Robert Drysdale: Hard Training Builds Real Fighters | EP 42

The Ageless Warrior Lab · May 1, 2026 · 1h 33m · transcript

Host Dave Meyer sits down with Professor Robert Drysdale — IBJJF Black Belt Heavyweight World Champion (2005), ADCC Absolute Champion (2007), undefeated MMA fighter (7-0), and author of multiple books on the history of BJJ. They cover the decline of self-defense training, the warrior ethos of Carlson Gracie, competition vs. memorized moves, and how to keep training well into your 60s and beyond.

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