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399: Live With The Confidence of a Black Belt, Learn With The Humility of a White Belt. With Rener Gracie

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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  • Jujitsu teaches interconnectedness of moves, principles, and their application in combat and everyday life.
  • Gracie family transformed jujitsu, allowing smaller individuals to overcome larger opponents.

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The Evolution of Jujitsu and Its Impact on Life

Jujitsu is often seen as more than just a martial art, with practitioners recognizing its correlation to various aspects of life. The speaker shares personal experiences of being introduced to jujitsu and how it transformed their life. They highlight the interconnectedness of jujitsu moves, the underlying principles of the art, and the application of these principles in both combat and everyday life. The speaker also discusses the philosophy behind jujitsu and how it changes one's approach to problems, interactions with others, and self-awareness.

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