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This week we have an interview with black belt Jake Mackenzie. Jake is a under Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu. Jake shares lots of stories about his early travels to Brazil, and developing his favorite guards.

We talk about:

• His start to BJJ
• Traveling to Brazil
• Early competitions
• Dealing with nervousness
• Tips for half guard and deep half
• The difference between half and deep half guard
• Reverse half guard
• How his competition experience helps him as a coach

Quote of the week: “I was told that I couldn’t do it, I was stupid, I was crazy. But because I believed in my dreams, I accomplished them.” D. Gary Young

Links:

• Gary talked about the top martial arts podcast here is the link
• Jake’s Dvd’s on BJJ fanatics
• Jake in instagram
• Jake on facebook
• Parabellum Kimonos

Article of the week: Optimizing Body Composition for Jiu-Jitsu Performance

Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast

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