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Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 126 - How I Teach a SeminarI 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.
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2025-02-1738 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 125 - How to Drill like a ProAfter 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.
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2025-02-1045 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 124 - How I Teach a ClassLast 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.
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2025-02-031h 01
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 123 - The Ecological Approach to BJJIt 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.
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2025-01-2745 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 122 - UFC 311 AnalysisThe 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.
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2025-01-2038 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 121 - How I nearly drowned 90ft deep in the oceanThe 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.
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2025-01-1340 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 120 - Hero's Death DeniedI 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.
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2025-01-0632 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 119 - How I Fix Weight CuttingMy 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.
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2024-12-3023 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 118 - How NOT to spoil your athletesEvery 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.
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2024-12-2345 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 117 - Timing Closed Guard Ankle LocksThe 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.
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2024-12-1641 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 116 - UFC 310, FPI 9 & WNO 25 ReviewThere 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.
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2024-12-0945 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 115 - Habits maketh the ManHave 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.
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2024-12-0215 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 114 - Will the UFC take over BJJ?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.
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2024-11-2534 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 113 - Geriatric FightingWe 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?
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2024-11-1829 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 112 - Samurai WagyuI 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.
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2024-11-1146 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 111 - The Best Time to Start WorkingIf 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. 😂
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2024-11-0426 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 110 - When Stuck Do What You FearWe 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...
2024-10-2818 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 109 - Who is the Baddest man on the planet?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.
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2024-10-2126 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 108 - Tactics over TechniquesI 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 w...
2024-10-1423 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 107 - UFC 307 ReviewI 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.
2024-10-0736 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 106 - OutrageousUFC 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.
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2024-09-3025 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 105 - Does a Gi or a Belt Matter?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.
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2024-09-2337 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 104 - Is MMA for the rich?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.
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2024-09-1622 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 103 - BJJ Surpassing MMA?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.
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2024-09-0930 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 102 - How to deal with being underpreparedI 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.
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2024-09-0217 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 101 - A Crisis of FaithSome 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.
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2024-08-2629 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 100 - CJI vs ADCC ResultsAfter 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.
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2024-08-1946 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 99: What it really means to be BraveI 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.
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2024-08-1232 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 98: All the way or nothingI 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.
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2024-08-0526 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 97 - No RespectThe 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.
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2024-07-2919 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 96 - Pacing to WinI have used pacing to win on many occasions in my career. Many people think it's simply a matter of having better cardio, but that's only a part of the solution, and not always necessary. I share insights into how to train for it, tournament strategy, and ways of manipulating pace to win.
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2024-07-2226 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 95 - The Quickest Path to MasteryIf 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...
2024-07-2149 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 94 - Getting OlderI turned 43 yesterday, and I talk about what I have learned this past year. I also discuss briefly the results of Tye Ruotolo and Jozef Chen, and CJI's under 80kg bracket.
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2024-07-0817 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 93 - How much mat time does a Pro need?I review the top two fights of UFC 303, the idea of black magic influencing a fight, and then critique an ADCC athlete's training camp.
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2024-07-0137 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 92 - How low can we goOil checking, slap fighting, and now leg kicking competitions. What's next? CJI continues to make waves with big announcements, and a very big fight weekend with UFC, PFL, Bellator, and BKFC all having events.
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2024-06-2433 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 91 - Drop outs and Cheap shotsConor McGregor drops out of his big fight with Michael Chandler, a B-Team member sucker punches a competitor at an ADCC in Austin, and other shenanigans take place where I give my thoughts on being a professional and conducting yourself with honor when choosing between big opportunities.
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2024-06-1731 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 90 - Dropping BombsI cover OneFC 167, featuring Mikey Musucemi vs Gabriel Sousa in their rematch, and Kade Ruotolo's MMA debut against Blake Cooper. Then, we quickly review UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Imavov, before reflecting on why dropping a lot of f-bombs on a microphone didn't sound like music to my ears.
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2024-06-1020 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 89 - The Mind KillerI talk about UFC 302 results and the EBI 10 year anniversary absolute tournament, and talk about what can end any skilled competitors chances of winning.
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2024-06-0329 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 88 - Gold Medal Dreams and a Million DollarsI cover the mess that took place with the AIGA Brazilian qualifiers, go into a fan question about abandoning a lucrative career to pursue a career as a professional martial artist, and then close on the Craig Jones Invitational tournament, offering million dollar prizes to the winners - and apparently Craig Jones isn't joking this time.
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2024-05-2748 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 87 - That's EasyI talk a bit about recent events, potential team conflicts in ADCC worlds, and then go into the problem with saying something is easy.
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2024-05-2028 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 86 - Remembering IcelandI have just returned from a 14 day vacation from Iceland, and I recount my experiences there and also give you an update on my carnivore status. I also review the results from WNO 23: Meregali vs Rocha.
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2024-05-1332 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 85 - Too Much or Too LittleLearning how to balance how much training you need can be tricky. I do my best to explain what you should be paying attention to, and how to measure progress in a more objective fashion.
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2024-05-0625 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 84 - LoyaltyI talk about the importance of loyalty when it comes to the student/instructor relationship. However, it's a two way street, which is something many people seem to forget. I also talk about the difference between a casual student versus a professional athlete, and the dynamics of a pro-fighter's relationship with their coach.
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2024-04-2927 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 83 - Is the Pit the Future of Combat Sports?I watched Karate Combat 45 this weekend, and I'm going to give you my impressions of the Pit, the inverted pyramid design of the fighting area and it's use for grappling and MMA.
I also talk a bit about developments in my life with the carnivore diet, and my upcoming trip to Iceland.
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2024-04-2235 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 82 - If you ain't spying, you ain't tryingThe historic UFC 300 took place this weekend, and I review some of the key match ups - reviewing tactics and how some fighters seemed to lack any planning or insight into strategy.
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2024-04-1536 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 81 - Countering over DefendingI cover the importance of utilizing counters instead of just defending, cover the upcoming WNO 23 card, and the Ruotolo brothers epic wins in OneFC.
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2024-04-0820 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 80 - ADCC West Coast Trials ReviewI do a recap of all the action, trends, and my impressions of the athletes at the trials.
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2024-04-0118 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 79 - Butting HeadsI share my thoughts with Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul, UFC Bite Night result, and why don't we allow head butts?
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2024-03-2521 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 78 - How to get off a PlateauIf you have been stuck in a rut and needing a way out, David discusses several strategies for breaking out and getting back onto the high ground.
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2024-03-1820 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 77 - Experimenting in CollegeDavid reviews UFC 299 and UFC FPI 6, and then opens up about how experimenting can expand your game, going against the old adage of "if it ain't broke don't fix it."
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2024-03-1133 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 76 - Shit HappensEven the best laid plans can fall apart, and it's important to know how to pick up the pieces when they do. Usually, the problem is letting go of the pieces instead of putting them back together.
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2024-03-0414 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 75 - 4 Phases of LearningWhen 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.
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2024-02-2623 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 74 - Strike while the Iron is hotI 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.
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2024-02-1926 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 73 - Looking for a BeatingI 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.
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2024-02-1230 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 72 - Fighting Half DeadIt'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.
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2024-02-0533 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 71 - Be a Basic B......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.
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2024-01-2933 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 70 - Are you soft?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.
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2024-01-2234 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 69 - Words MatterI 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.
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2024-01-1526 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 68 - Be ParanoidI 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.
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2024-01-0834 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 67 - New Year’s Resolutions Done RightHappy 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.
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2024-01-0730 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 66 - Trashing Black Belts for AttentionDavid 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.
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2023-12-2531 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 65 - Wasting Time on ConditioningI 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?
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2023-12-1830 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 64 - Break HimDavid discusses the UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5, and goes in to what it takes to break an opponent.
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2023-12-1137 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 63 - Slam KOs, Fixing Stalling in GrapplingDavid 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.
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2023-12-0436 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 62 - Popped Ribs - My SpecialtyDavid talks about PFL and Bellator Merger, Gordon Ryan's popped rib, ADCC 2024, and the power of specialization.
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2023-11-2748 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 61 - Best Way to TrainDavid 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.
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2023-11-2149 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 60 - 40+ Athlete GoalsDavid 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.
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2023-11-1335 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 59 - Good Coach vs Good StudentDavid 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.
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2023-11-0524 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 58 - The ReturnRob 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.
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2022-03-311h 56
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 57 - SlothDave and Rob revisit nagging injuries before stumbling upon a deep rabbit hole about the ever growing sin in today's youth - sloth.
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2021-09-2458 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 56 - Heavy Lies the CrownRob 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...
2021-09-021h 08
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 55 - Meat and LuckRob 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.
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2021-08-251h 02
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 54 - Hunting for a Core BJJ CurriculumRob 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.
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2021-08-181h 05
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 53 - Training with PurposeRob 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.
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2021-08-131h 03
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 52 - Costa Rican PowerRob 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.
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2021-06-091h 06
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 51 - Stare Down LanguageRob 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.
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2021-05-131h 07
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 50 - Eliot MarshallRob 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.
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2021-04-071h 09
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 49 - Downed Knees and Eye GougingRob 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?
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2021-03-1851 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 48 - Slap GateRob 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.
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2021-03-0454 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 47 - StrugglingDave 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...
2021-01-221h 15
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 46 - Logan Paul vs Floyd Mayweather2020 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?
2020-12-181h 03
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 45 - Election MadnessIt'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.
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2020-11-061h 09
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 44 - Drew Weatherhead of BecauseJitsu
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!
2020-10-231h 15
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 43 - IBJJF Heel HooksRob 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...
2020-10-151h 04
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 42 - The Closed Guard UpdateDave 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...
2020-09-271h 18
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 41 - Gilbert "Durinho" BurnsDave 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 g...
2020-08-081h 00
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 40 - Robert IngrahamDave 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.
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2020-06-181h 02
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 39 - Keenan CorneliusDave 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...
2020-06-112h 05
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 38 - Tom DeBlassDave 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.
2020-06-041h 05
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 37 - Mahamed AlyRob 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...
2020-05-281h 11
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 36 - Rodrigo "Comprido" MedeirosRob 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...
2020-05-211h 18
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 35 - Rafael Lovato Jr.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...
2020-05-1559 min
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 34 - Andre GalvaoRob 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.
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2020-04-301h 52
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 33 - Daniele BolelliRob 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:
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2020-04-161h 20
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 32 - Alberto CraneIBJJF 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.
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2020-04-091h 08
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 31 - Josh Hinger3xIBJJF 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:
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2020-04-021h 17
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 30 - Marcos AvellanRob 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:
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2020-03-191h 09
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 29 - CoronavirusBeing 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.
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2020-03-131h 03
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 28 - Tag Team Sumo WrestlingRobert 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...
2020-02-271h 19
Breaking The Guard PodcastBTG 27 - Warrior Spirit & ExplorationRob 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.
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2020-02-201h 07