You only live once!
When I received word that Royce Gracie was giving a seminar in Portugal, I didn't hesitate and booked the seminar immediately. As a family, we turned it into a road trip. A tough 2400 km drive, but that didn't deter us. For such exceptional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu occasions, I'm always willing to go the distance.
Now, you're probably wondering why I would drive 2400 km for a seminar. The reason is that Royce Gracie is a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu legend. He is one of the most important figures in the history of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).
Winner of the first UFC tournaments and fought against people who were many times heavier, without rules and time limits.
It was an honor to learn from him. After 10 years of Jiu-Jitsu training, it's not so much the techniques themselves that are special to me. It's primarily the insight and philosophy combined with experience that a legend like Royce Gracie carries with him.
I pass these principles on to my students.

This article was originally published in Dutch. Read the Dutch original.



