Top 50 Rickson Gracie Quotes (2025 Update)

1. “Our fears don’t stop death, they stop life.”

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2. “I am a shark, the ground is my ocean, and most people can’t even swim.”

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3. “If size mattered, the elephant would be king of the jungle.”

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4. “Not the past, not the future, life is now.”

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5. “A strong body is a good asset. A strong mind is a very good asset.”

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6. “The journey has to be based on passion. Put yourself in something you love to do. If you love what you do you’re able to dedicate yourself, overcome obstacles.”

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7. “A brave man, a real fighter is not measured by how many times he falls, but how many times he stands up.”

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8. “Self-defence, self-confidence, discipline and self control. The values you learn are priceless.”

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9. “If you are ready to die, then you are ready to live.”

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10. “In life, when presented with any situation, breathe, take your time, focus and then decide what to do.”

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11. “If you believe, then you have already taken the first step towards your achievement.”

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12. “True strength is not always shown through victory. Stand up, try again and display strength of heart.”

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13. “Sometimes, you don’t have to win, you cannot win. but that has nothing to do with losing.”

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14. “The opposite of courage is conformity.”

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15. “My code of life and my personal bushido is honour, respect, loyalty, courage and surrender.”

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16. “Finding the balance between body, mind and spirit is a great achievement.”

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17. “A 10,000 mile walk, begins with a single step and continues one step at a time.”

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18. “Jiu-jitsu puts you completely in the moment, where you must have a complete focus on finding a solution to the problem. This trains the mind to build that focus, to increase your awareness, your capacity to solve problems.”

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19. “I see fear as a sign of intelligence, of preservation.”

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20. “When setting a long-term goal, find the pace necessary to achieve it.”

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21. “Study is a life long pursuit.”

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22. “I always keep my mind open. For me, a mind has to work like like a parachute, works only if it’s open.”

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23. “What makes you tough is your mindset and I believe anyone can be tough.”

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24. “The biggest gift I received as a martial artist is without a question the capacity to be in peace.”

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25. “If you are not comortable to deal with an opponent 50 lbs heavier than you, there is something wrong with your Jiu Jitsu...”

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26. “Being in an empty mind increases my intuition, my sense of energy.”

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27. “My inspiration’s coming from nature, I love nature and all the expressions, I love art, I love expressions of beauty. It’s part of my life, being engaged in the moment.”

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28. “Don’t be rushed, be sure.”

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29. “Can I overcome pressure? Yes. This is always my first thought.”

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30. “Willingness to learn is the mark of a youthful mind.”

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31. “When I am fighting I am keeping my mind empty for any expectations. I am waiting for something unique, completely new.”

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32. “Be positive and the challenge will be easier.”

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33. “People are here to serve. We cannot waste potential.”

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34. “The most important thing is not victory, the most important thing is don’t get defeated.”

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35. “Forgiveness is its own reward.”

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36. “When you are on the ground, only one of you two can be comfortable at any one time. Either you are comfortable or the opponent is. Your job is to transfer the comfortable from him to you in every position.”

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37. “If today you have nothing to be happy about, thank God for the potential of tomorrow.”

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38. “The search for truth begins in your heart.”

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39. “It doesn’t matter what it is, it becomes better with love.”

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40. “I don’t believe in luck; it’s just dedication to the technique plus good physical condition.”

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41. “Look around and find something for which to be grateful.”

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42. “If you don’t love yourself, who is supposed to do it for you?”

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43. “If you push kids too hard, too young, they will quit forever. Parents should never burden their kids with their unfulfilled ambitions, frustrations, anxiety, or any other form of emotional baggage. The parents’ support must be consistent. The most important thing is that the child gets the experience – win, lose, or draw – without judgment.”

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44. “Happiness is not a static thing. You have to work at it by confronting and overcoming challenges.”

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45. “For young kids, Jiu Jitsu should be nothing more than a fun form of recreation that introduces them to the movements through games and structured play. As they get older, you can introduce more Jiu Jitsu, but it should be playful.”

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46. “Nothing can be a hundred percent positive or a hundred percent negative.”

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47. “A father must accept his children for who they are, not who he would like them to be.”

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48. “My dad believed that if your mind and will are not strong, you’ll spend your entire life getting carried away by your desires and weaknesses. You’ll spend your whole life paying for things you don’t want.”

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49. “My biggest personal breakthrough came after realizing that my life was less important than my mission.”

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50. “There are so many wonderful things that are impossible to experience on a screen: jumping into a cold river, making the drop on a big wave, and walking in the rain are just a few.”

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