I realise now that my jiu-jitsu is much simpler than when I was a purple belt. When I was a purple belt I tried the most amazing moves – I ran a marathon to get five miles away. Now everything is much clearer. You don’t waste time or strength, you just go straight to the point.

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"Fighting is the best thing a man can have in his soul."

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"If you’re an eternal whitebelt you only get better. The moment you believe you’re a master, your downfall is near."

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"If you’re an eternal whitebelt you only get better. The moment you believe you’re a master, your downfall is near. It’s like you’re closing yourself from new knowledge. In my head, I’m a constant, for-life white belt."

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"If you measure it, it will improve."

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