How Royce Gracie Entered the UFC Without Fear #shorts

“Trust the technique. They're not going to touch you.” 🥋🔥

That's the advice Royce Gracie remembers receiving from his father, Hélio Gracie, before stepping into the cage.

In Episode 32 of Coffee Time with Carlos Machado, UFC pioneer Royce Gracie shares how his father and the Gracie family prepared him mentally for competition.

Even with bare-knuckle fighting and the uncertainty of facing unfamiliar opponents, Royce remembers feeling almost no pressure. He wasn't focused on what might happen if he lost. His focus was simply on trusting the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques he had trained.

Carlos also recalls the famous Gracie family entrance, with everyone walking in a line, hands on one another's shoulders.

For Royce, that tradition represented something deeper: drawing energy and confidence from the family members surrounding him.

It's a remarkable story about mental preparation, family support, confidence, and trusting your training under pressure.

☕ Episode 32 with Royce Gracie is OUT NOW!

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