If you count all fights like everybody else does, including Rickson, who says he has 400 fights; if you count like that, I have a million. — Helio Gracie Copy Share Image
“Please keep in mind that no matter how strong, fast or coordinated you are, there is always someone stronger, faster and more coordinated.” — Helio Gracie Copy Share Image
You should never have a power, in any area, with the purpose of harming someone. — Helio Gracie Copy Share Image
Jiu Jitsu is a mousetrap. The trap does not chase the mouse. But when the mouse grabs the cheese, the trap plays its role. — Helio Gracie Copy Share Image
The Jiu Jitsu I created was designed to give the weak ones a chance to face the heavy and strong. — Helio Gracie Copy Share Image
I created a flag from the sport's dignity. I oversee the name of my family with affection, steady nerves and blood. — Helio Gracie Copy Share Image
If you count all fights like everybody else does, including Rickson, who says he has 400 fights; if you count like that, I have… — Helio Gracie Copy Share Image
Jiu-jitsu is personal efficiency to protect the weaker, which anyone can do. It is the force of leverage against brute force. — Helio Gracie Copy Share Image
I knew I wasn't going to lose and that was based on the fact that I wanted not to lose. — Helio Gracie Copy Share Image
A real jiu-jitsu fighter does not go around beating people down. Our defense is made to neutralize aggression. — Helio Gracie Copy Share Image
Always assume that your opponent is going to be bigger, stronger and faster than you; so that you learn to rely on technique, timing… — Helio Gracie Copy Share Image
For the choke, there are no "tough guys". With an arm lock he can be tough and resist the pain. With the choke he… — Helio Gracie Copy Share Image
