I don't defeat my opponents, they defeat themselves.

Always assume that your opponent is going to be bigger, stronger and faster than you; so that you learn to rely on technique, timing and leverage rather than brute strength

For the choke, there are no "tough guys". With an arm lock he can be tough and resist the pain. With the choke he just passes out, goes to sleep.

Jiu Jitsu is a mousetrap. The trap does not chase the mouse. But when the mouse grabs the cheese, the trap plays its role.

The Jiu Jitsu I created was designed to give the weak ones a chance to face the heavy and strong.

Jiu-Jitsu is like a philosophy. It helps me learn how to face life.

A real jiu-jitsu fighter does not go around beating people down. Our defense is made to neutralize aggression.

You should never have a power, in any area, with the purpose of harming someone.

Jiu-jitsu is personal efficiency to protect the weaker, which anyone can do. It is the force of leverage against brute force.

To do the right thing at the right season is a great art.

Usually, a well thought answer makes an aggressor think twice.

The most painful moments and memories eventually lead to the greatest strengths and growth in life.

If you can get to be you, why can't I get to be me?

Life is hard. Find some really good people to walk through it with. It makes things a little easier.

Right now, I have some big dreams. But at the same time, if I get annoyed and harassed by the media, I'll just quit. I don't care. We're set for life. I have quite a temper.

A wall is a very big weapon. It's one of the nastiest things you can hit someone with.

The Obama campaign was smarter, quicker on their feet than the Clinton camp.

Your 40s are a major trough. About the age of 50, feelings of satisfaction begin to rebound and keep rising into your 50s, 60s and 70s, with health being a major factor.

You don't need a pickup line. Just glance at a woman from across the room. Glance - don't stare.

I'm a weirdo that goes on stage to make strangers laugh, but if I wasn't working, I would just want to be with my wife and kids. I don't even think I'd want to go out to dinner.

Fear is essential for courage.