Jiu-Jitsu is great for the body and is an exciting adventure of the mind, spirit, and heart. In addition to sharing our experiences, I want to explore the multiple dimensions of Jiu-Jitsu as well as the philosophy, art, science, technique, etc. Most importantly, I want to use words to help define the Jiu-Jitsu we create with our bodies. When you read, the world widens and your mind begins to change a little. As we train hard to change ourselves for the better, we can also change our community!
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When I was living in Japan, I remember seeing the Emirates Team at the Rickson Gracie Cup in 2009. They seemed a little tired being on the road and all, but they were out there competing their hearts out! The enthusiasm, comraderie, and the spirit to compete were not lacking in any of them.
Interestingly, Jiu-Jitsu has become the national sport in the Emirates and has been incorporated into the schools as physical education. The incorporation of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the schools shows that BJJ is more than just a sport, self defense, or martial art. This incorporation shows how jiujitsu helps individuals live a healthier, more fit, and confident lifestyle.
Article Translation: 400 Undefeated Fights! A Special Interview with legendary martial artist Rickson Gracie. "Winning is not the most important thing, rather, it is important to NEVER BE DEFEATED."
"From the moment you are born things don't
go the way you expect them to. It's a continuous
cycle of competition"
Photo by Takahiro Kohara
Q:A life that serves no value to anyone else has no value.
Rickson: When trying to communicate this idea, first I always ask this question. "What is the most important thing to you?"
Then, everyone starts thinking. I hear all these different answers like, family, success, work, health, and I feel the one's who include "My" at the the front of all these responses are headed down the right path. If you are thinking about something aside from yourself, then at some point you've lost confidence in yourself. You lack the purpose to live for yourself.
First, you need to become the best you can be. Then you will be able to do something for others. Finally you can go beyond the frame of "me," and serve as a valuable person to someone else.
A life that serves no value to anyone else has no value. People who only think about themselves, who won't move an inch to help someone else, are just plain selfish. However, building up your strength to eventually help someone is a noble cause. That's why you give yourself priority.
What could you possibly do for your family by living a stressful life, always being tense and nervous, or disliking what you have to do?
Are you really of value to your friends and those who you love? Are you able to perform at work? I'm sure if you just kept forcefully trudging forward you would eventually end up collapsing and breaking down.
If the readers of my book could follow these ideas and become "Modern Day Warriors," I would be very pleased.
Q: So, What are some rules you need to follow to progress as a victorious "Modern Day Warrior?"
Rickson: Well, to attain the power invisible to the eye, you must refine your senses, dedicate yourself, choose the right path as a person, and closely examine things. Understand the circumstances and set up an appropriate plan of attack. You need to attain what you want, and clear the way to find your destiny. What you want, you need to go and get by yourself, without depending on any type of luck.
From the moment you are born, things in life don't go the way you expect them to. life's a continuous cycle of competition.
Even a 2 year old, if they had a 3 year old brother, would get into a tiff taking each others small game or toy. Starting from earning the rights to sit in the passenger seat, countless amounts of matters require competition and are settled as a result of some type of quarrel.
For an only child, the first few years may be rather peaceful, but once they start going to school they will eventually realize that they need to get in line just like everyone else. They will realize that they need to struggle to earn their position, struggle for mastery, and continue to struggle within society to make that something their own.
You need to understand your strengths, and develop an ability to comprehend our society in order to win these struggles and competitions. The initial step in becoming a "modern day warrior" is to do this.
Coming Soon! PART 2:
"The Significance of Present Day Martial Arts and Jiu-Jitsu"
