Marcel Goncalves is the first student of Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu and is a decorated competitor. He tells his powerful life story and how Jiu-Jitsu helped him endure very hard times. He also talks about embracing challenges and the value of positive mindset. Click “read more” for show notes
SHOW NOTES:
- Origins / Mata Grosso Do Sul
- Cultural differences between Brazil and the US
- The difficult times Jiu-Jitsu got him through
- Embracing challenges and positive mindset
- Jiu-Jitsu’s therapeutic applications
- Becoming Cyborg’s first student
- How he ended up in the US
- Fighting for Bellator
- Balancing MMA and BJJ
- Grappling Pro Championship
- How not getting paid at Metamoris inspired him to start his own tournament
- Tournament rules
- Cyborg vs Tom Deblass