My code of life and my personal bushido is honour, respect, loyalty, courage and surrender.
Finding the balance between body, mind and spirit is a great achievement.
The opposite of courage is conformity.
Self-defence, self-confidence, discipline and self control. The values you learn are priceless.
Can I overcome pressure? Yes. This is always my first thought.
A strong body is a good asset. A strong mind is a very good asset.
When I am fighting I am keeping my mind empty for any expectations. I am waiting for something unique, completely new.
Boxer guys are very tough and they play a very tough game, but its a game. Karate guys, tae kwon doe guys, kickboxers or judo guys, they are very tough guys and a lot of heart and a lot of training, but its very specifically as a sport. It’s not a fight. A fight is everything goes.
The most important thing is not victory, the most important thing is don’t get defeated.
My inspiration’s coming from nature, I love nature and all the expressions, I love art, I love expressions of beauty. It’s part of my life, being engaged in the moment.
When you are on the ground, only one of you two can be comfortable at any one time. Either you are comfortable or the opponent is. Your job is to transfer the comfortable from him to you in every position.
I see fear as a sign of intelligence, of preservation.
Look around and find something for which to be grateful.
Willingness to learn is the mark of a youthful mind.
Don’t be rushed, be sure.
I don’t believe in luck; it’s just dedication to the technique plus good physical condition.
Not the past, not the future, life is now.
If you don’t love yourself, who is supposed to do it for you?
It’s all about how I feel about things. I never expect much, I always felt like I obey my heart.
People are here to serve. We cannot waste potential.