Royce Gracie: The Jiu Jitsu Legend on Family, Parenting and Competition

Podcast Notes Key Takeaways Jiu jitsu is a way of life to the Gracie family, not a mere hobby or professionRoyce’s father adapted Gracie jiu jitsu to rely more on leverage and technique rather than strength because he was smaller and weaker than his siblingsThe Gracie family believes in leading by example rather than relying on lectures or arbitrary punishments to teach their kids“I can teach you, I can show it to you, but at the end of the day you are the one that has to do it” – Royce Gracie“People get raised in a bubble that gets too soft, and they don’t know the outside world or how it works” – Royce GracieYou should cultivate a relationship with struggle; fearing struggle won’t make your problems disappear and will probably make them worseThe greatest strength in life is the ability to strive everyday through the blood, sweat, and tearsEmotional management is one of the most critical aspects of successDon’t seek to control what you feel, but manage how you respond to your emotionsWithout character and morals professional success is meaninglessA warrior is anyone who dares to be different and pushes forward despite their fearsWithout compassion you can’t be a warrior because you need something to fight foreval(ez_write_tag([[728,90],'podcastnotes_org-medrectangle-3','ezslot_0',122,'0','0']));

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World renowned champion Royce Gracie is not only one of the most influential figures in Jiu Jitsu and MMA but he is also a father, a teacher, a prankster and someone who looks at life clearly. He shares his feelings about so many different dimensions in life - and then Laird Hamilton joins the conversation and the two of them discuss what it takes to approach your craft at the highest level and to incorporate the attributes of a warrior. Enjoy!

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