Professor Ryron Gracie is the grandson of Grandmaster Helio Gracie and one of the leading resources for self defense focused Jiu-Jitsu. He talks about the pros and cons of competing, how his family nurtured Jiu-Jitsu among the younger generation and more! Click “read more” for show notes!

SHOW NOTES:

Growing up in the Gracie family

The value he places on his competitive accomplishments

The dynamic of great teachers and great competitors

Does competition push some people away from Jiu-Jitsu?

Training martial artists vs training fighters

How his family cultivated a passion for Jiu-Jitsu within the younger generation

How to properly encourage your child in Jiu-Jitsu

Considering the feelings of your students

Competing while his grandfather was watching

The special expectations Grandmaster Helio had of him

The 5 words Grandmaster Helio said to him that had great impact on his Jiu-Jitsu

Finding your definition of what Jiu-Jitsu is

Why he rolls like an 80 year old twice a week

Working with Law Enforcement

How much Jiu-Jitsu do you need to defend yourself against an untrained attacker?

Is a lack of adequate hand to hand training causing more police shootings?

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