Episode 259: Joao Assis - a podcast by Ryan Ford: Grappling Enthusiast, Entrepreneur, Podcast Host

Joao Assis joins the show to talk about how Jiu-Jitsu helped him on a better path in life, learning from Leo Vieira and Mario Sperry, being a purple belt for 6 years and moving to the US without knowing anyone and with limited English. Click “read more” for show notes! SHOW NOTES:



* Origins

* Public schools in Brazil

* Finding Jiu-Jitsu

* Leaving Porto Alegre for Sao Paulo as a purple belt

* Meeting Leo Vieira

* Life in Sao Paulo

* Training at Team Brasa

* Training at Brazilian Top Team

* Mario Sperry

* Being a purple belt for 6 years

* The ease of access to knowledge in modern times

* The Pummel

* Guitar

* Moving to the US without any support

* How Dan Henderson became a pivotal supporter of his

* Training at Team Quest

* Forming Electric Jiu-Jistu

* Learning to teach



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