Episode 309: Mark Turner - a podcast by Ryan Ford: Grappling Enthusiast, Entrepreneur, Podcast Host

Mark Turner is the first non-Brazilian to earn a black belt under Demian Maia. He talks about how he found Jiu-Jitsu, learning from Demian, rule sets in Jiu-Jitsu and building a curriculum. He also gives great technical insight on the Half Guard! Click “read more” for show notes! SHOW NOTES:



* Origins

* How he found Jiu-Jitsu

* The limited knowledge in the 90’s

* His Wrestling experience

* How he met Demian Maia

* Learning from Demain Maia

* Demian’s old academy in Sao Paulo

* His style of Jiu-Jitsu

* Changes in the art he’s seen over time

* Leglocks

* Rule sets in BJJ

* Competition mindset

* Managing thought patterns

* The Pummel

* The Half Guard

* How his academy started

* Rafael Domingos

* Building a curriculum

* Stripes and promotion

* The biggest lesson he’s learned from his students

* Advice for future school owners

* Major goals for 2018



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