Top 49 Quotes & Sayings by Rickson Gracie

Explore popular quotes and sayings by a Brazilian mixed martial artist Rickson Gracie.

Last updated on December 21, 2024.

Rickson Gracie is a Brazilian 9th-degree red belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and a retired mixed martial artist. He is a member of the Gracie family: the third oldest son of Hélio Gracie, brother to Rorion and Relson Gracie, and half-brother to Rolker, Royce, Robin and Royler Gracie. In the 1980s and 1990s, he was widely considered to be the best fighter of the Gracie clan, and one of the toughest in the world. In November 2014 he became an inductee of the Legends of MMA Hall of Fame, alongside Big John McCarthy, Pat Miletich, and Fedor Emelianenko. In July 2017, he was promoted to red belt, the highest ranking in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, but denied the rank as he had not yet met IBJJF time in rank requirements, keeping the belt for when he does.

Brazilian - Mixed martial artist | Born: November 20, 1958

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True strength is not always shown through victory. Stand up, try again and display strength of heart.

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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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If you are ready to die, then you are ready to live.

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Sometimes, you don't have to win, you cannot win. but that has nothing to do with losing.

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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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When I am fighting I am keeping my mind empty for any expectations. I am waiting for something unique, completely new.

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Be positive and the challenge will be easier.

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My code of life and my personal bushido is honour, respect, loyalty, courage and surrender.

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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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A 10,000 mile walk, begins with a single step and continues one step at a time.

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The search for truth begins in your heart.

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I am a shark, the ground is my ocean, and most people can't even swim.

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Born to fight. Learn to win. Live to help.

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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.

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Look around and find something for which to be grateful.

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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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I always keep my mind open. For me, a mind has to work like like a parachute, works only if it's open.

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It doesn’t matter what it is, it becomes better with love.

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Study is a life long pursuit.

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Can I overcome pressure? Yes. This is always my first thought.

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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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Not the past, not the future, life is now.

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When setting a long-term goal, find the pace necessary to achieve it.

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Our fears don't stop death, they stop life.

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A strong body is a good asset. A strong mind is a very good asset.

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If you don’t love yourself, who is supposed to do it for you?

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I see fear as a sign of intelligence, of preservation.

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If you are not comortable to deal with an opponent 50 lbs heavier than you, there is something wrong with your Jiu Jitsu.

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

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If today you have nothing to be happy about, thank God for the potential of tomorrow.

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Willingness to learn is the mark of a youthful mind.

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If you believe, then you have already taken the first step towards your achievement.

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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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The most important thing is not victory, the most important thing is don't get defeated.

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If size mattered, the elephant would be king of the jungle.

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Forgiveness is its own reward.

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A brave man, a real fighter is not measured by how many times he falls, but how many times he stands up.

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People are here to serve. We cannot waste potential.

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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.

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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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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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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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Don't be rushed, be sure.

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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

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Finding the balance between body, mind and spirit is a great achievement.

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What makes you tough is your mindset and I believe anyone can be tough.

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Physical strength (hard work), mental strength (perseverance) and spiritual strength (love & acceptance) are the keys to continuous growth.

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Being in an empty mind increases my intuition, my sense of energy.

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