Not only is Robert Drysdale a BJJ and ADCC World Champion, he has also conducted extensive research into the history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In this interview, he reveals some of what he’s discovered, including…
01:54 – The first wave of jiu-jitsu in Brazil – Helio Gracie and Carlos Gracie
04:35 – Exhibition and carnival fighting in Brazil
06:55 – Traditional jiu-jitsu style vs modified judo
12:14 – Training methods of the Gracie Academy in the ’30s, 40s and ’50s
18:43 – The second wave practitioners
19:47 – Waldemar Santana
22:49 – Carlson Gracie and the Rua Figueiredo Magalhães school
33:19 – How BJJ rule changes changed the sport
42:31 – Rolls Gracie
48:51 – Self-defense and Vale Tudo training
55:28 – Rolls Gracie death
1:00:55 – The Carlson Gracie tragedy
1:13:54 – Carlos Gracie Jr.
1:21:03 – Future rule changes, luta livre, and the sportification of jiu-jitsu
1:35:10 – The Rise and Evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the book
You can grab Robert’s book, The Rise and Evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which goes into MUCH more detail on these topics, and are corroborated by my own observations and experiences.
The Most Successful Gracie Fighter of All Time – Audio Only
This conversation was also published as episode 387 of The Strenuous Life Podcast. You can also listen to the audio-only format of the episode on your podcast player.
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Click here to check out my in-depth interview with Fabio Gurgel.
The Road from Judo to BJJ, with Robert Drysdale
Multiple time world champion Robert Drysdale shares the discoveries he made while studying the history of BJJ for his forthcoming documentary ‘The Closed Guard’ and accompanying book “Opening Closed Guard.”
There’s a TON of good stuff here, including how Judo slowly evolved into BJJ, the role of George Gracie, why the Japanese (including Mitsuyo Maeda) were even in Brazil, the connection to catch wrestling and the carnival, and so much more. If you’re interested in the history of BJJ then this is a must-listen!
Click here to listen to this previous interview with Robert Drysdale.
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