Our Favorite Quotes From Martial Arts Champions

Throughout our years training both ourselves and our students in martial arts, we’ve done a ton of research to learn from the best. As a result, we’ve come across some incredible quotes from martial arts champions that continue to inspire us each and every day! Now, we’d like for them to inspire you. See below for 10 quotes from martial artists that have motivated us the most (yes, Bruce Lee inspires us a ton!):

Bruce Lee Quotes

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“Defeat is a state of mind; no one is ever defeated until defeat has been accepted as reality.”

“Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.”

“Learning is never cumulative, it is a movement of knowing which has no beginning and no end.”

“Absorb what is useful, discard what is not, add what is uniquely your own.”

Additional Motivational Quotes From Martial Artists

“Competition starts the moment you open your eyes in the morning. If you have that mindset, you’ll be closer to victory.” – Saulo Ribeiro

“Learn to start over. After a tough defeat, be at the academy the next day to work on your mistakes.” – Marcio Feitosa

“Champions seek tough training partners in the academy. They go for the challenge. The power of the will needs to be greater than the fear of losing or the vanity of being seen as a champion.”
– Carlos Gracie Jr.

“In training, bring your body and mind to their limits. Competition will look easier the harder your training is.” – Braulio Estima

“Champions need to be patient. Like a drowning man, if you make wrong decisions and waste energy you will sink faster, but if you keep calm and follow a plan the chances of surviving increase.” – Roger Gracie

Do you have another favorite quote that encourages you to do your best when training in martial arts? If so, be sure to share it with us on Facebook, Twitter or Google+!

Renzo Gracie NH offers Jiu Jitsu, cardio kickboxing and various other self defense classes to students of all ages in Exeter and Salem, NH. For more information about the programs offered, please call (603) 777-2775 today.

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