Chris Matakas

"We strive toward the middle, and we run from ourselves."

"On the other side of self-doubt comes a confidence from faith in the process. Even though our destination may be a long way off, each day we rise with a subtle smile as if we have already achieved it, because, when we are truly committed to a task, we already have."

"We are free to live the life we have imagined, not the life imagined for us."

"Habits are infinitely more beneficial to the aspiring student than motivation. Motivation may get you started, but habits keep you going."

"Through Jiu Jitsu I have developed many of the most meaningful relationships in my life, and if that were the only benefit of my practice, Jiu Jitsu would still be the best endeavor I have ever undertaken."

"We can lose the roll, we can lose position, but we can constantly strive to win the moment."

"Your potential for growth is directly proportionate to the degree to which you are willing to make mistakes."

"If we do not master ourselves, we will be a slave to ourselves."

"As a human being, I know of no greater example of success than someone who is self-sustaining through using his passion in the service of others."