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The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and RSS link for Andriod

Chris Easter is a Black Belt and has been training BJJ since 1998.  Chris has a game that focuses on the basics.  Chris has moved many times due to being in the military, this has given him the opportunity to train with many amazing practitioners and share Jiu-Jitsu.  He is now training at Sergio Penha's. 

We talk about:

• Moving and finding a new gym
• Training in the military
• The importance of drilling
• Different types of drilling and what they will accomplish
• How his off the mat training has changed over the years
• Dealing with injuries
• His favorite techniques
• Training with Paul from Open Mat Radio
• Finding an instructor that is a good fit for you
• Coaching advice
• "Its all about angles"
• The amount of details for basic techniques
• What he focuses on before a match
• How BJJ helps you when you are going through problems
• First tournament advice

Chris Easter Facebook Page

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Quote of the week: "If you try to avoid responsibility people will push it back on you, if you take accountability when things go wrong people will take it away from you" Jay Bell

Article of the week: "10 Benefits of Playing Sports"

Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast