Grappling Quotes

“When we are grappling with misery and our heart is in a knot, we may well do better to snap back to a new reality, make choices, refine and consolidate our self-image; and remodel the mould of our identity. ("Camera obscura of the mind" )”
― Erik Pevernagie

“Jiu Jitsu is the vehicle. Not the road.”
― Chris Matakas, My Mastery: Learning to Live through Jiu Jitsu

“If you can wrestle but not play Jiu Jitsu, or you can play Jiu Jitsu but not wrestle, you are not a complete grappler and lack the sufficient skills to safely subdue an opponent.”
― Chris Matakas, The Tao of Jiu Jitsu

“A person will tell you a lot about themselves on the mat.”
― Richard Bresler, Worth Defending: How Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Saved My Life