400 Undefeated Fights! The legendary Martial Artist
Rickson Gracie Special Interview (2)
"What has been Lost in Present Day Martial Arts"
An interview with Rickson Gracie brought to you in a four part series. In part two, we will find out what the legendary Martial Artist thinks about the current state of Martial Arts as well as his commentary on what Jiu-Jitsu means.
Q: In part one we heard your thoughts on the "Japanese people," what are your thoughts on the current state of Martial Arts ?
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| Rickson Gracie Born: Nov. 21, 1959 Country: Brazil Jiu-Jitsu Practitioner |
As these types of fight promotions continued to move forward, fighters began to take on a comprehensive approach to training. Fighters well versed in striking began to develop their grappling skills, and fighters well versed in grappling began to improve their striking skills.
Much of Martial Arts has followed this trend, and these days everyone seems to have the same style of fighting. As a result of intertwining all these styles of martial arts and techniques, the most important element has become the fighter himself.
Q: Ultimately it comes down to how good the individual is, right?
Rickson: Exactly. Mixed Martial Arts has become the ultimate new sport. Limitations on movement, rules, regulations, and technique don't seem as restricted as in the past. Therefore, it's a battle to see how strong the individual can become.
The match is decided by these elements; How strong you are, how resilient you are, how fast you are, and how efficient you are.
Mixed Martial Arts has come down the defining the individual. I say this because no one is capable of learning all these skills within different disciplines of Martial Arts.
Up Next Part (2-B): "Being a Fighter, the Beauty of Hand-to-Hand Combat and the artistic nature has completely changed."
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Translation by:
Eliot Kelly
Eliot Kelly
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