Renzo Gracie is one of the most beloved – and most charismatic – BJJ athletes and coaches in the world. His love for the Gentle Art knows no limits, as he’s said in an interview for the Frota Academy:
“Jiu-Jitsu is… Everything I am. It’s like I’m Jiu-Jitsu and Jiu-Jitsu is me. The reality is, if you take Jiu-Jitsu out of me, I don’t see.
I apply Jiu-Jitsu not only on the mats, not only when I’m fighting… But I apply Jiu-Jitsu really in everything. Really in all situations.
Jiu-Jitsu is a foundation of a huge building. It’s a way of life.”
He is grateful for being a part of Jiu-Jitsu history and for the opportunity to transfer knowledge:
“One thing that I see that has been of importance through my family is – keeping the knowledge alive. Strengthening the spine of this amazing sport.
I feel very honored to be a link on this amazing chain of relatives and people, and those who will come after me to keep teaching Jiu-Jitsu, to keep passing the knowledge forward.”
And Renzo did just that. Here he demonstrates a very sneaky, secret choke from side control using no other than his cousin Royler Gracie.
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Sloth Jiu-Jitsu: you can be slow and unathletic and still kick butt in Jiu-Jitsu.
