400 Undefeated Fights! Special Interview(Part 4) with Legendary Martial Artist Rickson Gracie
"Become a 'Modern Samurai' that Fights for your own Joy"
Q: Are you ever going to step in the ring again?
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Rickson Gracie (Pronounced Hick-son) Born: November, 21 1959. Nationality: Brazil. Jiu-Jitsu Practitioner. Known as Prodigal master of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu after leaving a mark in history though MMA. Established the JJFJ (Jiu-Jitsu Federation of Japan) and serves as the President. Photo by Takahiro Kohara |
My life as a Combat Martial Artist has come to an end, but my days are much more exciting then they have ever been. I also have plenty of goals and objectives in mind.
I plan on living another 50 years or so (laughs). So, I hope to be noticed from here on out as well.
Q: What do you mean by "days that are much more exciting?"
Let's just say that I live a life prioritizing what I love most.
First of all, that means seeing if there is something I can do to help others. Striving to be involved in an activity where I can be a good example to countless number of people.
It also means living my own lifestyle. I feel that it's important to create my own lifestyle to do good work and be a positive influence towards other people.
The focal point of that activity is "Jiu-Jitsu."
From now on, I also want to expand aspects of Jiu-Jitsu as a self-defence in addition to competition and sport Jiu-Jitsu. I feel as though I am getting just as much joy and maybe even more from Jiu-Jitsu as I did when I was a competitor.
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Eliot Kelly
Eliot Kelly
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