When I tap, it means I've accepted the technique, learned the lesson and look to apply the experience next time I step on the mat. I never give up.

The [IBJJF] medal has zero value. It means as much as this tablecloth right here, but people still kill themselves to try to get those medals.

I do Jiu Jitsu so I can protect you when I fight you.

Once you learn to remain calm under the stressful circumstances of a fight, you will have no trouble remaining calm under the stressful circumstances of life.

Treat everyone with love and respect because they are your brother or your sister.

The true mark of maturity is when someone hurts you and you try and understand their situation instead of hurting them back.

That race you feel you are a part of is happening only in your mind.

Jiu Jitsu is about waiting for the right time to do the right move.

Those who rush are the same ones who lack technique.

When it comes to training I do that through teaching.

Spend more time in a Jiu Jitsu gi than in street clothes.

Endeavour to explore the surrounding world, try to do your best and jump over you head, only in that case you'll achieve a result.

The friendships which last are those wherein each friend respects the other's dignity to the point of not really wanting anything from him.

Poverty makes you sad as well as wise.

Make your decision for what is right not expedient, and wash your mind of all compromise.

We were just a little immature in the past. I think we actually wanted to create difficult situations for ourselves just to be able to use that emotion for stimulation.

I just can't perform well unless I'm wearing jeans.

It’s funny. I don’t like onions but I like onion rings. What’s up with that?

Listening to people keeps them entertained.

You knock at the door of Reality. You shake your thought wings, loosen your shoulders, and open.

Painting is as close as a person can get to actually capturing the heat of the moment.