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Jake Watson is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Andre Maracaba, a Junior Golden Gloves Boxing Champion and a 3x Amateur Muay Thai National Champion. He is 26 and He has competed at the highest level of BJJ, being ranked #5 in the -88kgs Division on the FloGrappling Worldwide Black Belt Rankings.As a broadcaster,…
Read MoreMike Mella is a 49-year-old published author and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt originally from Sweden and now based in Brazil. Mike shares his journey from discovering BJJ to co-founding BJJKIDS.ORG, a Non-profit organization transforming social projects in Rio’s impoverished communities. With a background in psychology and a deep connection to Brazilian culture, Mike brings unique insights into…
Read MoreWatus Cooper, founder of Unfair Advantage Performance (UAP) in Tempe, Arizona, brings a wealth of experience as a former D1 Track Athlete and strength and conditioning coach at the University of Arizona. As a blue belt in jiu-jitsu, he understands the importance of holistic wellness. At UAP, they offer a comprehensive suite of services aimed at optimizing health, from cold plunges and infrared saunas to massage therapy and corrective exercise. Their mission is to empower individuals to become the healthiest, happiest, and most optimized versions of themselves, making Watus the perfect guest for an episode titled “Optimizing Your Life.”
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About me and the podcast
Welcome to the BJJ Mental Coach podcast, I’m your host Gustavo Dantas. I am a 5th degree black belt in BJJ, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro Brazil, the founder of the GD JJ academy in Tempe, AZ...