Rickson Gracie Quotes & Sayings
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Famous Quotes By Rickson Gracie
Physical strength (hard work), mental strength (perseverance) and spiritual strength (love & acceptance) are the keys to continuous growth. — Rickson Gracie
I always keep my mind open. For me, a mind has to work like like a parachute, works only if it's open. — Rickson Gracie
The most important thing is not victory, the most important thing is don't get defeated. — Rickson Gracie
Sometimes, you don't have to win, you cannot win. but that has nothing to do with losing. — Rickson Gracie
Self-defence, self-confidence, discipline and self control. The values you learn are priceless. — Rickson Gracie
It's all about how I feel about things. I never expect much, I always felt like I obey my heart. — Rickson Gracie
If you believe, then you have already taken the first step towards your achievement. — Rickson Gracie
Our fears don't stop death, they stop life. — Rickson Gracie
I don't believe in luck; it's just dedication to the technique plus good physical condition. — Rickson Gracie
Finding the balance between body, mind and spirit is a great achievement. — Rickson Gracie
If size mattered, the elephant would be king of the jungle. — Rickson Gracie
True strength is not always shown through victory. Stand up, try again and display strength of heart. — Rickson Gracie
Everybody has fear. The difference is that the coward does not control fear and the brave ... gets over it. — Rickson Gracie
Be positive and the challenge will be easier. — Rickson Gracie
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. — Rickson Gracie
Not the past, not the future, life is now. — Rickson Gracie
The search for truth begins in your heart. — Rickson Gracie
Can I overcome pressure? Yes. This is always my first thought. — Rickson Gracie
I see fear as a sign of intelligence, of preservation. — Rickson Gracie
Boxer guys are very tough and they play a very tough game, but its a game. Karate guys, tae kwon doe guys, kickboxers or judo guys, they are very tough guys and a lot of heart and a lot of training, but its very specifically as a sport. It's not a fight. A fight is everything goes. — Rickson Gracie
A brave man, a real fighter is not measured by how many times he falls, but how many times he stands up. — Rickson Gracie
If you don't love yourself, who is supposed to do it for you? — Rickson Gracie
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. — Rickson Gracie
Forgiveness is its own reward. — Rickson Gracie
When setting a long-term goal, find the pace necessary to achieve it. — Rickson Gracie
In life, when presented with any situation, breathe, take your time, focus and then decide what to do. — Rickson Gracie
I believe intelligence and fear are very close together. Guys who say they are not afraid of anything, they are stupid. They are silly to me ... I am afraid of everything — Rickson Gracie
My code of life and my personal bushido is honour, respect, loyalty, courage and surrender. — Rickson Gracie
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. — Rickson Gracie
The biggest gift I received as a martial artist is without a question the capacity to be in peace. — Rickson Gracie
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 — Rickson Gracie
Willingness to learn is the mark of a youthful mind. — Rickson Gracie
My inspiration's coming from nature, I love nature and all the expressions, I love art, I love expressions of beauty. It's part of my life, being engaged in the moment. — Rickson Gracie
It doesn't matter what it is, it becomes better with love. — Rickson Gracie
When I am fighting I am keeping my mind empty for any expectations. I am waiting for something unique, completely new. — Rickson Gracie
Don't be rushed, be sure. — Rickson Gracie
If you are not comortable to deal with an opponent 50 lbs heavier than you, there is something wrong with your Jiu Jitsu ... — Rickson Gracie
If today you have nothing to be happy about, thank God for the potential of tomorrow. — Rickson Gracie