Rickson Quotes

I see fear as a sign of intelligence, of preservation. — Rickson Gracie

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

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

People are here to serve. We cannot waste potential. — Rickson Gracie

Forgiveness is its own reward. — Rickson Gracie

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

In life, when presented with any situation, breathe, take your time, focus and then decide what to do. — Rickson Gracie

Be positive and the challenge will be easier. — Rickson Gracie

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

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

Study is a life long pursuit. — Rickson Gracie

The search for truth begins in your heart. — Rickson Gracie

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

Our fears don't stop death, they stop life. — Rickson Gracie

If you are ready to die, then you are ready to live. — Rickson Gracie

The opposite of courage is conformity — Rickson Gracie

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

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. — Rickson Gracie

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

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

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

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

Look around and find something for which to be grateful. — Rickson Gracie

Willingness to learn is the mark of a youthful mind. — Rickson Gracie

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

A strong body is a good asset. A strong mind is a very good asset. — Rickson Gracie

Don't be rushed, be sure. — Rickson Gracie

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

Not the past, not the future, life is now. — Rickson Gracie

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

It's all about how I feel about things. I never expect much, I always felt like I obey my heart. — Rickson Gracie

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

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

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

Born to fight.
Learn to win.
Live to help. — Rickson Gracie

It doesn't matter what it is, it becomes better with love. — Rickson Gracie

I don't believe in luck; it's just dedication to the technique plus good physical condition. — Rickson Gracie

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

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

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

Everybody has fear. The difference is that the coward does not control fear and the brave ... gets over it. — Rickson Gracie

If you don't love yourself, who is supposed to do it for you? — Rickson Gracie

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

The biggest gift I received as a martial artist is without a question the capacity to be in peace. — Rickson Gracie