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