Tag Archives: Pé de Pano

A tale of a general, a little guy who can throw weight around, and a wily wordsmith

Posted on May 30, 2011 by

Exactly one week from now, a new chapter in World Championship history will be written. New champions will be crowned, new dramas will unfold, new controversies will arise to inspire passionate discussion. The emotions of 2011 will align with the others … Continue reading →

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The thrice champion’s trophy

Posted on June 4, 2010 by

Becoming champion of the black belt absolute division is hard. Becoming champion twice is really hard! Becoming champion thrice over is unprecedented! At least until the 2010 World Championship. In Long Beach, three wicked Jiu-Jitsu competitors will get the chance … Continue reading →

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Pé de Pano: Jiu-Jitsu’s like riding a bicycle

Posted on May 28, 2010 by

It’s been seven years that he’s been away. Márcio “Pé de Pano” Cruz hasn’t competed at a Jiu-Jitsu World Championship since 2003, when he became the third two-time champion of the absolute division. Since then Pé de Pano went in … Continue reading →

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