We recently sat down with 6th-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and first inductee into the UFC Hall of Fame, Royce Gracie for a brief Q&A.
What was your first job?
My first job is still my job today, teaching the art of Gracie Jiu-jitsu and cleaning the academy.
When you were a kid, what did you want to grow up to be?
I wanted to fight, lol. I wanted to show my family that I could do what they did.
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Scariest moment of your life.
Walking in a pit to take a picture of two pitbulls while they were fighting.
The most fun you ever had.
Oh wow, I have those moments every day with my 4 kids. Ha ha!
Everybody has a geeky side, what’s yours?
I collect post cards from the places I’ve been and flags from the countries I visit.
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Best action movie of all time.
Hard to pick one… Last of the Mohicans, Braveheart and Gladiator.
In a celebrity boxing match, who would you want to fight?
Not a lot of people know this, but I tried to fight Mike Tyson. Unfortunately, his people didn’t let it happen. I’m a big fan of his.
Name 3 people that have inspired you.
Helio Gracie, Rorion Gracie and Royler Gracie
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If you could only carry one gun into the apocalypse, it would be a….
For sure it’s my Heckler & Koch MP5SD. I love the accuracy and simplicity, plus it’s very lightweight.
One thing no one knows about you (until now)
I’m a perfectionist, stubborn and patient.
Learn More about Royce Gracie at RoyceGracie.com. You can also follow him on Instagram @realroyce.
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