Rickson Gracie was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
The most successful member of the Gracie family, jiu-jitsu and MMA legend Rickson Gracie revealed that he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease two years ago. The revelation was made by the choral belt of the gentle art himself during his participation in Kyra Gracie's podcast on YouTube.
Showing a lot of calm, Rickson, who is now 63 years old, commented on how he has been dealing with the symptoms of the disease.
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“Two years ago I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. So, a lot of things I would like to do physically I am reducing. For me it wasn't anything dramatic. I am ready for anything in my life. I accept my mistakes and my victories. I accept my life well, so I am happy today. But this neurological disability opened my eyes to my age and my reality, which hasn't changed much since then, but I have a certain tremor in my hand, a certain movement disability, which I didn't have before. It's something that doesn't bother me too much, because my motivation to wake up tomorrow and work continues. So I see it as a gift from God to see what I'm going to do. If I give you a lot of money and you do bad things, it’s no use to you, but if I give you a lot of money and you do good things, I’ll be proud”, reported the legend.
Rickson is the most successful member of the Gracie family in the gentle art and considered a legend in the sport. According to his own records, adding jiu-jitsu, MMA and MMA duels, there are 400 victories in 400 fights.
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