#53: Richard Bresler - Becoming Rorion Gracie's First Student, Jiu Jitsu in America, UFC 1, and the True Purpose of Gracie Jiu Jitsu

Richard Bressler is widely recognized as the first American student of Gracie Jiu Jitsu. He worked closely alongside Rorion Gracie, helping to grow Jiu-Jitsu from the Gracie Garages in Southern California to the early days of the UFC. 

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OUTLINE:

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(0:00) Intro

(02:00) What is mastery? 

(10:00) Who needs Jiu-Jitsu? 

(20:00) Aggressive machismo on the mats and how to deal with it 

(30:00) How Jiu-Jitsu helps you relax in stressful situations

(40:00) Protecting yourself. Does Jiu-Jitsu work? 

(50:00) Why basics matter 

(01:00:00) Black belts using pepper spray? 

(01:10:00) Why students burn out 

(01:20:00) Longevity, Neurosoma, and injuries 

(01:35:00) Finding sobriety 

(01:50:00) Managing mental demons through Jiu-Jitsu 

(01:55:00) The future of Jiu-Jitsu

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