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Breathe
- A Life in Flow
- Narrated by: Fred Sanders
- Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins
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From legendary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA master Rickson Gracie comes a riveting, insightful memoir that weaves together the story of Gracie’s stunning career with the larger history of the Gracie family dynasty, showing how the connection between mind and body can be harnessed for success both inside and outside the ring.
Undefeated from the late 1970s through his final fight in the Tokyo Dome in 2000, Rickson Gracie amassed hundreds of victories in the street, on the mat, at the beach and in the ring. He has joined the pantheon that includes Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris and Jackie Chan as one of the most famous martial artists of the 20th century. Jiu-Jitsu, the fighting style developed and pioneered by his family, has become one of the world’s most prominent martial arts, and Vale Tudo, the 'anything goes' style of Brazilian street fighting over which the Gracies had a monopoly, was an early precursor to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Simply put, without the Gracie family, there would be no sport of ‘MMA’, no four-billion-dollar UFC empire and no ‘Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’ at strip malls all across America.
In Breathe, for the first time, Rickson shares the full story of how his father and uncles came to develop Jiu-Jitsu, what it was like to grow up among several generations of world-renowned fighters from the Gracie clan, and the principles and skills that guided him to his undefeated record. From learning to assert himself on the streets of Rio to gaining fame and honour in Japan and emerging through heartbreaking tragedy, the martial arts master shares tales of overcoming challenges, extolling universal virtues and showing listeners how pride and ego are the enemies of success.
With profound insights into the sport and way of life that only a studied legend can provide, Breathe is an entertaining and magnified view of an enduring legacy as well as an inspiring tale of weathering life’s complexities and overcoming them with style and grace.
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- Charlie
- 21-08-21
More than a story
I started writing a review, but then I didn't want what I got out of the book to be scrutinized. I think you should get the book for yourself, it's a really good book and you will get more than a story from it.
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- Rafael
- 11-05-23
Thank you Rickson for this amazing book
Just amazing, thanks for sharing this incredible piece of story and all the memories
I will always respect your attitude and dedication.
Rafael Raso
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-06-23
definitely read this is for everyone
a great bit to read even if you're not into jujitsu or judo or martial arts in general. a great perspective on the man's life and the reasons and decisions he's made.l would recommend
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- Mattmorg
- 20-08-21
fabulous story and life led by example 👏
fabulous story and life led by example 👏
Well worth the money 💰 tidy tidy tidy tidy
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- Christian
- 29-11-21
Rickson is the best ever!
this book is about honor, bjj faith and perserverence!
loved it!
best book ever!
legendary!
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- Luke Gallagher
- 31-01-22
Loved the story but the narrator is a bit dry
Beautiful life. But the narrator is a bit dry and if it was narrated differently I would’ve loved it even more x
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- Phillip
- 10-09-21
Phenomenal Book
Phenomenal from start to finish 10/10, beautifully written story by Rickson Gracie, amazingly narrated by Fred Sanders :)
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- Martin Clarke
- 11-12-21
Inspirational
This is by far the most inspirational, beautiful and heart touching book that I have ever listened to on Audible. Rickson Gracie is a man that I deeply admire, not just for his jiu jitsu.. but as a man, as a father, as a spiritual teacher and as a warrior. You don't have to be a fan of jiu jitsu or of combat sports in general to enjoy this book that was beautifully narrated by Fred Sanders. This is now my favourite book. - Thank you.
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- Peachybluesdog
- 31-08-21
brilliant
excellent story ,really well submitted in the audio book .. rickson gracie is a living legend
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- Jamie
- 01-08-22
inspirational
I have long believed Rickson Gracie as the greatest martial artist of our time. his life is a testament to his to his art. I watch choke on a VHS video back in the 1997 and was instantly inspired. His approach to Life and martial arts is a testimony to his Jujitsu. In my mind Rickson Gracie is the world's greatest martial artist. This book was incredible so thankyou so much Rickson
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