True strength is not always shown through victory. Stand up, try again and display strength of heart.
Our fears don’t stop death, they stop life.
In life, when presented with any situation, breathe, take your time, focus and then decide what to do.
I am a shark, the ground is my ocean, and most people can’t even swim.
If size mattered, the elephant would be king of the jungle.
The biggest gift I received as a martial artist is without a question the capacity to be in peace.
If you are ready to die, then you are ready to live.
A brave man, a real fighter is not measured by how many times he falls, but how many times he stands up.
I always keep my mind open. For me, a mind has to work like like a parachute, works only if it’s open.
If today you have nothing to be happy about, thank God for the potential of tomorrow.
My code of life and my personal bushido is honour, respect, loyalty, courage and surrender.
A 10,000 mile walk, begins with a single step and continues one step at a time.
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.
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.