A Japanese diplomat and jujitsu expert, Konde Maeda Kome, came to Brazil in the 1920s and there he met my grandfather, Gaston Gracie, who was also a diplomat. My grandfather then became a student of Kome. He passed the jujitsu… — Rickson Gracie Copy Share Image
The most important thing is not victory, the most important thing is don't get defeated. — Rickson Gracie Copy Share Image
I didn't want a girlfriend that had that type of relationship with me, a weak relationship, of not knowing what I do, not being… — Rickson Gracie Copy Share Image
In terms of society, we need positive influences to imbue stronger people - MMA doesn't bring anything to the table for that. — Rickson Gracie Copy Share Image
I try to protect Kron in a way that he won't face the worst challenge in his first MMA fight, and then he will… — Rickson Gracie Copy Share Image
I know this might sound like an exaggeration, but Helio Gracie was to Jiu Jitsu what Albert Einstein was to physics. — Rickson Gracie Copy Share Image
What makes you tough is your mindset and I believe anyone can be tough. — Rickson Gracie Copy Share Image
I believe in a code of honor, my personal Bushido. I'm not in a fight to make blood. I'm there for the technique. — Rickson Gracie Copy Share Image
The biggest gift I received as a martial artist is without a question the capacity to be in peace. — Rickson Gracie Copy Share Image
