How To Become A Man Nobody Can F*ck With | Jiu Jitsu Legend Rickson Gracie
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Published 2021-08-17
Reaching your full potential is a pursuit worth going for regardless of your goals for life, business or relationships. You will have so many options and opportunities in life to become extraordinary, the only question is how and what’s stopping you. Rickson Gracie is a living legend with over 450 wins in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. As much of a warrior he has become over the years as a 9th degree red belt, he is also kind, spiritual, and connected in mind and body. His story represents what is achievable when you control your mind, your body, and your spirit. He shares the importance of the breath and what it takes to be uncomfortable, seek out discomfort and learn to master and control yourself in that discomfort. Though you may not be on a mission to become a jiu jitsu competitor, you will still benefit from the lessons shared by Master Rickson Gracie in this episode.
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SHOW NOTES:
0:00 | Introduction Rickson Gracie
2:10 | Kindness of a True Warrior
4:26 | Tools of Martial Arts
7:34 | Control Mind Body & Spirit
15:32 | Spiritual Power of a Warrior
17:35 | When the Fight Comes
24:55 | Developing Moral Values
37:18 | Elements Needed for Mindset
40:09 | The Gift of Being Present
46:37 | Allow Kids Their Own Path
50:24 | Uncomfortable Breathing
54:26 | Help Non-Fighters Fight Life
QUOTES:
“Martial arts gives you tools. The tools are connection, base, deflection, strategy, emotional control, the capacity for you to use visualization, and other elements.” [5:44]
“So just being prepared, just being talented is not enough. Just being able to focus and be strategically correct is not enough. I have to have the spirituality to say today is a great day to be in a battle.” [9:04]
“I was accepting death in order to be comfortable in hell.” [9:28]
“I noticed my worst enemy at this point was my own mind, playing tricks on me. It tells me I don't have enough, tells me I was tired, tells me that I’m [gonna lose]. So my mind was completely against my purpose.” [14:24]
“I cannot be just a jiu jitsu teacher, I had to be a psychologist. Because I have to approach a guy who stands insecure in a different way, than approach a guy who's just lazy and completely off.” [36:08]
“The real learning of your breathing system is to learn how to maximize your hyperventilation, to cope with the activities you plan to do.” [39:17]
“If you try to hide the emotions from yourself, and try to show everybody you're okay, you're just making a patch which is not working. So I have to feel weak and completely vulnerable.” [41:29]
“Today my day is based on what I can do best to make my best day today.” [44:41]
“What was my biggest lost becomes my biggest sign of how I should do to have a happy life” [45:54]
“Nobody could make me what I am if I was not focused and passionate about it.” [47:42]
“I was seeking for things that were giving me chills and emotions and I love to play with nature, because nature is unbreakable, nature is stronger.” [52:22]
“That sparring session can be very positive for some warriors, but can be jeopardizing a lot of guys were not designed to fight” [58:29]
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Website: www.ricksongracie.com/
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All Comments (21)
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What’s your definition of a Warrior Mindset?
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This man is a genius...at 69 Jiu Jitsu saved my life.I lost my daughter and was in a dark place. Thank you Mr. Gracie.
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I lost my son in 2019...I understand completely how Gracie felt. And my attention has become very present to any situation and has extended to helping others through grief. I am grateful for the time I spent with my son. Thank you sir for sharing your journey. Many blessings.
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Found bjj at the lowest point of my life and can say with complete certainty, it saved my life. Much love
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When I was a kid living in ex USSR I watched this man fighting on a pirate VHS tape copies. Rickson brought a strategy and mindfulness to the totally brutal competition without any rules practically. It was a revolution! A true legend! Thank you for this guest!
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Rickson Gracie and Wim Hof were on parallel paths learning the power of breathwork and the cold. He’s so inspirational. Thanks for having him on!
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“Whenever I fear something, I attack it!” ~ David Goggins
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Everyone knows Rickson is great. But when you learn more about him and his Heritage and his experiences and his constant contributions to the world .. you shake your head and take a deep breath and realize.. we have this great privilege of learning from this great man and legend. Rickson is the best
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Probably one of the most prestigious guests ever, none other than the legend himself. Wow!
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Most people really underestimate the power of breathing exercises. Its understandable - it is hard to believe that something so simple can have such a profound effect
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One of the greatest moments of my life was attending a Rickson Gracie seminar in Richmond, Virginia at the LINXX Academy over 20 years ago. I learned more in 2 days than I’d learned in all the years prior ❤ Rickson is an extraordinary human being.
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He is my greatest martial art role model. He took fighting to an whole other level.
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I started reading “Breathe” last week. I was drawn to it to learn more mental, spiritual and physical resilience as a single parent entrepreneur. It’s riveting, inspiring, and chock full of insights related to mental transcending challenges and embracing this moment. So happy to see Rickson here. Fantastic interview!!
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This is absolutely amazing. I literally just finished Rickson's book, "Breathe", today, then I found this. Hearing Rickson speak about his experiences directly is so powerful after hearing the book first. Wow. Thank you, Rickson, and Tom Bilyeu!
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Most people sit around and wait for inspiration, just some rare people get up and get to work. I may not know you personally, but I believe in you that you will succeed! 🙏
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Rickson Gracie, the man with balls of steel, a heart of gold and discipline like an endless sky, what an amazing guy🤙🏻
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Parabéns Rickson love your overall (life/fighting) approach brah!
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Your focus on hating yesterday is killing your opportunity to love tomorrow. -Gary Vee Have an amazing day! 💜
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What a beautiful soul with great wisdom I enjoyed listening to his story heart warming love and good energy to all the beautiful souls out there 💙💚💜💥✌
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Wow, over 450 fights and undefeated. Don’t mess. Another great interview!
