Quotes for All
The only guys that make it through are the guys that make it through are the guys that have a complete control of their ego where they tap out in the beginning, all the time, you’re always losing in the beginning… Your ego can get bruised if you don’t have control of it. So what … Read more
I’ve been training in Jiu-jitsu for about six years and I’m very fortunate to live in that world. All the fighters hang out and have lunch together just about every day and trade stories. And I’ve always been fascinated how in the world of Jiu-jitsu in L.A. everybody in the fight world – cops, special … Read more
The essence of jiu-jitsu is philosophy. David Mamet
Sometimes I train in the middle of the night, all on my own. Can’t sleep, don’t want to sleep, get up, go to the gym, work. This is early for me, being here at half ten in the morning, this is really early, and I’m only here because I screwed up yesterday and kept you … Read more
I’m training at everything. Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, striking. Everything. I think to be in the UFC, you have to be well rounded at everything. That’s the goal. CM Punk
Listen Wanderlei, I will do a home invasion on you. I will cut the power to your house and the next thing you’ll hear is me climbing up your stairs in a pair of night vision goggles I bought in the back of Soldier of Fortune magazine. I’ll pick the lock to the master room … Read more
We’re under Rigan Machado, who I think is one of the best jiu jitsu instructors at least in Los Angeles, if not in the world. We have a lot of his instructors here, as well as Japanese jiu jitsu, Japanese judo, and sambo. That was Keanu’s [Reeves] recipe [in John Wick 2]. Chad Stahelski
The ground is my ocean, I’m the shark, and most people don’t even know how to swim. Carlos Machado
My father was a naturalist and a very spiritual person, who had a great desire to pass on his knowledge to others, so that they could receive the benefits of Jiu Jitsu as well. Growing up in this environment, I learned the art of Jiu Jitsu is actually a method through which one strives for … Read more
I’ ve always been a fan of the basics. After you have a good solid foundation of Jiu-Jitsu, the rest comes by instinct. You create, invent. The rest is easy. The difficult part is the beginning. Carlos Gracie, Jr.