Epi 287 Jake Mackenzie - a podcast by Byron Jabara
from 2019-02-04T17:00
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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
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