Ultimate Fighting Champion - Royce Gracie "the most influential figure in the history of modern MMA"

Show #67  - Ultimate Fighting Champion - Royce Gracie "the most influential figure in the history of modern MMA" Royce Gracie was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is one of nine children, seven of whom are boys. His training in Jiu-Jitsu began at a very early age as a game with his father Helio. He never pushed any of the children to take formal classes until they wanted to do so. However, they often went to the Academy in Rio after school and on weekends. Royce’s reputable career as a fighter began in 1993 after defeating three opponents in the first Ultimate Fighting Championship in Denver, Colorado. His brother Rorion came up with this innovative challenge as a way to show Gracie Jiu-Jitsu to the world. Discipline after discipline was defeated by the slight 6’1”, 180 pound Royce Gracie.  The viewers were in awe. His opponents consistently outweighed him by more than 50 pounds. He went on to win 3 UFC titles and today is the only man in the history of no holds barred matches to successfully defeat four opponents in one night.  After leaving the UFC Royce went on to compete in MMA events in Japan and is a huge icon in this country. The American Warrior Show, the podcast of the American Warrior Society.  This show is designed for one thing: To help keep you safer through information, motivational concepts, and action steps!  We appreciate your listenership and value your opinion.  Please send comments, questions, or requests on the show to: rich@americanwarriorsociety.com  Thank you to the show Sponsors:   CoolFire Trainer: CoolFire is a recoiling laser barrel for YOUR handgun.  Use code AWSPC2017 for $10 off! Neo Mag: The ultimate pocket carry magazine!   Learn more and use code AWS2017 for 15% off!: NEO MAG Atomic Athlete:  Become STRONGER, FASTER, HARDER to KILL! Freedom Ammunition: New and Reman ammunitoin!  Use code: MSFM2017 for a discount!  Wilson Combat: The ultimate custom built 1911's, Berrettas, and AR's!  Wilson Combat Thank you so much for listening to my show.  Please share it on social media and other methods with freinds who want to be safer!  If you are interested in sponsoring the American Warrior Show, please contact us!