Hanging Out With Robert Drysdale

by Bryn Youngblut on October 18, 2009

I’ll be honest, I had never heard of Robert Drysdale until I met him. I don’t watch much fighting, some UFC time and again but either way I don’t know a ton of fighters.

It was the second day of DK’s Thinktank when Robert came by to hang out with everyone and show us some fighting moves. He also let anyone who wanted to challenge him one on one.

I was told Robert is one of the best Jiu-Jitsu fighters in the world. I gotta say, for a guy that tough he didn’t seem to have any type of ego or tough guy persona about him. He was nice and very chill to everyone. I think that’s what I liked most about him.

Heres a picture of me with Robert (I had just gotten out of the water from attempting to surf so I’m a little rough).

bryn-youngblut-and-robert-drysdale

He stayed around for most of the afternoon then had to head back to Vegas. How awesome of him to come down to San Diego for just the afternoon.

Next time you’re in Las Vegas you should definitely check out Roberts Jiu-Jitsu Gym for some one on one training.

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1 ChibRock October 19, 2009 at 2:38 am

nice pic display. That guy sure doesnt look any thing like a fighter. lol

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Bryn Youngblut Reply:

Trust me if you saw him in person or saw him fight you wouldn’t say that 😉

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2 Chad October 19, 2009 at 2:30 pm

Very cool.. Drysdale is an Abu Dhabi Grappling Champion, which is basically one of the biggest titles you can get in submission grappling. He is a sick grappler for sure. He teaches at Xtreme Couture in Vegas sometimes as well.

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3 sakana October 19, 2009 at 5:06 pm

is that shoemoney back there…lol?

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Bryn Youngblut Reply:

yup

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4 casey December 26, 2009 at 7:37 pm

is that Shoe and Yu there behind you? That would be pretty ironic.

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Bryn Youngblut Reply:

it is indeed

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5 Shane October 11, 2010 at 5:55 pm

Cool pic, I know Robert well and also train at his gym in Vegas.

And yes, Robert is considered one of the best in the world.

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