The core of jiu-jitsu is finding yourself comfortable regardless if the guy wants to punch you in the face, if he wants to head-butt you or throw you on the ground. So that's the concept.
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Seeing Kron trade punches with someone, I don't feel comfortable with that exchange. I'd never do that. But seeing him do that, I see he's confident, he's trained, and he wants to test himself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects the idea of facing challenges with confidence and self-assuredness.
In this quote, Rickson Gracie expresses a sense of discomfort about watching someone, Kron, engage in a physical exchange. However, he recognizes that Kron's actions are rooted in confidence, training, and a desire for self-testing. This highlights the importance of courage and the understanding that stepping out of one's comfort zone can lead to personal growth and the testing of one's skills.
Themes
ConfidenceChallengeTrainingCourageSelf-Testing
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech to encourage people to embrace challenges.
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