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Opening Closed Guard, the History of BJJ with World Champion Robert Drysdale

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Multiple time world champion Robert Drysdale came onto my podcast (The Strenuous Life Podcast) to share the discoveries he’s made about the history of BJJ. Here’s just some of what we talked about…

00:52 – Opening Closed Guard, the Book
06:16 – The first japanese martial artists in Brazil
16:51 – Who was Mitsyuo Maeda?
19:27 – The role of the circus in the development of BJJ
23:20 – Early lineages of jiu-jitsu in Brazil
31:02 – The development and role of Vale Tudo fighting
33:08 – Why jiu-jitsu became so ground oriented
43:41 – George Gracie
45:47 – Helio’s early fights
47:58 – The period of decline in jiu-jitsu
52:36 – BJJ andmarks between the 1950’s and 1990’s
1:02:26 – The role of jiu-jitsu federations
1:09:07 – Effects of legalizing heel hooks
1:15:16 – BJJ in the Olympics

You can find this interview in audio-only format by looking for episode 296 of The Strenuous Life Podcast on any of the podcasting platforms, including the ones below…

The Strenuous Life on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/strenuous-life-podcast-stephan-kesting-grapplearts/id320705565?mt=2

The Strenuous Life on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2tlc3RpbmcubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M=

The Strenuous Life on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5NTGdrtMZv8JcxpUBcdREx

The Strenuous Life on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stephan-kesting/grapplearts-radio-podcast

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The Saint of Crackland – A Jiu-Jitsu Story

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The incredible story of one man’s mission to save the youth in Sao Paulo’s most distressed area using Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Faced with incredible odds, the Novos Sohnos Social Project has been getting kids off the streets of Cracolandia, the city’s most dangerous area, and helping them build a better future. Cracolandia is an area of the city that has been overrun by addicts and drug gangs, where violence is a way of life. Lael Rodrigues and his wife Joana have dedicated their lives to making a change from within the community by showing the kids a better way.

Donations to the project can be made via PayPal to laelmr@gmail.com

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Nicky Rod: The Black Belt Slayer (Teaser)

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Get an up close and personal look at the biggest underdog story at the ADCC World Championships!!

From blue belt to ADCC finals, Nicky Rod shocked the world at ADCC and became one of the sports biggest stars overnight. This 40 minute flofilm will follow Nicky every step of the way on his journey through the chaotic ADCC World Championships.

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The New Guard: Mikey Musumeci (Trailer)

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In the upcoming forty minute documentary feature we open up the mind of Mikey Musumeci to see a jiu-jitsu perspective unlike any other. From the early days of training with stuffed animals to climbing the ranks of black belt and beyond we leave no stone unturned in The New Guard: Mikey Musumeci and tell the story of jiu-jitsu’s most beloved champion.

The New Guard: Mikey Musumeci premieres October 23 right here on FloGrappling.com!

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BAD BLOOD, GOOD BUSINESS: The Story of Rivalries Fueling the Biggest Fights

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In 2014, a brawl between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier in the MGM Grand lobby led to one of the most successful Pay-Per-Views in company history because “bad blood” sells.

Originally released on UFC FIGHT PASS, UFC 25 Years in Short is a 25-part documentary series celebrating the UFC silver anniversary. This compilation of short films presents 25 captivating UFC stories, one for each year of existence, and every piece stands alone as an independent feature. Viewed as a whole, these films form a larger, mosaic narrative of the UFC’s amazing evolution, fascinating characters and lasting influence.

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WORTH THE WAIT: The Story of Daniel Cormier

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In 2009, Daniel Cormier transitioned from Olympic Wrestler to MMA rookie, launching a second act in combat sports and difficult journey to the top of UFC.

Originally released on UFC FIGHT PASS, UFC 25 Years in Short is a 25-part documentary series celebrating the UFC silver anniversary. This compilation of short films presents 25 captivating UFC stories, one for each year of existence, and every piece stands alone as an independent feature. Viewed as a whole, these films form a larger, mosaic narrative of the UFC’s amazing evolution, fascinating characters and lasting influence.

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The Story of Fight 2 Win Trailer

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The newest flofilm feature from FloGrappling tells the turbulent story of Fight 2 Win CEO Seth Daniels and the origins of the biggest party in grappling.

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FINDING FORREST: The Story of Forrest Griffin, a True UFC Original

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In 2007, Forrest Griffin beat Shogun Rua in a major upset, one of the many times the original Ultimate Fighter beat the odds to build a Hall of Fame legacy.

Originally released on UFC FIGHT PASS, UFC 25 Years in Short is a 25-part documentary series celebrating the UFC silver anniversary. This compilation of short films presents 25 captivating UFC stories, one for each year of existence, and every piece stands alone as an independent feature. Viewed as a whole, these films form a larger, mosaic narrative of the UFC’s amazing evolution, fascinating characters and lasting influence.

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RECONNECTING WITH REALITY: The Story of The Ultimate Fighter 1 Cast Reunion

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In 2005, The Ultimate Fighter reality series saved the UFC from failure, and 13 years later, the inaugural cast reunited for an extraordinary event, to break bread and bust b@lls.

Originally released on UFC FIGHT PASS, UFC 25 Years in Short is a 25-part documentary series celebrating the UFC silver anniversary. This compilation of short films presents 25 captivating UFC stories, one for each year of existence, and every piece stands alone as an independent feature. Viewed as a whole, these films form a larger, mosaic narrative of the UFC’s amazing evolution, fascinating characters and lasting influence.

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BULLY PROOF: The Story of GSP’s Evolution from Bully Victim to UFC Badass

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As child, Georges St-Pierre was targeted by bullies, until his father put him karate class, and GSP built himself into a fighting machine, and a UFC champion.

Originally released on UFC FIGHT PASS, UFC 25 Years in Short is a 25-part documentary series celebrating the UFC silver anniversary. This compilation of short films presents 25 captivating UFC stories, one for each year of existence, and every piece stands alone as an independent feature. Viewed as a whole, these films form a larger, mosaic narrative of the UFC’s amazing evolution, fascinating characters and lasting influence.

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A MATTER OF PRIDE: The Story of UFC Rivalry with Japan’s Pride FC

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In 2003, UFC President Dana White entered Chuck Liddell into Pride’s 2003 middleweight grand prix tournament, with hopes of winning the larger battle for MMA supremacy.

Originally released on UFC FIGHT PASS, UFC 25 Years in Short is a 25-part documentary series celebrating the UFC silver anniversary. This compilation of short films presents 25 captivating UFC stories, one for each year of existence, and every piece stands alone as an independent feature. Viewed as a whole, these films form a larger, mosaic narrative of the UFC’s amazing evolution, fascinating characters and lasting influence.

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THREE GUYS AND THREE LETTERS: The Story of the Fertitta Brothers & Dana White

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In 2001, the Fertitta brothers bought the failing UFC and installed Dana White as president, the opening moves from three friends who revolutionized combat sports forever.

Originally released on UFC FIGHT PASS, UFC 25 Years in Short is a 25-part documentary series celebrating the UFC silver anniversary. This compilation of short films presents 25 captivating UFC stories, one for each year of existence, and every piece stands alone as an independent feature. Viewed as a whole, these films form a larger, mosaic narrative of the UFC’s amazing evolution, fascinating characters and lasting influence.

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COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE: The Story of Matt Hughes’ Fight for Survival

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Matt Hughes was a dominant UFC champion, but after his hall of fame career came to a close, he faced his toughest fight ever, this time, for his very survival.

Originally airing on UFC FIGHT PASS, UFC 25 Years in Short is a 25-part documentary series celebrating the UFC silver anniversary. This compilation of short films presents 25 captivating UFC stories, one for each year of existence, and every piece stands alone as an independent feature. Viewed as a whole, these films form a larger, mosaic narrative of the UFC’s amazing evolution, fascinating characters and lasting influence.

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THE ICE AGE: The Story of Chuck Liddell, the First UFC Superstar

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Chuck Liddell connected, with knockout punches and with fans around the world, like no UFC fighter before him, and became the UFC’s first true crossover superstar.

Originally released on UFC FIGHT PASS, UFC 25 Years in Short is a 25-part documentary series celebrating the UFC silver anniversary. This compilation of short films presents 25 captivating UFC stories, one for each year of existence, and every piece stands alone as an independent feature. Viewed as a whole, these films form a larger, mosaic narrative of the UFC’s amazing evolution, fascinating characters and lasting influence.

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