That race you feel you are a part of is happening only in your mind.
The true mark of maturity is when someone hurts you and you try and understand their situation instead of hurting them back.
Treat everyone with love and respect because they are your brother or your sister.
Spend more time in a Jiu Jitsu gi than in street clothes.
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.