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Jiu-Jitsu: Como defender sua guarda contra alguém mais pesado, com Mackenzie Dern

Thu, 24 Nov 2016 15:13:11 +0000

Acostumada a se testar nos absolutos da vida, quase sempre sendo a mais leve da disputa, Mackenzie Dern já acumulou bastante experiência no assunto.

Para se defender dos iminentes amassos, porém, a bela desenvolveu um antídoto funcional, carinhosamente entitulado de “guarda-coala”.

Na posição, a filha de Megaton faz pegadas por baixo da perna do adversário, seja na manga ou faixa, e usa os pés para controlar o quadril do passador, e assim aliviar a pressão.

Confira os detalhes da posição no vídeo abaixo!

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Learn the koala guard from birthday girl Mackenzie Dern

Graciemag Newsroom — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 21:55:30 +0000

Mackenzie Dern is celebrating another birthday this Thursday, March 24.

The number 1 in the adult female black belt ranking is getting ready to debut in MMA this July.

We celebrate the date with this video of Mackenzie teaching the workings of the koala guard.

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Learn how to defend your guard against heavier opponents with Mackenzie Dern

Tue, 24 Feb 2015 21:33:17 +0000

Nothing better than a female Jiu-Jitsu fighter to teach us how to protect ourselves against a bigger opponent.

Usually fighting at the open class in high level competitions where she is often in the finals, black belt Mackenzie Dern is a great example of what BJJ is really all about: a martial art for self-defense that gives the individual tools to overcome a stronger attacker.

Check out below Mackenzie’s Koala guard control:

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