--- title: "Best Rickson Gracie Sayings" description: "Rickson Gracie is a Brazilian retired mixed martial artist. He is a member of the Gracie family: the third oldest son of Hélio Gracie, brother to Rorion..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b059/author-rickson-gracie-6658.jpg" --- ![Portrait of Rickson Gracie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b059/author-rickson-gracie-6658.jpg) # Rickson Gracie (1958) Choreographer Brazil **98** quotes in **395** categories Rate this collection: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet Rickson Gracie is a choreographer from Brazil, best known for *Breathe*. ## Quick Facts About Rickson Gracie Born November 21, 1958 Nationality Brazil Profession Choreographer Notable works Breathe ## About Rickson Gracie Rickson Gracie is a Brazilian 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 July 2017, he was promoted to ninth-degree red belt, the second-highest ranking in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. ## Quotes by Rickson Gracie · Page 3 > [If we fight for money, I'll stop hitting you when you ask me to. If we fight for honor, I'll stop hitting…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rickson-gracie/if-we-fight-for-money-i-ll-stop-hitting-you-when-you-ask-me-to-if-we/) [Rickson Gracie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rickson-gracie/) [Art](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/art/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d07/rickson-gracie-6658_art_if-we-fight-for-money-i-ll-stop-hitting_1896586.png) > [I never liked clashing heads - I always liked catching someone when they were distracted, to surprise them.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rickson-gracie/i-never-liked-clashing-heads-i-always-liked-catching-someone-when/) [Rickson Gracie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rickson-gracie/) [Always](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/always/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7ff/rickson-gracie-6658_always_i-never-liked-clashing-heads-i-always-li_3149726.png) > [It's all about your mindset; it's how you think and what you believe, what you're ready for and prepare for, and how…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rickson-gracie/it-s-all-about-your-mindset-it-s-how-you-think-and-what-you-believe/) [Rickson Gracie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rickson-gracie/) [Believe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/believe/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0b1/rickson-gracie-6658_believe_it-s-all-about-your-mindset-it-s-how-you_2432541.png) > [If you are not comortable to deal with an opponent 50 lbs heavier than you, there is something wrong with your Jiu Jitsu.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rickson-gracie/if-you-are-not-comortable-to-deal-with-an-opponent-50-lbs-heavier/) [Rickson Gracie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rickson-gracie/) [Deals](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/deals/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a8b/rickson-gracie-6658_deals_if-you-are-not-comortable-to-deal-with-a_2760617.png) > [If there's no penalty for stalling, fighters will find a way to control the match and the time, looking for a comfort…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rickson-gracie/if-there-s-no-penalty-for-stalling-fighters-will-find-a-way-to/) [Rickson Gracie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rickson-gracie/) [Comfort zone](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/comfort-zone/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/607/rickson-gracie-6658_comfort-zone_if-there-s-no-penalty-for-stalling-fight_1842416.png) > [Metamoris tries, by removing the rules and bringing longer matches, to bring more dynamic matches with more finishes.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rickson-gracie/metamoris-tries-by-removing-the-rules-and-bringing-longer-matches-to/) [Rickson Gracie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rickson-gracie/) [Dynamic](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/dynamic/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/83b/rickson-gracie-6658_dynamic_metamoris-tries-by-removing-the-rules-an_1639597.png) > [Jiu jitsu is the first martial art. It combines the elements of striking, which became karate, with the balance which often become…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rickson-gracie/jiu-jitsu-is-the-first-martial-art-it-combines-the-elements-of/) [Rickson Gracie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rickson-gracie/) [Art](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/art/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/506/rickson-gracie-6658_art_jiu-jitsu-is-the-first-martial-art-it-co_1902419.png) > [In my case, I was representing my family name, honor, legacy... I did not see it as a sport requiring winning or…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rickson-gracie/in-my-case-i-was-representing-my-family-name-honor-legacy-i-did-not/) [Rickson Gracie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rickson-gracie/) [Family](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/family/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/45c/rickson-gracie-6658_family_in-my-case-i-was-representing-my-family_1056662.png) > [I always keep my mind open. For me, a mind has to work like like a parachute, works only if it's open.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rickson-gracie/i-always-keep-my-mind-open-for-me-a-mind-has-to-work-like-like-a/) [Rickson Gracie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rickson-gracie/) [Ifs](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/ifs/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ca6/rickson-gracie-6658_ifs_i-always-keep-my-mind-open-for-me-a-mind_1285443.png) > [Jiu-Jitsu taught me to have respect for the people around me as well as respect for myself. It made me believe in…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rickson-gracie/jiu-jitsu-taught-me-to-have-respect-for-the-people-around-me-as-well/) [Rickson Gracie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rickson-gracie/) [Believe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/believe/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ac5/rickson-gracie-6658_believe_jiu-jitsu-taught-me-to-have-respect-for_2871248.png) > [I cannot say that Bruce Lee is 100% legit, but everything he says has a profound, deep sense of truth.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rickson-gracie/i-cannot-say-that-bruce-lee-is-100-legit-but-everything-he-says-has-a/) [Rickson Gracie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rickson-gracie/) [Bruce](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/bruce/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/518/rickson-gracie-6658_bruce_i-cannot-say-that-bruce-lee-is-100-legit_1643312.png) > [I believe in a code of honor, my personal Bushido. I'm not in a fight to make blood. I'm there for the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rickson-gracie/i-believe-in-a-code-of-honor-my-personal-bushido-i-m-not-in-a-fight/) [Rickson Gracie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rickson-gracie/) [Believe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/believe/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bf2/rickson-gracie-6658_believe_i-believe-in-a-code-of-honor-my-personal_501819.png) > [In terms of society, we need positive influences to imbue stronger people - MMA doesn't bring anything to the table for that.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rickson-gracie/in-terms-of-society-we-need-positive-influences-to-imbue-stronger/) [Rickson Gracie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rickson-gracie/) [Mma](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/mma/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2ed/rickson-gracie-6658_mma_in-terms-of-society-we-need-positive-inf_237503.png) > [You should have the option to say 'come on, if you don't fight the way people expect you to, go home. You're…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rickson-gracie/you-should-have-the-option-to-say-come-on-if-you-don-t-fight-the-way/) [Rickson Gracie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rickson-gracie/) [Disqualified](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/disqualified/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2db/rickson-gracie-6658_disqualified_you-should-have-the-option-to-say-come-o_752845.png) > [The journey has to be based on passion. Put yourself in something you love to do. If you love what you do…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rickson-gracie/the-journey-has-to-be-based-on-passion-put-yourself-in-something-you/) [Rickson Gracie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rickson-gracie/) [Able](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/able/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e48/rickson-gracie-6658_able_the-journey-has-to-be-based-on-passion-p_1886970.jpg) > [Every average person could learn and enjoy the ability to deal with situations and come out victorious. The idea of the martial…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rickson-gracie/every-average-person-could-learn-and-enjoy-the-ability-to-deal-with/) [Rickson Gracie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rickson-gracie/) [Ability](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/ability/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7f2/rickson-gracie-6658_ability_every-average-person-could-learn-and-enj_894157.png) > [I work out for about an hour each day on the mat. I do exercises that use my bodyweight, then I practice…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rickson-gracie/i-work-out-for-about-an-hour-each-day-on-the-mat-i-do-exercises-that/) [Rickson Gracie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rickson-gracie/) [Day](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/day/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9a2/rickson-gracie-6658_day_i-work-out-for-about-an-hour-each-day-on_2391071.png) > [True strength is not always shown through victory. Stand up, try again and display strength of heart.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rickson-gracie/true-strength-is-not-always-shown-through-victory-stand-up-try-again/) [Rickson Gracie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rickson-gracie/) [Art](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/art/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ce2/rickson-gracie-6658_art_true-strength-is-not-always-shown-throug_1836295.png) ## Rickson Gracie by topic [Wrestling (28)](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/wrestling/rickson-gracie/) [Art (23)](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/art/rickson-gracie/) [Mma (18)](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/mma/rickson-gracie/) [Martial arts (18)](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/martial-arts/rickson-gracie/) [Inspirational (15)](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/inspirational/rickson-gracie/) [Life (12)](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/life/rickson-gracie/) [Fight (10)](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/fight/rickson-gracie/) ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "ItemList", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rickson-gracie/#itemlist", "name": "Rickson Gracie Quotes", "numberOfItems": 18, "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "If we fight for money, I'll stop hitting you when you ask me to. 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