Garry Tonon is best known for his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA career, mullet and questionable diet. Best known for being one of the biggest entertainers in grappling, he is also naturally charismatic. This brings us to his best quotes. Although he’s known for his funny one-liners, as these comments prove…Tonon is also no fool. Here, he gives his thoughts in a more serious setting and proves he’s not just an entertainer but also a real thinker when it comes to grappling, fighting and life in general. Without further ado, here’s the top ten Garry Tonon quotes…
“In an average 5 round training session, I will get submitted 15 times. Take that information and ask yourself whether you really have no ego”
“I always tell my students and competitors, they should be more of an assassin than a murder. A murderer is very dangerous and can kill someone, but can get caught afterward. Whereas an assassin is pre-planned and prepared. They do the killing, then they’re gone”
“What’s interesting about fighting is it’s both skilled and unskilled labor. Anyone can fight. You only really bring value if you have something few others have. Could be charisma, could be technical ability, could be an undefeated record, otherwise you’re very replaceable”
“I get confidence from doing things. If I’m going to tell you that I’m the best in the world, I have to feel like I’ve done something to show it, at least to prove something to myself”
“Don’t play violence if you aren’t ready for violence. If you’re out there competing in BJJ and you aren’t ready to break someone – do not compete!”
“I recognize the fact that I’m a professional athlete, not an amateur athlete. I’m not just out there to win, I’m out there to entertain”
“I know the holidays can be a little stressful, but do yourself a favor. Take a deep breath. You might have burned the rolls, or forgot a gift, or you we’re running late. It’s going to be ok. You get to spend time with people you love. not everyone gets to do that”
“Must keep charging forward, fighting for some sense of permanence in an impermanent world. Dripping sweat, I pour out my energy to make these bits of dust I’m made of mean something more than dust itself. Tired but can’t slow. Quiet is always waiting for its chance to take over”
“Jiu Jitsu does work in MMA. It’s awesome to see guys win by just using Jiu Jitsu to win a fight”
“I hate martial arts just looking at one person and trying to model yourself on them, and life as opposed to trying to model my entire game on one guy. What are the chances I’ll get better at that particular person at that particular skill?”
