

399: Live With The Confidence of a Black Belt, Learn With The Humility of a White Belt. With Rener Gracie
94 snips Aug 16, 2023
Rener Gracie, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and co-owner of Gracie University, shares his transformative journey in martial arts. He discusses the psychological benefits of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, emphasizing resilience and personal growth. Rener highlights the importance of humility in mastering new skills while advocating for enhanced jiu-jitsu training for police officers to improve community relations. He also illuminates innovative educational approaches, such as online curriculums, and the Gracie Bully Proof program designed for children's self-defense and conflict resolution.
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Helio's Jiu-Jitsu Origin
- Rener Gracie describes Helio Gracie's journey into Jiu-Jitsu.
- Helio, initially frail, adapted Jiu-Jitsu for his physique and became a champion.
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu's Revolution
- Jocko recounts the revolutionary impact of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.
- Early Gracie challenge matches and the first UFC showcased its effectiveness.
Jiu-Jitsu's Transformative Power
- Rener explains Jiu-Jitsu's addictive nature and its impact on one's operating system.
- It changes how people handle problems, others, and themselves.