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    Breathe: A Life in Flow
    Breathe: A Life in Flow
    Breathe: A Life in Flow
    Audiobook6 hours

    Breathe: A Life in Flow

    Written by Rickson Gracie and Peter Maguire

    Narrated by Fred Sanders

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    About this audiobook

    From legendary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA master Rickson Gracie comes a riveting, insightful memoir that weaves together the story of Gracie’s stunning career with the larger history of the Gracie family dynasty and the founding of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, showing how the connection between mind and body can be harnessed for success both inside and outside the ring.

    Undefeated from the late 1970s through his final fight in the Tokyo Dome in 2000, Rickson Gracie amassed hundreds of victories in the street, on the mat, at the beach, and in the ring. He has joined the pantheon that includes Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, and Jackie Chan as one of the most famous martial artists of the twentieth century. Jiu-Jitsu, the fighting style developed and pioneered by his family, has become one of the world’s most prominent martial arts, and Vale Tudo, the “anything goes” style of Brazilian street fighting over which the Gracies had a monopoly, was an early precursor to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Simply put, without the Gracie family, there would be no sport of “MMA,” no 4-billion-dollar UFC empire, and no “Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu” at strip malls all across America.

    In Breathe, for the first time, Rickson will share the full story of how his father and uncles came to develop Jiu-Jitsu, what it was like to grow up among several generations of world-renowned fighters from the Gracie clan, and the principles and skills that guided him to his undefeated record. From learning to assert himself on the streets of Rio to gaining fame and honor in Japan and emerging through heartbreaking tragedy, the martial arts master shares tales of overcoming challenges, extolling universal virtues and showing readers how pride and ego are the enemies of success. 

    With profound insights into the sport and way of life that only a studied legend can provide, Breathe is an entertaining and magnified view of an enduring legacy as well as an inspiring tale of weathering life’s complexities and overcoming them with style and grace.

    Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperAudio
    Release dateAug 10, 2021
    ISBN9780063018983
    Breathe: A Life in Flow
    Author

    Rickson Gracie

    Rickson Gracie is the New York Times bestselling author of Breathe. The leader of the most prominent martial arts family of all time, Gracie reigned as world Jiu Jitsu champion in both the middle heavy weight and open divisions for almost two decades. Since retiring with an undefeated record, he has focused on unifying and spreading his family martial art through his Global Jiu Jitsu Federation. 

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    What our readers think

    Readers find this title to be a very interesting and inspiring read. It provides deep life lessons on spirituality, personal-sacrifice, self-control, grief, and relationships. The book is highly recommended for anyone, especially those passionate about martial arts. It offers insight into the sport and the mindset of a legendary practitioner. The author's honesty and approach to overcoming difficulties are appreciated by readers. Overall, this book is reflective, insightful, and eye-opening, making it a must-read for BJJ practitioners and anyone interested in the Gracie family and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

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    • 5/5
      Rickson Gracie was my teacher in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu at both his West Los Angeles and Pacific Palisades jiu jitsu Academy. In this book is some of Rickson finest work. I remember training under Rickson and watching his oldest son Rockson Gracie train with the adult classes that is Pacific Palisades Jiu-Jitsu school. It was right before Rickson final fight in Tokyo Japan . Rockson, using the jiu-jitsu and breathing techniques that is father taught him totally controlled the MMA fighters that were showing up to Rickson school. This is the book you want ~ if you cannot train with Rickson Gracie. As a student of yoga since the 1970s from the Chinmaya Mission India. Studying the ancient breathing techniques of yoga and then from Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Grandmaster Rickson Gracie. I have discovered at breathing is a very important factor with Rickson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Now please enjoy this book from my teacher Grand Master Rickson Gracie.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      "Pure Bushido...this book is a must listen and study for the modern budoka!!!"

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Wow these are powerful words that everyone (not just martial artists) need to know and practice
    • 5/5
      An amazing account of a true modern day Samurai! This book is already helping me become a better Jiu-Jitsu student and a better person in life. Rickson life is very inspiring.
      Muito obrigado Mestre Rickson!
    • 5/5
      This guy is a real man listen to this book
    • 5/5
      Very interesting read. Even if you're not a big martial arts fan, Rickson's story is an inspiring listen. There are plenty of deep life lessons on spirituality, personal-sacrifice, self-control, grief, and relationships in the internet age. I would recommend to anyone.
    • 4/5
      I rather enjoyed this book. Simple man telling his very tough life. I practice Jiu Jitsu so I am most certainly biased but if you want to see what true dedication looks life over someone’s life then this is a good read.
    • 5/5
      Great Read! From one of the greatest jiu-jitsu practitioners ever! This is great for anyone and for those already involved.
    • 5/5
      Very good. Had a hard and beautiful life. Enjoy this book
    • 5/5
      This book was reflective, insightful, and eye-opening for a bjj white belt who can barely roll 5 rounds. Rickson Gracie is a legend from a legendary family and gives his view of old-school bjj culture. Nowadays he teaches fundamentals to beginners and takes instagram pics with his wife Cassia to sell his brand, but this book helped me appreciate Gracie jiu jitsu and inspired me to become more spiritual through yoga asana.
    • 5/5
      Gave me insight into a sport I'm passionate in. Thank you Rickson Gracie. - Zeph.
    • 5/5
      Fantastic book; great first hand insight to the Gracie family! I enjoyed the book and would recommend it to anyone who trains or has an interest in Brazilian (Gracie) Jiu Jitsu
    • 5/5
      Was a great peep into the mindset and habits that made a legend so great
    • 5/5
      A must read for any BJJ practitioner! I loved learning how Rickson would integrate his BJJ philosophy into his daily life. I also enjoyed learning about his childhood, the challenges his faced and appreciated the life lessons he openly and honestly shares. I finished this in just over a day, this is an easy 5 star for me! GS4L
    • 5/5
      Must read. Must read. Must read. Must read. Must read.
    • 4/5
      Not what I expected can be added information about breathing
    • 5/5
      When will this book be made available on scribd in “our country?”
    • 5/5
      Worth multiple reads.
      -This book reveals a critical part of the roots of BJJ.
      -If you practice BJJ, Rickson’s story is a history of the years before the publicity of UFC 1 and Japan’s Pride.
      - Rickson reveals the psychological side of his BJJ practice.
      - Finally, and most importantly to me, he is honest in this book. Here are triumphs and tragedies of his life. And his approach to overcome the difficulties of life.
      I will buy the hard copy for my library.
      Thank you Rickson Gracie.