Art Quote by Helio Gracie

“The Jiu Jitsu I created was designed to give the weak ones a chance to face the heavy and strong.” quote by Helio Gracie — Download Open image

“The Jiu Jitsu I created was designed to give the weak ones a chance to face the heavy and strong.”

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“Please keep in mind that no matter how strong, fast or coordinated you are, there is always someone stronger, faster and more coordinated.”

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You should never have a power, in any area, with the purpose of harming someone.

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Jiu Jitsu is a mousetrap. The trap does not chase the mouse. But when the mouse grabs the cheese, the trap plays its role.

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Jiu-Jitsu is like a philosophy. It helps me learn how to face life.

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I don't defeat my opponents, they defeat themselves.

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I created a flag from the sport's dignity. I oversee the name of my family with affection, steady nerves and blood.

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Usually, a well thought answer makes an aggressor think twice.

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Jiu-jitsu is personal efficiency to protect the weaker, which anyone can do. It is the force of leverage against brute force.

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I knew I wasn't going to lose and that was based on the fact that I wanted not to lose.

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For the choke, there are no 'tough guys'

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A real jiu-jitsu fighter does not go around beating people down. Our defense is made to neutralize aggression.

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