That day was unforgettable… we knew by lots of testimonials how good master Rickson Gracie was and the way he would tap, one after the other, high level people. But that day we FELT in our skin how good Rickson is.
He simply got in touch with Joao Paulo, Big Head, a friend and training partner, and said that he would like to train with some of Gracie Barra’s finest. So we were there, waiting for him to arrive. He got there a little late and we were making fun of Big Head saying that he was lying about Rickson’s visit and all of a sudden… he shows up… everyone was quiet and then Renzo asked, “Sonkiri (the name he calls Rickson), how do you want this to go? Teach us a little? Train a little? It is up to you.” Then Rickson said, “yeah, I am thinking about training with all of you… roll a little bit.” Then he trained with ALL OF US NON STOP! Tapping one and then getting the other! And the last one was the best of us: RENZO!
It was an unbelievable time when we learned of the precision, the technique, the finesse of Rickson is beyond everyone’s. He is the man!
- Drac
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I can only imagine what it’d be like to have a rock star like that come in and just dominate everyone. Great story.
What an awesome pic of BJJ Royalty. We have had the unique pleasure of meeting Professors Draculino, Feitosa, and Renzo Gracie.
I understand I was lucky enough to train under Rickson for 10 years. I have seen him to that to many top top level guys and then correct them. I witnessed him sparring with Saulo after he had just won the worlds and he was tapping him every 3 mins and then would correct him on what he did wrong.
To have been an observer if not a participant would have been the greatest pleasure.
Just curious Professor…what does Sonkiri mean?
^ Rob, “Sonkiri” is Rickson said backwards. (I text’d Draculino and this was his reply)
That is crazy!!! how long did you guys train for ?
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