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Helio Gracie’s Perspective on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

By Ruben Avila · June 1, 2017 · @RubenEAvila

Helio Gracie Quote on the Intent of Jiu Jitsu

Jiu-Jitsu is for the protection of the individual: the older man, the weak, the child, the lady, and the young woman; anyone who doesn’t have the physical attributes to defend themselves.

— Helio Gracie

Jiu-Jitsu is for the protection of the individual: the older man, the weak, the child, the lady, and the young woman; anyone who doesn't have the physical attributes to defend themselves.Click To Tweet

Roger Gracie Quote on Fighting

By Ruben Avila · May 31, 2017 · @RubenEAvila

People perceive fighting in different ways. One may see the primal nature of fighting, and another the artistic nature of fighting. I see it as a pure artistic way that a true martial artist can display his art.

— Roger Gracie

People perceive fighting in different ways. One may see the primal nature of fighting, and another the artistic nature of fighting. I see it as a pure artistic way that a true martial artist can display his art.Click To Tweet