I knew I wasn't going to lose and that was based on the fact that I wanted not to lose.

- Helio Gracie

Jiu Jitsu is a mousetrap. The trap does not chase the mouse. But when the mouse grabs the cheese, the trap plays its role.

- Helio Gracie

If you count all fights like everybody else does, including Rickson, who says he has 400 fights; if you count like that, I have a million.

- Helio Gracie

Jiu-jitsu is personal efficiency to protect the weaker, which anyone can do. It is the force of leverage against brute force.

- Helio Gracie

For the choke, there are no "tough guys". With an arm lock he can be tough and resist the pain. With the choke he just passes out, goes to sleep.

- Helio Gracie

To do the right thing at the right season is a great art.

- Helio Gracie

Usually, a well thought answer makes an aggressor think twice.

- Helio Gracie

Jiu-Jitsu is like a philosophy. It helps me learn how to face life.

- Helio Gracie

I created a flag from the sport's dignity. I oversee the name of my family with affection, steady nerves and blood.

- Helio Gracie