Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Rickson Gracie interview on modern BJJ

Artikel ini kami copy dari blog Matt Thornton founder SBG. Bagaimana pandangan Rickson Gracie tentang MMA modern, silahkan disimak:

As many SBGr’s may know, the ideas of SBG founder Matt Thornton’s first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu coach Rickson Gracie, have played a large role in shaping the philosophy of our organization.
Here are a few links to some recent Rickson interviews:
 
In my opinion, that’s something that downgrades the image of martial arts. It’s something I just don’t believe is a reference for kids….Today, MMA has simply turned into a circus, extreme, violent, and sensationalist, which only attracts people who like barbarianism and all that blood…My philosophy is to bring to Jiu-Jitsu, for those interested in martial arts, a transparent philosophy, one where he can apply it to defend himself. One he can use to teach to his children, so that his son becomes a better person within society, whether he’s a doctor or a fighter with balance, with force, with dignity, and with respect. That’s my life’s motivation. It’s not to make one, two, or five million dollars, to stick my face out there, just to be part of a circus, which doesn’t mean a thing to me…….I think MMA is just a Roman arena today, where people go to see heads roll, blood spill, whatever, and everyone applauds. In fact, you’re creating an environment there where you’re setting a bad example for young people. Because those who think that being an MMA champion, besides the money, means something are totally mistaken. Everybody likes to watch Mike Tyson, but nobody wants to be like Mike Tyson or be his student. Everybody likes to watch Frank Mir or Brock Lesnar, but everyone sees these guys’ weaknesses, while at the same time they think these guys are incredible. So I don’t think that’s what it’s all about. One lacks humility, the other has no respect for others.“     -Rickson Gracie