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Self-defence, self-confidence, discipline and self control. The values you learn are priceless.

Rickson Gracie

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Rickson Gracie
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: November 20
Actor
Choreographer
Judoka
Mixed Martial Artist
Rio
Values
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Art
Self
Priceless
Defence
Confidence
Discipline
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In life, when presented with any situation, breathe, take your time, focus and then decide what to do.
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What makes you tough is your mindset and I believe anyone can be tough.
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If we fight for money, I'll stop hitting you when you ask me to. If we fight for honor, I'll stop hitting you when I feel like it.
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When you are on the ground, only one of you two can be comfortable at any one time. Either you are comfortable or the opponent is. Your job is to transfer the comfortable from him to you in every position
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It's all about how I feel about things. I never expect much, I always felt like I obey my heart.
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Don't be rushed, be sure.
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Can I overcome pressure? Yes. This is always my first thought.
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If size mattered, the elephant would be king of the jungle.
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Willingness to learn is the mark of a youthful mind.
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Jiu-jitsu puts you completely in the moment, where you must have a complete focus on finding a solution to the problem. This trains the mind to build that focus, to increase your awareness, your capacity to solve problems.
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I see fear as a sign of intelligence, of preservation.
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Forgiveness is its own reward.
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Being in an empty mind increases my intuition, my sense of energy.
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If you don’t love yourself, who is supposed to do it for you?
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If today you have nothing to be happy about, thank God for the potential of tomorrow.
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The biggest gift I received as a martial artist is without a question the capacity to be in peace.
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The journey has to be based on passion. Put yourself in something you love to do. If you love what you do you're able to dedicate yourself, overcome obstacles.
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I don't believe in luck it's just dedication to the technique plus good physical condition.
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Everybody has fear. The difference is that the coward does not control fear and the brave... gets over it.
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If you do not speak up when it matters, when would it matter that you speak? The opposite of courage is conformity. Even a dead fish can go with the flow.
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