Episode 256: Marcio “Pe De Pano” Cruz - a podcast by Ryan Ford: Grappling Enthusiast, Entrepreneur, Podcast Host

“Pe De Pano” joins the show to talk about how BJJ saved him from his troubled youth, the Colby Covington incident, Brazil in the 90’s vs today, the ingredients of a champion and facing weaknesses head on. He also gives technical insight on the armbar. Click “read more” for show notes! SHOW NOTES:



* How Jiu-Jitsu saved him from his troubled youth

* How he found Jiu-Jitsu

* 1st world poverty vs 3rd world poverty

* The Colby Covington incident

* Brazil in the 90’s vs today

* How the business of Jiu-Jitsu affects the art

* Why his age made him have to work much harder

* The timeline of his career

* Jiu-Jitsu is still young as a sport

* the 5 ingredients of a champion

* Fitting into a new academy

* The Pummel

* How he prepares mentally for a competition

* Arm bars from guard

* His mentality on preventing being passed

* Facing your weaknesses / facing challenges

* Why the black belt is the ultimate ego check

* Why he feels Jiu-Jitsu is NOT for everyone

* Structuring classes

* His opinions on online teaching

* Area of his game he is currently working on

* Adjusting your game to age

* Staying up-to-date as an instructor

* His goals



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