What The Gracies Told Royce Before UFC 1… 🫣

“Don't hurt anybody. Don't punch. Don't draw blood.” 🥋😳

That's the surprising advice Royce Gracie remembers receiving from his father before stepping into a fight.

In Episode 32 of Coffee Time with Carlos Machado, UFC legend Royce Gracie shares a fascinating story about his father's instructions and the philosophy behind demonstrating Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Carlos reflects on why Royce was such an important choice to represent the Gracie family. While other family members were also talented fighters, Royce had the discipline to follow the instructions and demonstrate Jiu-Jitsu through technique, leverage, and control rather than relying on striking.

It's a powerful reminder of what made Royce Gracie's early UFC performances so influential in martial arts history.

The goal wasn't simply to hurt an opponent. It was to demonstrate what Jiu-Jitsu could accomplish.

☕ Episode 32 with Royce Gracie is OUT NOW!

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