mouth. There were plenty of hard fought matches, KOs, and submissions, but the co-main and main events where shows of complete dominance without finishing pressure. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Can you learn martial arts purely from private lessons? Yes, but highly unlikely and not a desirable way of doing so in my opinion. I give my reasons and what I believe is the best approach to using private lessons and instructional courses. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

UFC Fight Night 263 had a bunch of finishes in the forms of KOs and submissions, but the things people are talking about are more eye gouges and a potential fixed fight. I'll give my take on that and discuss Polaris 34 and the continued leg lock revolution. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

UFC 321's Heavyweight Championship main event, Tom Aspinall vs Ciryl Gane, was supposed to be an exciting match. Instead, we got the most anti-climatic finish I can recall in UFC heavyweight history. Besides being the champion, Tom doesn't seem to be having any luck with making a legacy. Worse yet, some people are blaming him for what happened. I also briefly recap the recent WNO absolute tournament, and then talk about Renato Canuto's second pro MMA fight and how I would structure his career. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

The top three fights of UFC Fight Night 262 had a lot to comment about, with one of the fighters quitting on the stool and unable to continue fighting. I give my take on that and how fouls should be scored. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

It's pretty common to see fighters get broken, or get mentally beat. I discuss this phenomenon, how to avoid it and employ it yourself, giving some personal anecdotes of my competition history in the process. Whether you train for fun or compete, this is an important lesson to learn that most people skip out on. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

UFC 320 was a great card, and one of the best PPVs this year in my opinion. The final 7 fights had 6 finishes, with lots of action, submissions, and knock outs. Even the one fight that went to decision was entertaining with twists and turns throughout. I give my review and breakdown of the fights, and potential match making for the champions. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Following the UFC Fight Night in Perth, I discuss the devastating aftermath of Carlos Ulberg versus Dominic Reyes, and the controversy between Jake Matthews and Neil Magny. I then revisit Derek Moneyberg, who apparently is going to be sueing Sean Strickland, who also poked at Jake Shields that poked back at him. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

When everyone is focusing on the latest techniques, sometimes it pays off to go back to the classics and reintroduce them. I explore one particular technique I'm bringing back and how you can to. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

The Fighting Nerds had boasted a long undefeated streak, with there core team all being undefeated in the UFC. Unfortunately for them, that streak has been snapped this year, and Saturday put the final nail in the coffin for the team's momentum. Where does that put them now? 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

This episode is different than any episode I have ever done, as I filmed it while lifting. I wanted to talk about fitness and not being lazy, so I figured what better way to do than while simultaneously doing a lift. Besides seeing how I'm lifting and being able to copy my routine, I talk about the bigger challenge for most people - the mental hurdles. I crush excuses, go over reasons people are stuck, and how to overcome them. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

I'll cut to the chase - CJI 2 was not good in my opinion. Instead of building on the success of the first event and tweaking things, the redesign of the event created all sorts of new problems. I talk about all my gripes with the ruleset, pacing, promotional material and then of course the matches and results. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

I have been sent a bunch of videos last week of random street fights, and we had one notable MMA fighter's son, Rampage Jackson, really hurt someone badly in what was supposed to be a worked event. This once again urges me to get everyone into training, and at the very least, understand what a fight is and isn't. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Is it possible to be too cool under pressure? I argue yes, and I use this UFC as evidence of it. I also go over the main card fights and my takes. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Last week I was singing the praises of leg locks. This week, I have to remind you that was specific to grappling, as we just saw how a leg lock heavy game plan was heavily punished in MMA, and in general, bottom grappling. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

These past couple of weeks of professional have made an impression on me, in that Aoki locks are very dangerous leg locks that are not to be played around with. Does that mean we should ban them from the sport? 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

I start off talking about my new love/hate affair with the assault bike, and what I hope to gain from it. There were a lot of events this past week, from PGF, UFC, PFL, BJJ Stars, WNO, CFC, and EBI. I go over some of the results of these events, and what I think grappling can learn from the PGF and CJI/UFC BJJ. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

The 8th season of the PGF (Professional Grappling League) starts this Wednesday here in Las Vegas. I give my thoughts on the big changes in this season's format, and a couple of critiques. I then talk about my progress in changing my strength and conditioning routine, and how I'm struggling to implement a new mat strategy. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

It's not the first time I talk about the power of putting your thoughts and ideas in physical form, and after you finish listening to this, you will understand why it won't be the last time either. I will focus on the importance of documenting problems in your life, from training to relationships, and how writing it down, taking pictures, or filming it makes it "real" versus just floating around in your head. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

I turned 44 today, and I reflect on what adjustments I want to make and what I have learned and continue to learn, and the secret to not getting bored. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

In the aftermath of UFC 317, we have a stable of champions that have impressive win streaks, with no major contenders in sight. Now that it seems the UFC has ended the ability to be a double champion, perhaps we have some long reigning champions like we did in the good old days. Will that be a good thing or a bad thing? I also recap the results of the AIGA world championships on Sunday, and why I think team grappling competitions got it wrong. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

I return from my trip to Florida with a new black belt, review more episodes of the UFC BJJ show, discuss the main event of that last UFC fight night between Hill vs Rountree, and finally, talk about the announcement of the official retirement of Jon Jones. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

I was asked about my stance on PEDs after a previous podcast, and while I have talked about me thoughts about them on several podcasts, I have never focused on it entirely. So I dedicate the first half of this podcast to that. I then answer a different question, which was how would I feel of having a "clean" fight league and an "enhanced" fight league. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Spoiler alert, I talk about UFC 316 on this podcast, and I realize I might be a bit crazy. I also talk about the difference between being sore vs being hurt, and some secrets that Merab revealed about his conditioning program. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

I don't think anyone was excited about this card, and it seemed to get worse as the event closed in. We had 3 fighters miss weight, one fighter was ill and couldn't fight, and two of the fighters that missed weight ended up dropping out of their fights last minute. This sparks a conversation about weight cutting again, where I really go against the practice and blame the athletic commissions. I close on some new developments with my website, and ask for your help making it even better. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

I talk about the pros and cons of big teams versus small teams, making the case that small teams are usually better. However, it is a bit more nuanced than an objective yes or no answer, so I take a deep dive to explore the differences. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Many people think that once they "learned" something, they never have to revisit the topic ever again. From my experience with life and the martial arts, this is nearly never true. I'm constantly learning new things from something I "knew" decades ago, and some of my best breakthroughs were learning new tidbits about something I'm an expert in. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

After UFC 315, the topic of double champions becomes an even bigger distraction, as 3 champions are moving towards achieving a double champion status, instead of defending their division. I make the case for why it's better for a champion to stay in their division, instead of trying to grab as my titles as possible. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

I become a big critic of fighters and coaches after watching UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Figueiredo, so I fully aware of my Monday morning quarterbacking. Nonetheless, there is plenty to criticize here, as the main event had one of the worst game plans I have seen in recent history. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Hot off the heels of BJJ Stars 15 and UFC Fight Night: Machado vs Prates, I give a review of the matches that took place and my thoughts on them. I explore the ideas of retiring on your own terms, and the athlete vs warrior mindset. I also discuss a new development with New Wave, which might be a thing of the past. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

I review the aftermath of the matches from WNO 27: Duarte vs Rodriguez, and their implications on the heavyweight grappling scene. I can't recall a time where I was more excited about the match ups in heavyweight BJJ, as the top 5 active heavyweights have nearly all traded wins and losses. With Gordon out of the picture, we have chaos, and that makes for some exciting match ups where it's harder to pick winners - even though I did pick this card 100% correctly, I was doubting a few of my picks mid-match. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

I just got back from my trip to the Turks and Caicos, just in time to watch UFC 314. It was a great night of fights. I break it down, and vent some frustration at fighters that are fighting dumb that if they fought smart, could be winning their fights more. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

My fight in BodogFIGHT Season 4 was my best MMA fight, and also the most consequential to my whole life. I took the fight on 2 weeks notice, with no training camp prior, with a popped rib and a torn knee. I had every reason not to do it, yet I persisted. I'll share my story, how I trained alongside future big names like Chael Sonnen, Roy Nelson, Cain Velasquez, Jake Shields, how this helped me get into ADCC 2007, and made the Kimura Trap System possible. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

I was finally able to watch a match that my brother and I have been trying to see for decades: David Avellan vs Rener Gracie! I was able to find it online (I will post the link below), but I decided to talk about the whole event and my experience with it: https://tubitv.com/movies/577551/the-ultimate-submission-showdown 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

I open this episode reviewing UFC Fight Night Edwards vs Brady, before diving into what it means to be a good fan and supporter of a competitor. I was drawn to this topic after watching a video of a spectator that was completely out of control, and becoming a distraction that I felt was a negative influence. I talk about this from the spectator, athlete, and coach's perspective. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

I open up this episode sharing one of my beloved competition memories with my brother. I then go off a tangent about how competitors back in the day were in it purely for the love of the game - something that has changed in the modern world. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

We all have seen it happen at some point, perhaps even to ourselves. A fighter enters the cage, and is just absorbing shots, not firing back any offense. Any attacks they make and half pumped, and don't have any heat on them. They are gun shy. I'll discuss possible reasons why fighters get gun shy, and what we can do from a coaches perspective and as the athlete. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Suffering a loss is tough. But suffering a humiliating loss can be especially tough on your ego. I look back at some of my most humiliating losses in my sporting career, and reflect on how I was able to bounce back from them. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs Song was a great card, except for the main event, where Henry Cejudo suffered what appeared to be a serious eye poke. I talk about my stance on eye pokes and fouls in general, and why I think there is a lot more cheating than accidents. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

I returned from a week long trip in Miami to teach at my academy, and reflect on what I call seminar style teaching. It's a slightly different approach, which I outline in more detail, while also going over what I consider optimal ways of structuring content, note taking, and participation in classes. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

After doing an episode on criticizing the Ecological Approach, I had people ask how to structure drills that were productive and not just static. I'll talk about the difference between static and rehearsed drilling and how to incorporate them into your training. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Last episode I criticized the Ecological Approach to teaching martial arts, so it's only fair I share how I teach a class in what I consider the traditional model of teaching. I outline a sample class structure from start to finish, and explain what components it consists of and why they are there. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

It seems that my social feed has been getting more posts and articles about the Ecological Approach to training BJJ as opposed to the traditional model of instruction. The ecological approach focuses on setting up games or tasks, and setting constraints and conditions for the players to engage in, instead of teaching individual techniques. I do my best to describe it and give my take on this approach to coaching. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

The UFC 311 main card was a great night of fights, with a mix of submissions, knock outs, and tough fights. I review each of the fights, highlighting the co-main event, Merab vs Umar, as it was the fight of the night and lived up to the hype. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

The water was very cold for a guy from Miami, at 68 degrees Fahrenheit. My breathing was deep and slow, which was all that I could hear. After swimming around for a few minutes, I felt the ocean floor once again. I could feel the current moving around me and making it very hard to navigate underwater. I had no idea how much air I had left in my tank, and I was completely alone. I was also completely blind. I was about to make a decision that would decide whether I would live or die. If you have followed my old blog for a long time, chances are you might have come across this story I shared about my misadventure in scuba diving. I decided to elaborate more on this story and share it on the podcast. There are a lot of lessons I have learned from this near-death experience, I feel it's a good story to revisit. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

I usher in the new year by recounting some old competition stories I had from a few decades ago, revolving around the BJJ Legend Saulo Ribeiro. I share the adversities, the thoughts going through my head, and the lessons learned from my matches against him and others. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

My social feed has had quite a few posts from MMA journalists about fighters "not training seriously" because they are 30-40lbs over their weight class - something that anyone who is in the field knows is a standard weight cut now. I talk about what the current weight cutting situation is, the consequences, and a system I believe could fix it all. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Every coach has a sob story about how that athlete that betrayed them, used them, or got away. I will go into a few personal anecdotes and explain why it happens, and how to avoid it and help create better relationships with our team. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

The final UFC Card of the year started slow but ended with a lot of blood and violence, ending with Colby Covington in one of his worst performances to date, while Joaquin Buckley shined like a diamond. I talk about the importance of striking while the iron is hot in regards to timing your career, then move into the role of closed guard in modern MMA and BJJ. Finally, I remark on the resurgence of straight foot locks in grappling. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

There were a lot of events this past week, but I managed to tune in to 3 of them, UFC 310, FPI 9, and WNO 25. I give my reviews, making a few critiques on the athletes and events. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Have you ever audited your daily activities and really looked carefully at what you are doing and judged whether these habits were moving you in the right direction? If not, perhaps this will convince you if the merit of taking a closer look at your activities and figuring out what is helping and what is hurting. 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 me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Following the news that Mikey Musumeci was the first signed exclusive UFC grappler, the UFC announces plans to have a reality TV grappling show, and a new grappling league. What does this mean for the future of grappling? I also discuss why I have adopted a 9 day training week instead of the traditional 7 days. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

We had a 42 Stipe Miocic and a 59 year old Mike Tyson headlining two big fight cards this weekend in MMA (UFC 309: Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic) and boxing (Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul), with another 41 year old fighter, Jim Miller, also in the the UFC card. Are older fighters still pursuing their passion, or a paycheck? 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

I highlight my trip to Japan and the things that stood out to me from the land of the rising sun. I then review the PGF 7 Worlds Finals, and chime in on Jon Jones comment on Tom Aspinall having done nothing. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

If you have ever suffering from delayed starts, putting off errands, or stuck in the planning phase, I'm going to give you the kick in the butt you need to get off your ass and get moving. I share a story that took me from planner to executioner - not the killing king though. 😂 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

We all have done it. We had a challenge, a task, or just something we are supposed to get done, and we don't do it. We procrastinate, we postpone, we delay, and hope that somehow this thing that NEEDS to be done will magically resolve itself, or that we will one day wake up wanting to do it. However, that rarely, if ever, happens. We need to muster up some courage, and grab the bull by the horns. The idea of conquering your fears is not new, but perhaps this approach if identifying what you need to do based on what you fear might help you expose low hanging fruit that can easily target problem areas in your life. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

With the conclusion of Francis Ngannou vs Renan Ferreira, the looming bout between Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic, and Tom Aspinall waiting to unify the heavyweight belt, we have a lot of big, bad man. Who is going to stand on the top of the mountain when it's all said and done? I also do a review of the grappling world's baddest men, which include Gordon Ryan, Kaynan Duarte, and Nick Rodriguez. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

I have said it before and I'll say it again - all the strength, technique, stamina, or toughness mean nothing without good tactics. The classic example of bringing a knife to a gun fight comes to mind, but you might mistake that as a lesson in having more lethal weaponry. But if your brought a sniper rifle to a close range combat situation versus a knifed attacker, you would also be in a bad spot (bringing a gun to a knife fight). This played out in UFC Fight Night Vegas 98, as bad tactics caused fighters to lose winnable fights. I highlight a couple of matches and break them down as I saw them. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

I sat down and watched the UFC 307 Main card from start to finish last night, and I gave my review of the card. If you watched my preview of the card, I was mostly right on my picks, although I wish I was got more wrong than I did right. I layer in some critiques of fight strategy across the card, as I felt some fighters choose poor strategies for victory. I also think the Utah crowd was very disgruntled overall, as they booed most of the fights that evening. It definitely was a strange card. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

UFC Fight Night 243 in Paris was outrageous. Some wilds fights, finishes, post fight antics, interviews, and fines. I talk about the main and co-main events, my opinion on the athletic commission fining an athlete $250,000 for bad sportsmanship, and why failing a weight cut is inexcusable. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Kron Gracie recently was quoted for an off hand comment attacking no gi grapplers, lamenting the rising growth of no gi grappling. I comment on this age old battle of gi vs no gi. I also talk about the role belt ranking systems play in martial arts, in light of an old training partner, Evandro Nunes, taking a strong stance against the ranking system. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

I know prices have been going up for everything these days, but as an MMA fan, supporting the sport has never been so costly. The past Noche UFC had a reported average ticket price of over $1000, with the PPV being $89.95. I talk about my take on these rising prices as both a fan and as a martial arts school owner, and if the fighters are seeing any of this money trickle down into their pockets. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

I don't think there is a question in that BJJ is surpassing MMA...as far as the growth of the techniques. MMA seems to have stagnated from my point of view, where fights now look the same as fights 10 years ago. Meanwhile, grappling is continuously evolving and developing new positions, techniques, and strategies. I share why I think that is, and what can be done to improve the state of MMA. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

I return from Miami, Florida after a week of teaching and reconnecting with family only to find myself underprepared for what's next. This is a position just about everyone has encountered, but we all handle it with different approaches and results. I will share how I'm going to handle not being fully trained and ready for my next challenge. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Some of you wrote me to tell me you enjoyed my stories I told in the Chewjitsu Podcast Interview I had a few weeks ago, so I decided to share one that is very important to me - my crisis with faith. I'm not talking spiritually here, rather, personally - as I had a moment of weakness that cost my the chance at a world title. I share the lessons I learned and how being delusional can be a good thing. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

After a very long weekend of world class grappling up close and personal, I give a bit more in-depth breakdown of the events, the Craig Jones Invitational and Abu Dhabi Combat Club World Championships, from a match stand point and spectator point of view, and pick a winner. It won't be what you think. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

I witnessed a brave person perform a dangerous activity with almost no signs of trepidation, and it got me thinking about what it really means to brave. A lot of people think bravery comes from people who are fearless, but it's quite the opposite. I share some personal stories where I got nervous in competition to drive my point home, and why having fear is a good thing. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

I review a couple of events that took place Saturday, the UFC Fight Night on Fight Island and the BJJ Stars 13. In particular, I focus on the main event of BJJ Stars 13, Davi Ramos vs Mica Galvao, and the importance of having a fighting spirit from beginning to end. Then I review the co-main event, Michael Chisea vs Tony Ferguson, and the importance of knowing when to move on. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

The great comedian Rodney Dangerfield loved his iconic punchline of getting no respect. It's all too familiar, as we all make the mistake of not respecting people, ideas, or circumstances and getting into trouble. I have been on both sides of it, and I share how I have been choked unconscious multiple times because I lacked respect, or how I get mopped up on the mat because I judged the book by it's cover. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

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. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

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. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

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. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

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. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

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. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

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. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

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. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

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. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

I talk a bit about recent events, potential team conflicts in ADCC worlds, and then go into the problem with saying something is easy. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

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. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

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. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

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. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

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. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

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. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

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. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

I do a recap of all the action, trends, and my impressions of the athletes at the trials. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

I share my thoughts with Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul, UFC Bite Night result, and why don't we allow head butts? 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

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. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

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." 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

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. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

When you are working on learning new skills, I believe it is important to understand 4 phases of learning that everyone typically goes through. This allows you to maximize your potential as you can put more effort in the phases that make the most sense in your position. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

I review a couple of the key matches in UFC 298, and my interpretation behind what could have been the downfall of these fighters losing their fights. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

I go over what it was like to watch Sean Strickland box up Sneako at the UFC PI cageside, review UFC Fight Night and WNO 22, the upcoming UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6 and speak about the importance of seeking knowledge with intent. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

It's easy to fight when you are fresh, full of energy, and clear of mind. But what happens when your brain is scrambled and your running on fumes? I review this past weekend's UFC and talk about training to fight when you are near death. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

...Badass :) I cover notable results from the latest OneFC and Karate Combat Grappling events, and then dig into why you should reconsider working on the basics, instead of focusing on advanced or complex movements. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Do you consider yourself a tough, never broken warrior that always trains regardless of the consequences? Or do you fold under the slightest amount of pressure? Is it better to be soft than hard? I talk about the importance of understanding your limits and how to better regulate your training. We also cover UFC 297, and Gordon Ryan's stomach once again interfering with his competition schedule. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

I discuss the importance of using your words wisely, referencing the Mikey Musucemi vs Sneako drama. I go over UFC Fight Night Ankalaev vs Walker, and potential pay raises in the grappling world. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

I make a case for why you should be paranoid (at least a little bit) if you want to be prepared for self defense. I also discuss recent news in MMA, including Tom Aspinall being skipped over for the UFC Heavyweight Title, McGregor vs Chandler and moving up weight classes, and a show of class in MMA. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Happy New Year! Every year millions of people make resolutions, but hardly anyone can keep them. Why? I'll go into how I make resolutions that are much more likely to stick than just wishing for something to happen. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

David talks about the Combat Jiu Jitsu 2023 Middleweight Championships, UFC Champion Sean Strickland saying Jiu Jitsu was a waste of time, what it would take for Nicky Rod to go into MMA, and why attention matters. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

I wrap up the UFC Edwards vs Covington card, going over all the antics before diving into the conditioning problem. If you are getting tired in training or competition, is it because you are out of shape? Or is it something else? 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

David discusses the UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5, and goes in to what it takes to break an opponent. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

David discusses UFC on ESPN 52, Dariush vs Tsarukyan, talking about the importance of training with slams, and how getting caught up in prefight antics can cost you a fight. He then goes into the importance of setting a good ruleset for making grappling viewer friendly, and in particular, adding a ring out rule, to avoid boring wrestling stalemates in grappling matches. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

David talks about PFL and Bellator Merger, Gordon Ryan's popped rib, ADCC 2024, and the power of specialization. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

David shares what he considers the best way to structure your training, discussing the 4 phases of learning, using proper loading, and more. He also discusses Bellator Champion Patchy Mix recent victory and what crossover bouts would add to MMA. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

David shares what he considers a universal set of goals for martial artists and athletes over the age of 40. He also discusses Mikey Musumeci getting a partnership deal with Meta, and a couple of David's former students Javier Baez and Jorge Masvidal going viral for their street altercations. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

David brings back BTG, talks about WNO 21, OneFC's grappling division being too one-sided, Zuckerberg vs Elon, and what is more important, a good coach or a good student. 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/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Rob and Dave make a return to the podcast after months apart, and have one of their longest podcasts in the process. The two discuss all sorts of issues, from martial arts, BJJ trends, politics, psychology, and much more. Visit our sponsors: BJJretreat.com for the ultimate BJJ training vacation, look no further. David is hosting his next retreat in Costa Rica from June 6-12. For the month of March, he is offering 20% off registration fees, so go ahead and check it out to learn all about it. BJJcradle.com to learn the Drysdale Cradle Series from Robert Drysdale. This is an innovative course that blends wrestling with BJJ for excellent results in guard passing and submissions. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Dave and Rob revisit nagging injuries before stumbling upon a deep rabbit hole about the ever growing sin in today's youth - sloth. Visit our sponsors: BJJretreat.com join David Avellan in Las Vegas from November 2nd to 8th in a BJJ and MMA training retreat. Currently offering 25% for the next registrants. Deal ends on September 30th. BJJcradle.com to learn the Drysdale Cradle Series from Robert Drysdale. This is an innovative course that blends wrestling with BJJ for excellent results in guard passing and submissions. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Rob and Dave chime in on the Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley fight, but dig deeper into how a once stone-cold killer like Woodley has become a shell of his former self. They speak about possible factors to the fall from grace many champions have after losing a title, particularly when it is in dramatic fashion - from social pressures, fear of severe bodily harm, and loss of motivation. They also get into some higher level coaching tactics, the soundness of the karate blitz, the proper balance of the coach/athlete relationship, and that the "negative" emotions of fear and anger are actually good things. Visit our sponsors: BJJretreat.com join David Avellan in Las Vegas from November 2nd to 8th in a BJJ and MMA training retreat. Currently offering 25% for the next registrants. Deal ends on September 30th. BJJcradle.com to learn the Drysdale Cradle Series from Robert Drysdale. This is an innovative course that blends wrestling with BJJ for excellent results in guard passing and submissions. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Rob and Dave return after a homecooked lunch and talk about meat, as Rob struggles with the ethics of harvesting meat versus the deliciousness and nutrition of smoked bison. They then speak about the role luck plays in our lives, before moving on to loyalty, and the old match Rob and Dave had back in ADCC 2007. Visit our sponsors: BJJretreat.com join David Avellan in Las Vegas from November 2nd to 8th in a BJJ and MMA training retreat. Currently offering 30% for the next registrants. Deal ends on August 31st. BJJcradle.com to learn the Drysdale Cradle Series from Robert Drysdale. This is an innovative course that blends wrestling with BJJ for excellent results in guard passing and submissions. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Rob and Dave catch up from our travels. Rob from the UK, getting to relive old world experiences in the Shakespeare Theatre, and David from his archery elk hunt. He shares his hunting experience in-depth, before they talk about the Olympics a bit and get into the challenges of developing a core BJJ curriculum. Visit our sponsors: BJJretreat.com join David Avellan in Las Vegas from November 2nd to 8th in a BJJ and MMA training retreat. Currently offering 30% for the next registrants. Deal ends on August 31st. BJJcradle.com to learn the Drysdale Cradle Series from Robert Drysdale. This is an innovative course that blends wrestling with BJJ for excellent results in guard passing and submissions. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Rob and Dave return from their travels once again and quickly figure out the meaning of life, before they put their focus onto more important things, like training. :) They talk about the errors of unfocused shadow boxing, the importance of drilling and what role it plays, where injuries occur most frequently, and why you might feel the need to shadow box while watching a UFC. Visit our sponsors: BJJretreat.com join David Avellan in Las Vegas from November 2nd to 8th in a BJJ and MMA training retreat. Currently offering 30% for the next registrants. Deal ends on August 31st. BJJcradle.com to learn the Drysdale Cradle Series from Robert Drysdale. This is an innovative course that blends wrestling with BJJ for excellent results in guard passing and submissions. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Rob and Dave return from Costa Rica with tales of the uber rich, followed by the aftermath of the Floyd Mayweather vs Logan Paul boxing match, the recent announcement of Andre Galvao defending his ADCC Superfight crown, the plague of staph infections, and why Robert respects Khabib Nurmagomedov. Visit our sponsors: BJJretreat.com join David Avellan in Las Vegas from July 27th to August 2nd in a BJJ and MMA training retreat. Currently offering 30% for the next registrants. Deal ends on May 18th. BJJcradle.com to learn the Drysdale Cradle Series from Robert Drysdale. This is an innovative course that blends wrestling with BJJ for excellent results in guard passing and submissions. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Rob and Dave get back together after some long travels and David recounts his experience at his recent retreat in Costa Rica at Hero Academy, exploring the bonds forged through martial arts training. They then get into the importance of the stare down - a classic pre-fight ritual that some people handle poorly. The two discuss the psychological impact it can have, and why it's important to play it right. This builds into a conversation about language, free speech, BJJ vocabulary, and curriculums. Visit our sponsors: BJJretreat.com join David Avellan in Las Vegas from July 27th to August 2nd in a BJJ and MMA training retreat. Currently offering 30% for the next registrants. Deal ends on May 18th. BJJcradle.com to learn the Drysdale Cradle Series from Robert Drysdale. This is an innovative course that blends wrestling with BJJ for excellent results in guard passing and submissions. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Rob and Dave sit down with UFC Veteran, Author, and Speaker Eliot Marshall. They go into Eliot's background, and how a vacation to Hawaii threw his life into a tailspin. They cover a myriad of topics covering mindset, mental health, loyalty, what masculinity really means and why it's vital in today's world. You can learn more from Eliot Marshall by following him on Instagram and check out his website: https://instagram.com/firemarshall205 https://easton.online Visit our sponsors: KimuraTrap.com - for the ultimate DVD set and online course and mastering the world famous Kimura Trap System. You can now get $20 off by using the coupon code: KLDIS87 on the check out page. BJJcradle.com to learn the Drysdale Cradle Series from Robert Drysdale. This is an innovative course that blends wrestling with BJJ for excellent results in guard passing and submissions. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Rob and Dave discuss the recent string of disqualifications and no contests in the past few UFC's, figuring out what is going on with fighters and the rules. Is it the fighter's fault, the rules, or both? Visit our sponsors: BJJretreat.com - want to train with David for a one week camp you will never forget? Visit the website to learn all about David's week long Costa Rica BJJ retreat, where you can train, relax, or let loose and paint the town red from April 9-16th. BJJcradle.com to learn the Drysdale Cradle Series from Robert Drysdale. This is an innovative course that blends wrestling with BJJ for excellent results in guard passing and submissions. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Rob and Dave get back together and catch up on their travels, before getting into the BJJ viral story - Gordon Ryan slapping Andre Galvao TWICE without any consequence. The two break down this whole incident, and everything that went wrong and how awkward Galvao responded to this incident. They also go into rulesets a bit more, and the difficulty of allowing gray areas to exist. Visit our sponsors: BJJretreat.com - want to train with David for a one week camp you will never forget? Visit the website to learn all about David's week long Costa Rica BJJ retreat, where you can train, relax, or let loose and paint the town red from April 9-16th. BJJcradle.com to learn the Drysdale Cradle Series from Robert Drysdale. This is an innovative course that blends wrestling with BJJ for excellent results in guard passing and submissions. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Dave and Rob have been struggling to get podcasts up on a regular schedule, lol, but that isn't what they sat down to talk about. :) Rather, they go into the importance of facing adversity, losing, tasting defeat, and being able to cope with the consequences. In a world where there are participation medals from first to 20th place, grading systems changing to avoid using "failing", and kids sports that won't keep score - we have a generation growing up that doesn't know how to lose even in the most meaningless of ways. So the two breakdown the importance of struggling and the many benefits it can bring. Visit our sponsors: BJJretreat.com - want to train with David for a one week camp you will never forget? Visit the website to learn all about David's week long Costa Rica BJJ retreat, where you can train, relax, or let loose and paint the town red from April 9-16th. DrysdaleBJJonline.com is your destination for learning from IBJJF Black Belt World Champion and ADCC Absolute World Champion Robert Drysdale. Many different courses offered for all levels in bite size chunks that anyone can dig into right away. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

2020 has thrown us so many curve balls that even Sandy Koufax would have to bow down to. In the fight world, we have had our share of these cruel jokes, and Floyd Mayweather vs Logan Paul is definitely among them. One of them is a boxing legend with an unblemished 50-0 record. The other is YouTube star with an 0-1 record. They aren't even remotely in the same weight class, experience, or skill level. It's a freak show. What does this say to the current state of boxing, and is MMA any different? Visit our sponsors: KimuraTrap.com for the ultimate DVD set and online course and mastering the world famous Kimura Trap System. You can now get $20 off by using the coupon code: KLDIS87 on the check out page. DrysdaleBJJonline.com is your destination for learning from IBJJF Black Belt World Champion and ADCC Absolute World Champion Robert Drysdale. Many different courses offered for all levels in bite size chunks that anyone can dig into right away. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

It's been 4 days since the 2020 US Election, and still no president has been called. It's a weird time and Rob and Dave dip their toes into the election and how IBJJF would have handled it better, lol! They then move on to UFC's Anderson Silva and Khabib Nurmagomedov's retirements, and David finally watches the Social Dilemma and Money Ball, and gives his take on how statistical analysis of BJJ and MMA could take these sports to the next level. Visit our sponsors: KimuraTrap.com for the ultimate DVD set and online course and mastering the world famous Kimura Trap System. You can now get $20 off by using the coupon code: KLDIS87 on the check out page. DrysdaleBJJonline.com is your destination for learning from IBJJF Black Belt World Champion and ADCC Absolute World Champion Robert Drysdale. Many different courses offered for all levels in bite size chunks that anyone can dig into right away. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Rob and Dave welcome the master of BJJ memes, Drew Weatherhead aka @BecauseJitsu on Instagram. Besides being a funny man, Drew is also a BJJ instructor that has been focusing on refining the fine art of teaching. This podcast is all over the place, from talking about the importance of being able to laugh at yourself, the origin of memes, tips and tricks to becoming a better instructor and student, and why Robert failed to mention the true origins of BJJ being rooted in defending the earth from aliens every 6 years, lol! You can learn more from Drew Weatherhead by following him on Instagram and check out his courses on his website: https://instagram.com/drew.weatherhead https://instagram.com/because_jitsu https://because-jitsu.com/ Visit our sponsors: ClosedGuardFilm.com - Robert's new film is near completion, but he has made an accompanying book covering the true origins of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu called Opening Closed Guard. It goes into great detail on how BJJ developed and gained ground all over the world. It is available to order on the above website, or you can visit Amazon and order there as well, just search for Opening Closed Guard BJJretreat.com - want to train with David for a one week camp you will never forget? Visit the website to learn all about David's week long Las Vegas BJJ retreats, where you can train, relax, or let loose and paint the town red. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Rob and Dave come back to talk about one of the biggest developments in recent BJJ history - the IBJJF allowing heel hooks in the brown and black belt divisions of no gi competition. The two talk about all the implications of this move and how it can help the sport grow. Along the way, they discuss the pros and cons of active top class competitors making instructional videos and "giving away" their secrets to success - a phenomenon unique in the professional sporting world, the woes of being a big guy sparring little people, and why video games used to be more rewarding. Visit our sponsors: ClosedGuardFilm.com - Robert's new film is near completion, but he has made an accompanying book covering the true origins of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu called Opening Closed Guard. It goes into great detail on how BJJ developed and gained ground all over the world. It is available to order on the above website, or you can visit Amazon and order there as well, just search for Opening Closed Guard BJJretreat.com - want to train with David for a one week camp you will never forget? Visit the website to learn all about David's week long Las Vegas BJJ retreats, where you can train, relax, or let loose and paint the town red. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Dave and Rob return after another month long hiatus, but this time they play catch up with each other. David has been in Florida, doing some firearm training with his brother Marcos, and then vacationing in the Florida Keys. Robert on the other hand, has been busy finishing his documentary, The Closed Guard. The two spend most of the episode talking about the revelations Robert had filming it, and some of the surprises that changed the direction of the film as new information was brought to light. Finally, the two talk about the pros and cons of technology in today's world. Visit our sponsors: KimuraTrap.com for the ultimate DVD set and online course and mastering the world famous Kimura Trap System. You can now get $20 off by using the coupon code: KLDIS87 on the check out page. DrysdaleBJJonline.com is your destination for learning from IBJJF Black Belt World Champion and ADCC Absolute World Champion Robert Drysdale. Many different courses offered for all levels in bite size chunks that anyone can dig into right away. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Dave and Rob return after a month long hiatus with UFC #1 Ranked Welterweight Contender Gilbert “Durinho” Burns. Durinho was slated to fight UFC Champion Kamaru Usman on Fight Island, but unfortunately fell ill to COVID-19 and was replaced by Jorge Masvidal. Burns fills us in on how it felt getting sick and watching the fight from home. He then shares a lot of his mental process – from preparing for a training camp, self talk, his motivation to fight, and much more. I believe this episode to be a great asset to any martial artist wishing to get a glimpse in the mind of one of the most exciting true mixed martial artists on the planet today. You can learn more from Gilbert Burns by following him on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gilbert_burns Visit our sponsors: KimuraTrap.com for the ultimate DVD set and online course and mastering the world famous Kimura Trap System. You can now get $20 off by using the coupon code: KLDIS87 on the check out page. DrysdaleBJJonline.com is your destination for learning from IBJJF Black Belt World Champion and ADCC Absolute World Champion Robert Drysdale. Many different courses offered for all levels in bite size chunks that anyone can dig into right away. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Dave and Rob have a fun and informative chat with the creator of McDojoLife, featured on various media outlets, including the Joe Rogan Experience, Robert Ingraham to the podcast. Robert didn't create the term McDojo, but he definitely refined it and has went on a campaign to identify schools that qualify to be labeled as such for the good of the people. He lists the 5 transgressions a martial arts academy can make to qualify for as a McDojo, and also the responsibility he has to make sure he doesn't target undeserving schools. From no touch knock outs, pedophiles, fake black belts, or scam artists, Robert has seen them all, and shares stories of his encounters. He also goes into his upcoming documentary, and much more. Just a fair warning, this episode has a good amount of cursing (not with any hostility), so if you got kids around, you might want to cover their ears. :) You can learn more from Robert Ingraham by following him on Instagram, and visit his YouTube for full length videos: https://instagram.com/mcdojolife https://youtube.com/mcdojolife Visit our sponsors: KimuraTrap.com for the ultimate DVD set and online course and mastering the world famous Kimura Trap System. You can now get $50 off by using the coupon code: KLDIS87 on the check out page. DrysdaleBJJonline.com is your destination for learning from IBJJF Black Belt World Champion and ADCC Absolute World Champion Robert Drysdale. Many different courses offered for all levels in bite size chunks that anyone can dig into right away. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Dave and Rob bring in ADCC Silver Medalist, Worm Guard and Lapel Guard Wizard Keenan Cornelius to the podcast. This was our longest podcast to date, weighing at just around 2 hours long, so they gang covered all sorts of topics. There is something for everyone to learn here, whether you are a school owner, a student, a competitor, or even a promoter, Keenan was very forthcoming in sharing his experience in the BJJ game, having trained and competed under top schools and instructors in the world. From sharing his experience about starting his academy, Legion American Jiu Jitsu, to his use of the term American Jiu Jitsu, pros and cons on training with top coaches such as BJ Penn, Lloyd Irvin, Andre Galvao, John Danaher, and Romulo Barral, how he struggled with burning out of BJJ, and much more. You can learn more from Keenan Cornelius by following him on Instagram, and visit his online video portal, and check out his courses: https://instagram.com/keenancornelius https://keenanonline.com https://lapelguard.com Visit our sponsors: KimuraTrap.com for the ultimate DVD set and online course and mastering the world famous Kimura Trap System. You can now get $50 off by using the coupon code: KLDIS87 on the check out page. DrysdaleBJJonline.com is your destination for learning from IBJJF Black Belt World Champion and ADCC Absolute World Champion Robert Drysdale. Many different courses offered for all levels in bite size chunks that anyone can dig into right away. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Dave and Rob bring in 3xADCC North American Champion, UFC veteran, Bellator veteran, coach, motivator, and savage Tom DeBlass. The conversation starts with a strong part of Tom's principles, loyalty. They then move on into his recent signing with OneFC, and why he made that move, discussing major differences in the philosophies between western promotions and fans that were a big part of the decision. They then talk about trash talking, and how people have gotten "brave" and insult people online, as they fear no consequences, exchanging some funny stories of trash talkers getting served. Finally, they talk about the important of humility, and learning to accept failure and losses as part of growth, and not fearing big challenges, with David sharing his near death experience scuba diving in the Galapagos. You can learn more from Tom DeBlass by following him on Instagram, and visit BJJ Fanatics to check out his courses: https://instagram.com/tomdeblass https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/all/fighter_tom-deblass Visit our sponsors: KimuraTrap.com for the ultimate DVD set and online course and mastering the world famous Kimura Trap System. You can now get $50 off by using the coupon code: KLDIS87 on the check out page. DrysdaleBJJonline.com is your destination for learning from IBJJF Black Belt World Champion and ADCC Absolute World Champion Robert Drysdale. Many different courses offered for all levels in bite size chunks that anyone can dig into right away. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Rob and Dave catch up with IBJJF Black Belt World Champion and all around stud Mahamed Aly. Many of us know him for his high flying throws, but in this interview, Mahamed reveals a humble and insightful martial artist looking to grow. They start off the conversation going over his ADCC experience and working the rule set, before going deeper into the meaning of martial arts for him. From the search of happiness, how purpose changes during life, and what it takes to remain on top. Mahamed also shares his goals with his social media followers, and how he hopes to be useful to the community he serves - a duty that many people have lost in the age of "what's it in it for me?" and people focusing on making money instead of making happiness. You can learn more from Mahamed Aly by following him on Instagram, and visit his YouTube to check out free videos: https://instagram.com/alybjj https://www.youtube.com/user/Mahamedaly18 Visit our sponsors: KimuraTrap.com for the ultimate DVD set and online course and mastering the world famous Kimura Trap System. You can now get $50 off by using the coupon code: KLDIS87 on the check out page. DrysdaleBJJonline.com is your destination for learning from IBJJF Black Belt World Champion and ADCC Absolute World Champion Robert Drysdale. Many different courses offered for all levels in bite size chunks that anyone can dig into right away. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Rob and Dave speak with former 2-time IBJJF Absolute World Champion Rodrigo "Comprido" Medeiros. They start off getting some history about Comprido and the formation of the Alliance team, followed by some funny childhood stories about him and Leo Veira, including the time they got in trouble with the police for a stolen fish. As the first IBJJF Absolute champion to win by submission, especially with a foot lock, they talk about how the culture of cross training has changed dramatically over the years; from training in different disciplines to training in other academies. They also get into the history of fixed matches in BJJ, how it was like coaching and training with Brock Lesnar, and what things Comprido would change in BJJ today. You can learn more from Rodrigo "Comprido" Medeiros by following him on Instagram, and visit his YouTube to check out free instructional videos: https://instagram.com/compridobjj https://www.youtube.com/compridobjj Visit our sponsors: KimuraTrap.com for the ultimate DVD set and online course and mastering the world famous Kimura Trap System. You can now get $50 off by using the coupon code: KLDIS87 on the check out page. DrysdaleBJJonline.com is your destination for learning from IBJJF Black Belt World Champion and ADCC Absolute World Champion Robert Drysdale. Many different courses offered for all levels in bite size chunks that anyone can dig into right away. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Rob and Dave speak with American BJJ Icon and Bellator Middleweight Champion Rafael Lovato Jr. A true mixed martial artist in every sense, as he has been training martial arts his whole life, from Jeet Kune Do, Boxing, Wrestling, and of course Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The trio talk about Lovato's difficult journey to achieving one of his life long dreams of becoming a MMA world champion, having to endure several injuries, delays, and a potentially terminal disease just weeks before his fight. They also discuss old matches Rob and Dave had with Lovato, along with who the Ribeiro brothers took his BJJ game to the next level, and what it means to live the martial arts lifestyle. You can learn more from Rafael Lovato Jr. by following him on Instagram, and visit his website to check out his online school at: https://instagram.com/LovatoJrBJJ http://LovatoJrFans.com Visit our sponsors: KimuraTrap.com for the ultimate DVD set and online course and mastering the world famous Kimura Trap System. You can now get $50 off by using the coupon code: KLDIS87 on the check out page. DrysdaleBJJonline.com is your destination for learning from IBJJF Black Belt World Champion and ADCC Absolute World Champion Robert Drysdale. Many different courses offered for all levels in bite size chunks that anyone can dig into right away. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Rob and Dave come together with BJJ Living Legend Andre Galvao. Andre has won every major BJJ title out there, from IBJJF World Championships to ADCC, where he holds the record for the most Absolute Superfight Defenses (reigning champ from 2011 till 2019). The trio start off the conversation going over the match up between Vinny Magalhaes and Craig Jones, so if you haven't watched it yet, they will spoil it for you. They then deep dive into Andre's competition mindset, what drives him, his times with Robert at Terere's team, coaching, and relationships. You can learn more from Andre Galvao by following him on Instagram, and visit his website to check out his online school at: https://instagram.com/GalvaoBJJ https://AtosBJJonline.com Visit our sponsors: KimuraTrap.com for the ultimate DVD set and online course and mastering the world famous Kimura Trap System. You can now get $50 off by using the coupon code: KLDIS87 on the check out page. DrysdaleBJJonline.com is your destination for learning from IBJJF Black Belt World Champion and ADCC Absolute World Champion Robert Drysdale. Many different courses offered for all levels in bite size chunks that anyone can dig into right away. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Rob and Dave chat up with the one and only Daniele Bolelli. He has a life long martial artist, historian, author, and podcaster – a modern day renaissance man. The trio talk about his journey through the martial arts, how a non-competitor handled competition nerves, the principles of teaching, and the challenges he faced being a single father raising a 1 year old baby after his wife passed away. You can learn more from Daniele Bolelli by following him on Instagram, and visit his website to check out his books, podcasts, and more: https://instagram.com/daniele_bolelli https://danielebolelli.com Visit our sponsors: David is offering a super deal - 13 courses going over 36 hours into detailed instruction of the martial arts, plus 1 year access to FFAcoach, which has over 1500 videos and updated weekly, for 66% off! Learn more about it here: https://davidavellan.com/the-super-deal/ DrysdaleBJJonline.com is your destination for learning from IBJJF Black Belt World Champion and ADCC Absolute World Champion Robert Drysdale. Many different courses offered for all levels in bite size chunks that anyone can dig into right away. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

IBJJF No Gi World Champion, King of the Cage Champion, and all around amazing martial artist Alberto Crane joins Rob and Dave for a great discussion about his origins and why in the martial arts. Alberto is one of the early pioneers of BJJers transitioning into MMA successfully, and has continued to fly the BJJ banner. He shares with his experiences training in Brazil as an American back in the day, his struggles with MS and how he used TacFit overcome it and thrive. You can learn more from Alberto Crane by following him on Instagram, and follow his podcast at: https://instagram.com/albertocrane https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alberto-crane-show/id1484076185 You can also visit his academy at: https://legacybjj.com/ Visit our sponsors: David is offering a super deal - 13 courses going over 36 hours into detailed instruction of the martial arts, plus 1 year access to FFAcoach, which has over 1500 videos and updated weekly, for 66% off! Learn more about it here: https://davidavellan.com/the-super-deal/ DrysdaleBJJonline.com is your destination for learning from IBJJF Black Belt World Champion and ADCC Absolute World Champion Robert Drysdale. Many different courses offered for all levels in bite size chunks that anyone can dig into right away. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

3xIBJJF No Gi World Champion and ADCC 2019 Bronze Medalist Josh Hinger joins Rob and Dave for a great discussion about his training and competition mentality. This time around Rob and Dave manage to avoid talking about the Covid-19 pandemic (mostly) and focus on a champions mindset, along with what Josh learned during his time in the Peace Corps, and how he developed his killer guillotine. You can learn more from Josh Hinger by following him on Instagram, and follow his podcast at: https://instagram.com/hingerbjj https://instagram.com/thematburnpodcast You can also get merchandise from him at: https://the-matburn-podcast.myshopify.com/collections/all Visit his sponsor and use promo code HINGER15 for 15% off: https://instagram.com/tatamifightwear Visit our sponsors: David is offering a super deal - 13 courses going over 36 hours into detailed instruction of the martial arts, plus 1 year access to FFAcoach, which has over 1500 videos and updated weekly, for 66% off! Learn more about it here: https://davidavellan.com/the-super-deal/ DrysdaleBJJonline.com is your destination for learning from IBJJF Black Belt World Champion and ADCC Absolute World Champion Robert Drysdale. Many different courses offered for all levels in bite size chunks that anyone can dig into right away. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Rob and Dave welcome their first online guest Marcos Avellan to the podcast. Marcos is David's older brother, and the trio go over a variety of subjects, from making good use of the time we have, mental toughness, to how the Coronavirus can actually benefit serious competitors. You can learn more from Marcos Avellan by visiting his blog and social media at: https://MarcosAvellan.com https://www.Facebook.com/MarcosAvellan https://www.Instagram.com/MarcosAvellan https://www.Twitter.com/MarcosAvellan Visit our sponsors: BlackBeltPsychology.com for a complete tool set of what it takes to have the mind of a champion. DrysdaleBJJonline.com is your destination for learning from IBJJF Black Belt World Champion and ADCC Absolute World Champion Robert Drysdale. Many different courses offered for all levels in bite size chunks that anyone can dig into right away. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Being inundated with coronavirus news, Dave and Rob talk at length about the COVID-19 pandemic and how it is effecting the world and the martial arts community. They also go on a tangent about truth, authority figures, and lies of omission. Visit our sponsors: DrysdaleBJJonline.com is your destination for learning from IBJJF Black Belt World Champion and ADCC Absolute World Champion Robert Drysdale. Many different courses offered for all levels in bite size chunks that anyone can dig into right away. KimuraTrap.com for the ultimate DVD set and online course and mastering the world famous Kimura Trap System. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Robert returns from Miami off a major coaching win at Substars with Fellipe Andrew scoring another submission win against Patrick Gaudio and speaks about the particular way Andrew uses the foot lock. He also talks about how entertaining the sumo wrestling was, which brings about a conversation on how diversified grappling styles are being used in grappling shows now. The two then talk about the strange match at Submission Underground Tag Team match between Vinny Magalhaes, Kyle Boehm, Nick Rodriguez, and Craig Jones. This opens the door to a wide variety of topics, from the important of fighting using smart strategy, to corrupt promoters robbing David's brother, how Kent Peters became a Tik Tok sensation cutting up a bale of hale, onto how Dan Kennedy's book, No B.S. Time Management can save Robert's sanity. Visit our sponsors: DrysdaleBJJonline.com is your destination for learning from IBJJF Black Belt World Champion and ADCC Absolute World Champion Robert Drysdale. Many different courses offered for all levels in bite size chunks that anyone can dig into right away. KimuraTrap.com for the ultimate DVD set and online course and mastering the world famous Kimura Trap System. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Rob fills us in on his new gym he is opening up in Las Vegas that will be a new MMA training facility, and the reason why he is developing it, and then him and Dave talk about UFC Fight Night 167 with the Diego Sanchez vs Michel Pereira fight ending controversy, which had people questioning the warrior spirit and motives of the fighter in question. Finally, they go into the need for people to explore and live without plans every so often, while balancing life between being a zen Buddhist and a titan of industry. Visit our sponsors: DrysdaleBJJonline.com is your destination for learning from IBJJF Black Belt World Champion and ADCC Absolute World Champion Robert Drysdale. Many different courses offered for all levels in bite size chunks that anyone can dig into right away. KimuraTrap.com for the ultimate DVD set and online course and mastering the world famous Kimura Trap System. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Rob and Dave discuss the recent match up between new black belt, Roberto Jimenez, and Keenan Cornelius and go into a deep dive between the importance of experience and rules. A bunch of martial arts history and stories from the two result for a fun discussion. *NOTE* Unfortunately, there was some ruffling from Robert's microphone, so excuse the occasional ruffle. Visit our sponsors: DrysdaleBJJonline.com is your destination for learning from IBJJF Black Belt World Champion and ADCC Absolute World Champion Robert Drysdale. Many different courses offered for all levels in bite size chunks that anyone can dig into right away. BJJretreat.com is the best way to have a vacation and training camp all wrapped up into one amazing trip you will remember forever. From April 5-14th, David will be running a camp in beautiful Phuket, Thailand going over his world famous Kimura Trap System and much more. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Rob and Dave return from their travels to discuss recent tournaments, such as IBJJF European Championships and Kasai. They talk about Robert's two students, Fellipe Andrew and Luciana Mota, becoming the #1 ranked IBJJF athletes in the world, and the journey they had, which brings about a conversation about coaching, styles, labels, and more. Visit our sponsors: DrysdaleBJJonline.com is your destination for learning from IBJJF Black Belt World Champion and ADCC Absolute World Champion Robert Drysdale. Many different courses offered for all levels in bite size chunks that anyone can dig into right away. FrontHeadlock.com for an excellent take down series that doesn't require being a wrestler to be an amazing head snatcher and score take downs and submissions with great efficiency. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Rob and Dave discuss the topic of cross training - going to different teams to train and the consequences of it. We also talk about the Modolfo Camp organized by Mo Jassim, ADCC Coordinator, who has Henry Cejudo, Gordon Ryan, Craig Jones, Kaynan Duarte, JT Torres, and a host of other champions all training under one roof. We also talk about MMA for a bit, talking about our favorite approaches to ground strategy, striking tactics, and pacing. And naturally, we got into talking about Baby Yoda as well from the Mandolorian. Visit our sponsors: DrysdaleBJJonline.com is your destination for learning from IBJJF Black Belt World Champion and ADCC Absolute World Champion Robert Drysdale. Many different courses offered for all levels in bite size chunks that anyone can dig into right away. FrontHeadlock.com for an excellent take down series that doesn't require being a wrestler to be an amazing head snatcher and score take downs and submissions with great efficiency. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Training Light - is there a good reason to? Yes. Rob and I discuss the importance of having a safety first training approach, along with being team-conscious. Particularly when training with people smaller, weaker, or less experienced than yourself. We also talk about how the responsibility for training safely comes from both parties, big and small, man or woman, adult or child. Visit our sponsors: DrysdaleBJJonline.com is your destination for learning from IBJJF Black Belt World Champion and ADCC Absolute World Champion Robert Drysdale. Many different courses offered for all levels in bite size chunks that anyone can dig into right away. FrontHeadlock.com for an excellent take down series that doesn't require being a wrestler to be an amazing head snatcher and score take downs and submissions with great efficiency. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Back from the Holiday Break, Rob and Dave start off by catching up with each other, then discuss the upcoming UFC fight between Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone, followed by the recently announced tag team match between Craig Jones, Nick Rodriguez, Vinny Magalhaes, and Kyle Boehm. They then go on various tangents talking about ancient societies, forgotten knowledge, importance of where you grow up, and the importance of doing a deep dive into yourself. Visit our sponsors: DrysdaleBJJonline.com is your destination for learning from IBJJF Black Belt World Champion and ADCC Absolute World Champion Robert Drysdale. Many different courses offered for all levels in bite size chunks that anyone can dig into right away. FrontHeadlock.com for an excellent take down series that doesn't require being a wrestler to be an amazing head snatcher and score take downs and submissions with great efficiency. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Rob and Dave move to a new studio and talk about UFC 245 main event Kamaru Usman vs Colby Covington. They then explore why curiosity is such an important factor in the growth of a person, how the fear of humiliation can prevent growth, how to make someone comfortable opening up, why Rickson Gracie wasn't chosen for UFC, and David's first and only gi tournament experience. Visit our sponsors: DrysdaleBJJonline.com is your destination for learning from IBJJF Black Belt World Champion and ADCC Absolute World Champion Robert Drysdale. Many different courses offered for all levels in bite size chunks that anyone can dig into right away. FrontHeadlock.com for an excellent take down series that doesn't require being a wrestler to be an amazing head snatcher and score take downs and submissions with great efficiency. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

In this fun conversation, Rob and Dave talk about current events, then move on to leadership, politics, honesty, and MMA history. Some great nuggets of information about understanding gym cultures, and human psychology as well. Visit our sponsors: DrysdaleBJJonline.com is your destination for learning from IBJJF Black Belt World Champion and ADCC Absolute World Champion Robert Drysdale. Many different courses offered for all levels in bite size chunks that anyone can dig into right away. FrontHeadlock.com for an excellent take down series that doesn't require being a wrestler to be an amazing head snatcher and score take downs and submissions with great efficiency. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Rob and Dave start off this episode talking about athletes crossing over sports, from MMA to grappling and vice versa, before going over the pitfalls of seasonal training, break down the myth of sex before competition, learning to lose, and BS techniques that they have used. Visit our sponsors: DrysdaleBJJonline.com is your destination for learning from IBJJF Black Belt World Champion and ADCC Absolute World Champion Robert Drysdale. Many different courses offered for all levels in bite size chunks that anyone can dig into right away. KimuraTrap.com for the ultimate DVD set and online course and mastering the world famous Kimura Trap System. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

$100k prizes for grappling? It is now a thing, thanks to the Spyder Jiu-Jitsu Invitational that paid out not one, by two $100k prizes to their tournament winners Levi Jones-Leary and Kaynan Duarte. Robert and David talk about the implications of that, and go on a wide ranging conversation, moving from the rise of Asia in the martial arts scene, social media enforced thought bubbles, confidence issues, and doubts about Veganism. Check out our sponsor for their Black Friday Sale, FFAcoach: http://ffacoach.com/shop Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Why do we fight? Is it for ego, fame, money, or power? We discuss that, along with topical news related to that, with Gordon Ryan having a hard time securing an opponent - despite being the double gold ADCC champion with a huge draw in grappling. We also discuss different approaches to warming up, with both the physical and mental aspects of getting a great warm up to be primed for competition. Check out our sponsor, FFAcoach: http://ffacoach.com/kts-offer Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Should women be paid equally to men? That question and many more are answered by Rob and Dave is they explore the concept of equality versus the demands of society. They also go into our obsession with violence, why most of us are white belts in breathing, importance of bare knuckle training, and why David might be a hoarder. Check out our sponsor, FFAcoach: http://ffacoach.com/kts-offer Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Rob and Dave go over the recent bout between Demian Maia and Ben Askren in the UFC, and break down the differences between BJJ, Wrestling, and MMA and who represents what. They also go into the reluctance wrestlers have to learning more BJJ, and a bunch of other topics along the way. Check out our sponsor, the Drysdale Cradle Series: https://BJJcradle.com Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Robert fresh from a European tour comes back to discuss with Dave the importance of order and discipline. The two talk about Keenan Cornelius' new academy, Legion and his position on uniforms and calling himself American Jiu Jitsu, as an example about order that should serve both school owners and students alike. They then talk about the importance of discipline in measuring your progress, and various tools, techniques, and methods for seeking improvement. Check out our sponsor, the Drysdale Cradle Series: https://BJJcradle.com Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir joins the podcast, and we discuss his affinity for submissions, the problems with giving entitlements based on sex or race instead of performance, driving in a silent car with family, and Frank's mental approach to a fight. Check out Frank Mir's podcast, Phonebooth Fighting: http://phoneboothfighting.com Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Rob and Dave have Australian funny man, BJJ extraordinaire, and rising Hollywood star Kit Dale on the show to talk about his favorite subject: drilling. :) We also goes over his origin story in the martial arts, going from Rugby, to BJJ, and leading into acting. We then discuss his methodology of learning, contrasting drilling with a more conceptual learning approach, and discuss how he uses it for his training. Check out Kit Dale's latest product, the Art of Mastering Jiu Jitsu, to learn more about his conceptual learning process: https://kitdaletraining.com/products/the-art-of-mastering-jiu-jitsu-presale Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Rob and Dave discuss one of the most important aspects of becoming an elite competitor and a highly successful individual - your training mindset. Everyone has heard that the way you train is the way you will compete. Likewise, the way you train your mind is the way your mind will be when you compete. If you just show up to training without setting goals, using morphisms, positive affirmations, or visualizations - you are coming under prepared. Not to worry, this podcast outlines a few popular mental training techniques and the way elite athletes use them to enhance their performance. Visit our sponsors: KimuraTrap.com for the ultimate DVD set and online course and mastering the world famous Kimura Trap System. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Rob and Dave, just back from Anaheim, review the 2019 ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championships. With so much to cover, they focused on the highlights of the event, such as Lachlan Giles breakthrough Absolute performance, Gordon Ryan's double gold, Andre Galvao's superfight defense, and upsets from Jon Blank and Ffion Davies. They also talk about the weirdness of the ADCC rules, and what could be done to fix them, along with some troubling trends emerging in the grappling scene. Visit our sponsors: KimuraTrap.com for the ultimate DVD set and online course and mastering the world famous Kimura Trap System. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Robert and David go over the day 1 match ups from the ADCC 2019 World Submission Wrestling Championships, and make predictions on who will make it into the semifinals on day 2. For the brackets, visit: https://grapplinginsider.com/adcc-2019-brackets-released/ Visit our sponsors: KimuraTrap.com for the ultimate DVD set and online course and mastering the world famous Kimura Trap System. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Robert and David go over nutrition, diet, and lifestyle balance in a practical, easy to approach way. Neither are nutritionists, but have done their research and have plenty of experience trying various diets. David discusses his diet, which you can learn more about here: https://davidavellan.com/outline-of-my-diet-plan/ They also go over the proper mindset it takes to make lasting changes, and why so many people crash and burn after dieting. Visit our sponsors: KimuraTrap.com for the ultimate DVD set and online course and mastering the world famous Kimura Trap System. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Rob and Dave interview 3-time IBJJF Black Belt World Champion and all around class act Mikey Musumeci. At only 23 years old, he has already reached what many believe to be the pinnacle of the sport - yet he is as humble as can be and wise beyond his years. Perhaps it's because he has been training Jiu Jitsu since 4 years old. Mikey gives insights into his training methodology, how he deals with stress, his outlook into the future of BJJ, and much more. Visit our sponsors: KimuraTrap.com for the ultimate DVD set and online course and mastering the world famous Kimura Trap System. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Rob and Dave talk about UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov latest title defense, and the return of the grappler in the UFC - going into what techniques allow him to succeed and the ebb and flow of styles in MMA. They also discuss the relationship between athletes and coaches, performance anxiety and how visualization can overcome it. Visit our sponsors: KimuraTrap.com for the ultimate DVD set and online course and mastering the world famous Kimura Trap System. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

Rob and Dave sit down and give their names to look out for in this years ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championships in a detailed look at each division. Along the way, they talk about the challenges of being a school owner and a competitor simultaneously, being a fast and loose grappler versus a slow and tight grappler, the glitches in the ADCC rule set to look out for, and the best general strategy and winning formula for ADCC competitors to adopt. Visit our sponsors: KimuraTrap.com for the ultimate DVD set and online course and mastering the world famous Kimura Trap System. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

David and Robert discuss the origins, problems, and reasons for the contempt of the creonte - a term created by grandmaster Carlson Gracie to describe a person who switches teams. In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, being called a creonte is like having a scarlet letter on your back. They also discuss different training regimens, such as altitude training vs using a training mask, levels of intensity of a wrestling practice versus MMA, and much more. Visit our sponsors: KimuraTrap.com for the ultimate DVD set and online course and mastering the world famous Kimura Trap System. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

David Avellan and Robert Drysdale sit down to talk about achieving life balance between goals, competition, training, and stress management. They also touch on the importance of ambition, but the draw backs it comes with as well. They then go into talking about fairness, going from weight classes, to physical abilities, and their trip to Costa Rica. Visit our sponsors: KimuraTrap.com for the ultimate DVD set and online course and mastering the world famous Kimura Trap System. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

David Avellan and Robert Drysdale sit down to talk about one of the most debated points in BJJ: the importance of training in the gi for MMA and no-gi competition. They also go on a few rants about what it means to be a black belt, social media influence on martial arts culture, and why being the best fighter is not the end goal of the martial arts. Visit our sponsors: KimuraTrap.com for the ultimate DVD set and online course and mastering the world famous Kimura Trap System. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

David Avellan and Robert Drysdale get top Lightweight Kevin "Motown Phenom" Lee on the podcast to share his perspective on how adversity has made him rise to fame and power so quickly. We dig into Kevin's roots, and learn the origin of the nickname "Motown Phenom" (which is deeper than you might expect). We also talk about how the MMA game is changing, and how he plans to start at the top of the curve. We also reflect on his last fight, and look into who his next opponent may be. Visit our sponsors: KimuraTrap.com for the ultimate DVD set and online course and mastering the world famous Kimura Trap System. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

David Avellan and Robert Drysdale host their first episode of Breaking The Guard, a podcast dedicated to studying the inner workings of top athletes in the martial arts. Starting our first episode with reigning ADCC 2017 Absolute World Champion Felipe Pena. We talk to him about his rise to the top, what Everyday Porrada means to him, and his match ups with Andre Galvao and Gordon Ryan. Visit our sponsors: KimuraTrap.com for the ultimate DVD set and online course and mastering the world famous Kimura Trap System. Follow us on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/BreakingTheGuard Follow us on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BreakingGuard Follow us on Snapchat: @BreakingGuard Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard