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MMA legend Ken Shamrock reflects on the groundbreaking impact of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu on the global self-defense scene. Recalling his first encounter with Royce Gracie at the early UFC events, Shamrock described the experience as both humbling and eye-opening. Initially underestimating Gracie due to his unassuming physique and traditional gi attire, Shamrock was soon astonished by Royce's effortless technique and dominance over much larger opponents. Gracie's victory over Shamrock, achieved with seamless ease and strategic grappling, highlighted a revolutionary fighting style that was largely unknown in mainstream combat sports.
Shamrock noted that the Gracies’ strategic use of their unique Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) put the martial art on the map, demonstrating its practical yet non-violent approach to self-defense. This was pivotal in popularizing BJJ, making it the go-to system for self-defense globally. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu demonstrated that one doesn’t need to be physically imposing to effectively defend oneself, reshaping the landscape of combat sports and self-defense training.
