Rener Gracie, BJJ black belt instructor, has helped develop top UFC competitors. Talks about origins of Gracie jujitsu, significance of starting as a white belt, evolving online jiu-jitsu and Gracie Combatives program. Also discusses standing up to bullies, importance of jujitsu training for police officers, creating a functional hoodie, principles of jujitsu, understanding others and resolving customer issues, trust at Gracie University, success of Gracie Breakdown YouTube channel and strategic thinking in jujitsu.

Rener Gracie, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu expert and co-owner of Gracie University, shares how principles from jiu-jitsu like timing, leverage, and positioning can be applied to overcome obstacles in business and life. They discuss the impact of their Brazilian Jiu Jitsu videos and highlight the importance of creating a strong foundation. Rener also shares a story of turning a negative experience into a positive one and explores the application of principles like the Kazushi, clock, and river principles in overcoming challenges.

Rener Gracie, jiu-jitsu and leadership expert, shares principles of jiu-jitsu applied to leadership and personal growth, the qualities of a u-focused and systematic leader, the importance of systems in leadership, transforming frustration into innovation, and effective leadership and selling with passion.

Joining us today is Rener Gracie, World Champion in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and connected to the roots of the UFC. Listen as we discuss core principles of Jiu-Jitsu philosophy, life lessons from Jiu-Jitsu, holistic approach to wellness, effective communication and conflict resolution. Discover the transformative power of Jiu Jitsu, the importance of boundary setting, building confidence, empowering others, and defining greatness.

Sam Harris speaks with Rener Gracie about police procedure and about the special relevance of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for safely controlling resisting suspects. If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player is BLACK, you can SUBSCRIBE to gain access to all full-length episodes at samharris.org/subscribe.

Rener Gracie discusses how Jiu-Jitsu training can positively impact intimate relationships and overall life performance. He shares a powerful story of a bullied student who found confidence and empowerment through Jiu-Jitsu, highlighting the importance of setting boundaries and asserting oneself.

Rener Gracie, head instructor at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy, discusses the history and effectiveness of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He explains the differences between sport and self-defense BJJ, the confidence gained from learning self-defense, and its impact on life. The podcast also covers finding the right Gracie school, exploring online training options, and a new business venture.

Rener Gracie, Jiu-jitsu master leveraging martial arts principles, shares a story of turning a scathing review into a positive outcome by actively listening and taking responsibility. He emphasizes the power of understanding, connecting, and seeking to understand first before responding.

In this special episode, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu expert Rener Gracie breaks down five real self-defense scenarios. Topics covered include self-defense misconceptions, handling unruly individuals in public places, the importance of close distance in self-defense, self-defense techniques like the rear naked chokehold and shoulder slip, and innovative apparel options like the hoodie with a unique backpack feature. The episode also introduces the Sleeper Hold travel pillow and discusses their experience on Shark Tank.

Rener Gracie, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and entrepreneur, shares insights from his journey of coaching elite UFC fighters and creating innovative products like the Quikflip. He discusses how the strategic thinking in jiu-jitsu parallels business success and promotes personal empowerment through self-defense training. The conversation highlights overcoming fears, the importance of community in martial arts, and the transformative lessons from jiu-jitsu that apply to life and entrepreneurship. Plus, get a glimpse of his quirky solution for better travel sleep with the Sleeper Hold pillow!