Robert Drysdale
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Meet Robert Drysdale

Robert Drysdale is an American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 4th degree black belt, who has traveled , competed , and taught around the world. Also a retired undefeated mixed martial artist and finished his career at 7 wins and 0 losses . His home base as an instructor is at his own BJJ academy, Drysdale Jiu-Jitsu in Las Vegas, NV. Having won the toughest jiu-jitsu competitions such as ADCC World Championships (2007), IBJJF Gi World Championships (2005). He was referred to by Vice Magazine as “America’s jiu-jitsu superhero”, regarded by BJJ Heroes as “the most accomplished American Grappler of his generation” and as the best Submission Wrestler in the World by Gracie Magazine.

 
 
He’s the best in the world.
— Frank Mir, Former UFC Champion
Robert Drysdale is not only the best jiu-jitsu practitioner I’ve ever rolled with, but also the best and most helpful instructor.
— Forrest Griffin, UFC Hall of Famer
He’s one of the best, top five jiu-jitsu artists in the world.
— Vitor Belfort, Former UFC Champion
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Features

 
 

TEdx

Robert was a guest speaker at Tedx TenayaPaseo in early 2021. He describes the struggles he dealt with on his way to becoming a champion as well as asking the question “what is the point of winning?”

“The answer does not lie in the victory itself as an end, but rather on the pursuit of this victory and appreciating the struggles in order to achieve them. In the struggle lies the true reward, and not the victory itself.” - Robert Drysdale

 

Interview with Khalil Rountree

Robert interviews UFC veteran Khalil Rountree in an in depth interview about the life of a professional MMA fighter on his person YouTube Channel.

 

Flo Grappling

Rob sits down with Flo Grappling to discuss American contributions to jiu-jitsu.