Ryron Gracie on Thriving in Adversity, Survival Mindset & The Evolution of Gracie Combatives 2.0
“I don’t defeat my opponents, they defeat themselves.” — Helio Gracie
Built Not Born (Episode X-Ray): Insights from Ryron Gracie on training with GM Helio Gracie, Acceptance and Redefining Victory.
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Ryron Gracie is co-head instructor at Gracie University in Torrance, California.
Ryron is the eldest grandson of Grand Master Helio Gracie, the creator of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and the eldest son of Rorion Gracie, the creator of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship).
Ryron shares stories he never told before about his time living and training with his grandfather, GM Helio Gracie , in Brazil.
3.5 Ideas from Ryron Gracie:
1) Master the Basics
- “My grandfather was such a basic person, he was so good at the basics. I never remember my grandfather trying to impress me with something that was complex. My whole life, all he ever did was impress me with something that was so simple and so basic, like a shifting of your weight or an adjustment of your hand.” — Ryron Gracie
- “Everything was about being efficient, leverage based, self defense mindset and conserving energy. So it kind of infected me.” — Ryron Gracie
2) Perfect One Aspect of Your Game
- “Don’t be too concerned about the “Go! Go! Go! “ mindset. Get into a position and give that position some time and energy. Become fascinated with perfecting one aspect of the game.” — Ryron Gracie
3) Don’t Resist the Position
- “Have the understanding that no matter where you are, there’s something to learn. Be aware of how much you resist positions. And once you’ve accepted the position, you can begin to study it.” — Ryron Gracie
- “When you fall on the ground, don’t become your worst enemy. If you’re uncomfortable on your back, you will give your back.” -Ryron Gracie
3.5) Redefine Victory
- “You need to have more definitions of victory. All that is required is a shift in mindset. And the most important mindset is, “I don’t defeat my opponents, they defeat themselves.” — Ryron Gracie
- “If you do not lose, you can only win.” — Helio Gracie.
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Website: GracieUniversity
Website: Gracie Combatives 2.0
Podcast: Built Not Born (#63)- Ryron Gracie: Mindset, Will Power & The Present Moment
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