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

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

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.

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

I created a flag from the sport's dignity. I oversee the name of my family with affection, steady nerves and blood.

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

I knew I wasn't going to lose and that was based on the fact that I wanted not to lose.