Renzo Gracie is indeed one of the most wise and inspirational figures in mixed martial arts. His words have so much more impact because he stepped into the cage and rings in some of the biggest stages in the world including the now dissolved Pride Fighting Championships as well as the UFC.
The above quote is one that really symbolizes the life-long commitment to self-improvement. If one goes on a journey of improvement consistently on a non-stop basis, there is no limit to where you can reach and eventually you will be a champion. This concept ties into one of Renzo Gracie's other famous quotes about sticking with the sport long enough where you become the expert. When you star you are the nail, but in the long-run if you stick with it you will become the hammer:
One of Renzo Gracie's colleagues in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, world champion Caio Terra, also elucidates this concept further. He speaks about focusing on technique in those initial humbling and ego-crumbling stages of being a beginner in the game. If you continually focus on mastering technique, then the day arises when a certain armor of invincibility bursts forth:
Georges St-Pierre also talks about the concept of Kaizen in his book The Way of the Fight. Kaizen is a system dedicated to constant and never-ending improvement on small incremental levels:
It’s like the concept of kaizen. Kaizen is the Japanese philosophy of continuous, slow improvement.
The main point is if you follow a philosophy of continual improvement on a never-ending basis, then the yield will be a champion. No matter which field or task you focus on. Whether you're an accountant, lawyer, doctor, skateboarder, basketball player, artist, writer, or any other specialty you are working. Keep getting better and enjoy your journey on the way to becoming a champion.
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