1. Submitted by Joe on Wednesday December 29, 2010 10:35 PM
Great Instructor period!
2. Submitted by Pedro Dos Santos on Thursday December 30, 2010 12:08 AM
Best instructor I have ever had! Detailed and functional!
3. Submitted by Ryan on Thursday December 30, 2010 12:50 AM
Not only is Robert Drysdale a true master of the art, but he is an excellent instructor who is genuinely interested in developing his students and serving as an ambassador of the sport of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.
4. Submitted by E MAJOR on Thursday January 27, 2011 2:03 AM
Simply the best! Great competitor and even better professor. His attention to the details and understanding of BJJ are second to none, not to mention he is a down to earth humble guy.
5. Submitted by Mike ordunez on Thursday April 28, 2011 3:18 PM
Best jits coach in town by far!!!!
6. Submitted by Greg on Thursday April 28, 2011 4:35 PM
Robert is a great teacher, coach and friend. He love Jits. He wants all his students to succeed, no matter what their goals are. It is an Honor to be a part of The Robert Drysdale Team.
Greg Kalteich
Las Vegas,NV
7. Submitted by Peace on Saturday April 30, 2011 8:52 AM
Robert Drysdale is one of my heros! A great teacher and true master of BJJ. I can't wait to visit Vegas again and stop back by for some more rolling with the rockstars of grappling in Roberts gym.
Robert "Peace" Wright
8. Submitted by james on Friday May 27, 2011 9:34 AM
Robert drysdale is not just a great fighter but a great teacher as well. He breaks down every move so you understand how and why the move works. No wonder why so many top u.f.c fighters choose his school in Las Vegas. He also has one of if not the youngest world champions Marisol Romero who became world champion at just 13yrs old in the womans adult blue\purple belt at just 2 yrs training. Congrats to team Drysdale keep up the great work.
9. Submitted by Lance on Friday June 3, 2011 10:11 PM
#1…
10. Submitted by Drysdalefan on Friday June 3, 2011 10:39 PM
Robert Drysdale is the best master BJJ teacher on the planet.
11. Submitted by Ray Casias on Saturday June 4, 2011 1:04 AM
Robert Drysdale is one of the best instructors in the game PERIOD. I am proud to be a Robert Drysdale Affiliate and my students love him and his instruction. Robert is beyond a great instructor he is a great friend that always has time for you no matter what.
12. Submitted by Bill on Tuesday June 7, 2011 12:25 AM
He is so Handsome
13. Submitted by Alex on Tuesday June 7, 2011 9:12 AM
:)
14. Submitted by chrisvillano@hotmail.com on Tuesday June 7, 2011 9:15 AM
Awesome!
15. Submitted by Robert on Tuesday June 7, 2011 9:18 AM
Very good!
16. Submitted by Elisabeth on Tuesday June 7, 2011 9:20 AM
His achievements speak for themselves! Great instructor!
17. Submitted by Asid on Tuesday June 7, 2011 9:22 AM
Best instructor, period!
18. Submitted by Darren Madahbee on Tuesday June 7, 2011 9:58 AM
I've never trained with the man but have went though his dvds many times and feel like were buds, weird eh? Anyhow his instruction is world class and shows the little details that make the difference from the other bjj dvds in my collection!
19. Submitted by Tim on Thursday June 9, 2011 2:12 AM
If 50% of my college instructors would have just had a solid educational class structure like at Drysdale BJJ, I would have left college so much more educated!
20. Submitted by Dave on Friday June 24, 2011 1:17 AM
Not only is Drysdale an amazing competitor but also an astute, intelligent and passionate coach. He has a rare ability to break down and communicate complex jiu jitsu techniques to in a simple and easily understood way to even the most beginner of students. And more importantly he is a humble and positive person.
Having traveled far and wide for jiu jitsu I can say with all confidence he is easily the best coach in the USA.
If you love jiu jitsu, you will love Drysdale Jiu Jitsu.
21. Submitted by Steven on Saturday July 16, 2011 9:24 AM
It took me 1 class to realize Robert was the best Jiu Jitsu instructor I was ever going to train with.
22. Submitted by Jay Wadsworth on Friday December 2, 2011 11:50 PM
Robert is simply an amazing instructor. I would never train under anyone else
23. Submitted by boxergeeza on Monday December 12, 2011 5:53 AM
Recently attended a seminar with Robert Drysdale & was truly inspired along with my 14 yo son & 18 yo nephew who now have a real life hero to look upto , the club where we train is now afiliated under Dysdale BJJ , ETC south OZ
24. Submitted by auzy on Thursday December 15, 2011 1:22 AM
My current nogi coach is a student of this guy. The things he has taught me is crazy, drysdale is awesome it seems. As he always knows what to do in any situation. My teacher is bad ass and as won against a lot of nogi guys that are black belt in gi. I would love to train and learn from drysdale one day as my teacher seemed to learn a lot from him.
25. Submitted by Barbara Cristina Bazanelli on Sunday December 18, 2011 1:35 PM
Olá Robert moro aqui no Brasil, e sou prima de sua mãe na verdade sou filha do primo de sua mãe se quiser quando chegar ao Brasil Itu pergunta para ela sei que vai chegar dia 22 e garanto que ela esta com muita vontade de te ver e suas irmãs também estão, a Tielle vi ela a pouco tempo na festa da família já a Francesca gostaria muito de conhecer até mais quem sabe não iremos te visitar aqui no Brasil
Bye
26. Submitted by Llone Woolfe on Sunday December 18, 2011 3:09 PM
THE BEST IN VEGAS HANDS DOWN! If you think different have your coach grapple with him.
27. Submitted by William on Sunday December 18, 2011 3:56 PM
The best in the world!!!
28. Submitted by Farrington on Sunday December 18, 2011 7:14 PM
Professor Drysdale is a natural teacher both well-spoken and patient.
29. Submitted by Curt on Sunday December 18, 2011 7:36 PM
Robert Drysdale is a great Coach and friend. Its very rare to find a instructor who is as talented as he is. His coaching skills are the best I've ever seen. I'm proud to say that I'm affiliated with such a great team!
30. Submitted by André Costa on Sunday December 18, 2011 8:03 PM
Robert, is an excellent instructor Jiu-Jitsu. In Brazil is very popular and has many followers.
31. Submitted by George Roop on Sunday December 18, 2011 8:49 PM
Drysdale is the best instructor that I've came across in my time of traning. He is very well versed in not only gi jiu jitsu but also he knows how to gear it towards mma and competition. He can really make you understand whether you are a beginer or extremely advanced. I love training @ Drysdales!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
32. Submitted by John on Sunday December 18, 2011 9:06 PM
Robert is a phenomenal instructor and student of the art of BJJ!
33. Submitted by nasty nate bjj on Monday December 19, 2011 2:17 AM
even though i moved out of vegas and started trainin in clarksville and kentucky, ill never find a better bjj instructor then drysdale, great guy and a good friend.
nathan gream
34. Submitted by Sonny Nohara on Monday December 19, 2011 2:27 AM
Drysdale is a great mentor and instructor. He has the ability to improve anybody's game from first day white belts to accomplished black belts. I've trained many great instructors from all over the world and Drysdale is hands down the best I ever trained with.
35. Submitted by Eric W. on Monday December 19, 2011 3:40 AM
I've been lucky enough to see each of Mr. Robert Drysdale's professional mixed-martial-arts bouts, which have taken place under the banner of Armageddon Fighting Championship on Vancouver Island. He finished each fight with precision BJJ, truly something special this man.
36. Submitted by Elvis Sinosic on Monday December 19, 2011 8:51 AM
Awesome knowledge of BJJ. Great technical and insight in the finer points. Spending time with Robert always improves my BJJ! And he's a great guy to hang around and chat with over a pizza!
37. Submitted by Sean Morrison on Monday December 19, 2011 5:31 PM
Robert is an ambassador of the sport. His BJJ is top notch and he articulates it better than anyone.
38. Submitted by Nabil Khatib on Monday December 19, 2011 8:12 PM
Professor Robert Drysdale is by far the most talented Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt I've encountered in our sport. Not only is he physically gifted but he also has the skills t9o teach beginners and even advanced practitioners. Top notch instruction with tips for every body type to assiste everyone's game.
Nabil Khatib, Team Bushido MMA
39. Submitted by Allen on Monday December 19, 2011 11:38 PM
By far the best bjj instructor!
40. Submitted by Bobby morrison on Tuesday December 20, 2011 8:32 PM
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41. Submitted by Marco on Friday December 23, 2011 5:23 PM
By jiu jitsu standard a black belt only can promote another black belt if he have 3 stripes in his belt.How come Drysdale promoted many black belts when his not qualified? what about the black belts they think they are legit? People are forgeting the history,tradition ,rules of the art...
42. Submitted by James on Friday December 23, 2011 6:15 PM
Marco- first of all you can't have stripes in your black belt, but u can have them on there. There are instructors in Las Vegas with 4,5,6 stripes on there black belt that would not last 2 minutes with Robert Drysdale or any of his black belts. And yes we are both talking about Mica and calvacanti.He says be loyal to your team then leaves Machado jiu jitsu for gracie jiu jitsu. He is a fraud. If u think other wise go to his academy and find out what a real 6x world champion is.
43. Submitted by MICA CIPILI on Friday December 23, 2011 9:13 PM
JAMES I DONT KNOW WHY YOU HAVE SO MUCH HATE IN YOUR HEART FOR ME AND MY TEAM WHEN I DONT EVEN KNOW YOU.IAM FRIENDS WT DRYSDALE AND NEVER WILL HAVE ANYTHING NEGATIVE TO SAY ABOUT HIM.I DONT KNOW THIS GUY MARCO AND I DONT APROVE HIS COMMENT.I NEVER WILL GO IN OTHER PEOPLE PAGE/PROFILE AND TALK TRASH,IAM ABOVE THAT.IAM NOT A FRAUD,IAM LOYAL TO MY TEAM,I TRAIN GRACIE JIUJITSU ALL MY LIFE AND GOT MY BELTS THERE EXCEPT MY BLACK BELT FROM RIGAN.YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO THINK WHATEVER YOU WANT BUT PLZ DONT MAKE COMMENTS THAT ARE NOT TRUE.HOPE TO GET TO KNOW YOU SO I CAN SHOW YOU THAT IAM NOT LIKE THAT.STAY LOYAL TO DRYSDALE HES A GREAT COACH.
44. Submitted by Robert Drysdale on Friday December 23, 2011 10:17 PM
I do not approve of James comment. I don't know who he is. If someone doesn't think I'm a legit black belt they are more than welcome to there opinion. Let's just train Jiu-Jitsu. I hope to see you on the mats. Robert D.
45. Submitted by MICA CIPILI on Saturday December 24, 2011 12:47 AM
VALEU ROBERT,TEM SEMPRE GENTE TENTANDO CAUSAR INTRIGA E PROBLEMAS,MUITO RESPEITO POR VC COMO PROFESSOR,LUTADOR E PESSOA.SUA ATITUDE EXEMPLAR.UM ABRXO
46. Submitted by james 2 on Saturday December 24, 2011 3:16 AM
hahaha this is all funny. Its only Jiu Jitsu. No one is as good as me..Every one on here is fake except Heilo Gracie..Look how easy it is to get people mad on here..I don't train with Drysdale. I train with Fredson..
47. Submitted by nasty nate bjj on Friday December 30, 2011 3:46 AM
james u have no idea what ur talking about just get out of here with ur non sense, u have no idea who drysdale is, and very disrespectful to come at drysdale like that saying he is a fraud when hes been doin this all his life there is no reason for a low life like u to come try to tear him down
48. Submitted by Tom Dargle on Monday January 2, 2012 4:21 AM
Robert is an instructor with an unparalleled ability to break down complex positions into manageable and understandable pieces. He is patient and approachable which makes learning from him worthwhile and rewarding.
Tom Dargle, Dublin
49. Submitted by James R on Tuesday January 10, 2012 1:43 AM
Robert Drysdale never made any champions,all hes guys are from Marc L. cobra kai 4 life!!!
50. Submitted by shane on Tuesday January 17, 2012 12:33 AM
If you wanna learn good jiu jitsu Robert drysdale can teach you. If you want a coach to coach you at a tournament robert drysdale is not the one you are looking for. He is never at any of his tournaments. Mica and Ricardo may not have top notch jiu jitsu but they are there for there team. If all you car is about your self they you are just like robert drysdale and you belong there. Hope this helps anybody looking to train..
51. Submitted by MP on Friday January 20, 2012 8:27 PM
Had the pleasure of training at his school while on vacation in vegas last year. Great school, great students, great instructor! That day he was showing us omaplata to leg lock transition. Brought that game back to my home school & have been working it ever since with very good result. HIGHLY recommend you train with him if you ever get the chance
52. Submitted by Colt on Wednesday March 14, 2012 3:01 AM
Best in Vegas. Makes Mika Jiu jitsu look like a bunch of bi*ches. Which they are cause Mika Jiu jitsu is a pile of crap covered in dog poop. Team DRYSDALE!!!
53. Submitted by kristian on Thursday March 22, 2012 3:46 AM
Best instructor on the mats. Great role model off. Os
54. Submitted by natalie on Friday April 20, 2012 2:37 AM
I just have to disagree with Shane. One of the things I like about Drysdale is that HE HAS been at every single tournament my son has been in along with many of his coaches to support the kids and adults and that is important. In addition, I have watched him for the past year and think he has amazing ji jitsu skills, and is very patient and humble. So to each his own, but as for me and my family, we wont go anywhere. We love it at Drysdale BJJ......but this is not a place to put down or trash talk anyone. As Drysdale said, lets just train jiu jitsu! ;)
55. Submitted by William Pierce on Sunday April 22, 2012 5:48 AM
Drysdale is by far the best instructor I've ever had, the way he explains things and simplifies them is like no one else, and the amount of roll time you get with Roberts workouts are priceless, no matter which Drysdale affiliated gym you walk into just know your in for an EPIC workout. WP, OMA!!!!
56. Submitted by New Guy on Sunday August 19, 2012 4:36 PM
Im sure someone can enlighten me on how long it takes to be elligible for each belt promotion with drysdAle jiu jitsu. I am a student under seth norman who trained/trainz under drysdale. I hope to someday experience some mat time with drysdale himself, even though seth is amazing and a great instructor himself.
57. Submitted by William Pierce on Monday August 20, 2012 1:47 AM
@newguy, each person's journey is different, that is what Seth Norman told me before taking me to Las Vegas where I received my blue belt from Robert Drysdale. I worked so hard and changed gyms to the point where I didn't even care about the color anymore, I am so honored to be a part of Drysdale jiu Jitsu and OMA, Man Seth Norman and Robert Drysdale are world class and really have changed my game, fitness level, and all around lifestyle. I could go on and on but brother just worry about getting as much time on that mat and with coach Seth as possible.
58. Submitted by Seth Norman on Monday August 20, 2012 12:22 PM
@newguy, like William Pierce stated each person's journey is different. It depends on how much time you spend on the mat, what your skill level is, and how much you can absorb and understand. To obtain a belt from the best professor in the world, "The General",can be very hard to come by. But with dedication and patience you can achieve anything you put your mind to. If you ever have any questions feel free to ask me personally and not through an online forum. With my approval you are able to attend belt testing in Las Vegas during one of Robert's testing dates. He may also do testing when he is at our facility. BTW Robert visits Oklahoma Martial Arts Academy at least once a year. Hope this helps! -Seth Norman
59. Submitted by William Pierce on Friday August 31, 2012 2:31 PM
If anyone is ever in the Edmond Oklahoma area I highly recommend OMA Drysdale BJJ, Seth Norman, and Janie are both great coaches. Seth is all about spreading the awesomeness of Drysdale Jiu jitsu.
60. Submitted by James on Sunday December 30, 2012 8:39 PM
6x world champion
2007 ADCC Absolute Champion
5-0 MMA with 5 submissions under 2 minutes in the first round.
Need I say more.
61. Submitted by Anonymous on Monday December 31, 2012 10:32 PM
First off, this should be a forum for celebrating a coach, not disparaging other coaches. Keep it classy and show respect. I know -- it was a hard lesson even for me to learn at times -- but there is no need to publicly badmouth other black belts. My opinion.
Now, to my intended point: There are some fine coaches out there, some I respect immensely, but no one else that I know of on planet earth is as open and ridiculously generous with sharing his BJJ techniques as Robert Drysdale. NOBODY. In a sport where top professors traditionally "guard" secret techniques ... Robert Drysdale routinely hosts students from all over the world at his gym and shows them every cutting-edge and innovative weapon in his war chest. He doesn't hold back. Doesn't worry about affiliation or what school you're from ... hell, he doesn't even worry about if you might someday oompete against one of his students!!! It's crazy, but Drysdale just loves teaching and playing jiu-jitsu so much that he shares his game with any and everybody. Very high IQ guy, who, if he wasn't teaching BJJ, could probably go to a major university and become an accomplished college professor if he was so inclined. Dude just operates on another level. A true shark, if you ever roll with him. Will take the limb home with him. Fierce competitor with no tolerance for losing and who attacks non-stop (gotta respect that). Always hungry to learn. Top-notch coach -- and only 28 years old. Is usually in the gym five days a week teaching techniques. On top of that, an honest man and extremely charismatic. Exceptional attention to detail. Learned so much from Robert and the talent he has attracted. In a short amount of time, he is building one of the best BJJ teams in the world. It's not an accident. This guy is on another level and, like so many, I'm very grateful to have studied under him and received my black belt from him. He is The Real Deal.
