Grappling With EGO And Finding HONOR In Brazilian JiuJitsu with Robert Drysdale

Robert Drysdale is a Jiu-Jitsu legend, undefeated MMA fighter, and co-founder of Zenith BJJ. He joins Scott Groves to drop some serious truth bombs about what has become of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the shift in fighter mentality, and why the old-school mindset is fading. From winning ADCC and IBJJF World Championships to coaching top athletes, Robert shares his no-nonsense take on discipline, accountability, and what separates real competitors from Instagram warriors. He and Scott also talk about the culture of combat sports, the problem with entitlement in gyms today, and what it truly takes to be great. If you train, compete, or just love combat sports, this episode is a must-listen.

Chapters:

00:00:00 – A Fighter Walks In…
00:00:24 – When Jiu-Jitsu Had a Code
00:04:20 – From White Belt to World Champion
00:06:34 – The Tournament That Changed Everything
00:13:37 – Why Most Fighters Never Make It
00:18:12 – The Cost of Greatness: What It Takes to Win
00:24:49 – The Divide in Every Gym That No One Talks About
00:32:07 – A Coach’s Dilemma: Guide or Obey?
00:36:42 – Leaving Brazil, Chasing the Dream
00:38:49 – The Fight Game Is a Business—Here’s Why I Left
00:40:57 – The Evolution Nobody Saw Coming
00:44:29 – Jiu-Jitsu Used to Be Ruthless—Now What?
00:52:18 – From Honor to Business: How Jiu-Jitsu Changed
01:00:04 – The Origins They Don’t Teach You
01:15:40 – Carlson Gracie: The Rebel Coach
01:19:08 – Why Jiu-Jitsu Isn’t the Same Anymore
01:25:53 – Training Smarter vs. Training Softer
01:32:37 – Where Jiu-Jitsu Is Headed Next
01:34:59 – More Than a Martial Art—A Reflection on Life
01:47:00 – What’s Next for Robert Drysdale?
Links and Resources:

Robert on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertdrysdalejj
Zenith Jiu-Jitsu by Robert Drysdale: https://drysdalejiujitsu.com
Opening Closed-Guard by Robert Drysdale: https://tinyurl.com/mrvk8ddb
The Rise and Evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by Robert Drysdale: https://tinyurl.com/25uk375t
Robert’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/RobertDrysdale
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