Breath Control Can Change Your Life - Jocko Willink & Rickson Gracie

[@OneSingleBreath]

Research Pranayama. I was taught a few practices of it during freediving lessons. It’s mindblowing, what you can achieve by breathing in a certain way.

[@dcraexon]

Don’t forget to switch from automatic to manual override before proceeding 👍

[@edwardleas592]

Whats the mantra you use

[@AnjaliSharma06]

Agree, pranayama is absoluely amazing. Very potent and beneficial !

[@benjaminhonchar7209]

@@AnjaliSharma06 are you single?

[@TheIndirectgaming]

Agreed! As a freediver I typically default to the wimhoff method. I will do some research and give yours a go

[@samuelw4492]

Some dude with long hair and a headband: control your breathing Me: lol okay hippie Rickson Gracie: control your breathing Me: this is exactly what’s been missing in my life

[@MFJared]

When one of the OG's speak, those who know, listen.

[@jinoy5002]

Young Rickson have a long hair and wore hair tie.

[@yeeerrrrrrr]

@@jinoy5002 thank you lorrrrd ( voice eating oranges or entering cold water in Japan)

[@lean4real_11]

@@MFJared orrrr just focus on the message itself or else you could miss out on something special

[@albussd]

Yes, humans are highly judgmental, many a times in unfair ways.

[@garetgilster]

I’m on the swim team at my school and my coach taught us how to do pre race breathing exercises and it got me a lot faster and helped calm me down before races. It really does work.

[@aupadhyay26]

Bro I love the Soundgarden photo

[@enlightenedpreparingep4006]

Make sure your inhaling on odd strokes 3,5,7 and so on. This insures you will be breathing on bothe the left & right side.

[@juliemc9947]

@@enlightenedpreparingep4006 clever 💯⭐️💟☮️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@GabrielTFS773]

Hi I am just wandering what are some breathing techniques for relaxing , concentrating and deep sleep. Help me out if you know, thank you in advance

[@enlightenedpreparingep4006]

@@GabrielTFS773 hold your preach till you pass out

[@mikebrisebois]

Breath control actually saved my life one night. My heart went into beating so fast that it turned into a steady hum. I was about to die I know that. I started a controlled breathing technique I practiced as a kid in martial arts. The heart rate became visible again and slowed to a normal pace after a few minutes. Went to the hospital and was told my heart was bruised. My chest hurt like hell for a couple weeks. But I’m still here.

[@TrickinNinja]

Woah.

[@jimmythe-gent]

Wtf... thats scary man. So bruising your heart caused you bpm to speed up? Were you born with it, or did something happen to bruise it?

[@lilslavboi2171]

amazing job dude. ive thought about that before if people knew some breathework if it could save them or help them get to hospital alive. god bless

[@spaceghost8250]

Thanks for sharing 🙏🤝 glad you're still here big dog

[@GrindSzn7]

Glad you’re well

[@Y.M...]

Breath control also helps gentlemen last longer. When the time is near, just focus that you're breathing out all the way before taking the next breath.

[@mariamartins367]

Interesting

[@Lorendrawn]

Could try this but quarantine :(

[@mariamartins367]

@Gordon Vos how old are you ?

[@probablynotanagent5594]

*pokes crotch* "hear that lil buddy ? We gonna clap cheeks like a jumping jack!"

[@whisperingoutdoors]

How do you think I get the ladies! Hahaha! You women are naughty for sure!

[@gojuryu6775]

Rickson Gracie was my teacher from 1999 until after Rockson Gracie passéd away. I am grateful to Rickson Gracie who change my life forever in the most positive way.. I trained with, him on Pico Blvd, Pacific Palisades and Wilshire Blvd academy’s

[@_JU1C3_]

Make it apart of your routine, make it a habit daily, and take back the first half of control in YOUR life. Others may only guide you to the door, but YOU hold the key to unlocking it. It is the first thing we do when we enter this world, as well as the last thing we do when we exit this world…breathe

[@kiungaskiung5836]

What is the second half of control? in your opinion that is? Mine would be mind control. Cause there are amazing things you can do with it (like integrating new habits) if you learn to control your thinking

[@_JU1C3_]

@@kiungaskiung5836 controlling the mind is controlling the body too. Complete control over both is the goal to bring mind back 100% to the body in the Here and Now🙏🏼

[@roxennetiny9846]

Rickson’s Very Conscious Fighter- an Awakened Warrior.. true peace is collective calmness with efficient response amidst the mayhem of battle.. proper breathing, just like any virtue, so basic yet needs awareness.. Hi Jocko and Rickson, thanks for the inspiration! sending you love from Bacolod City!

[@meilei8716]

Agree with the title Been practicing yoga and breathing techniques for distress for so many years now. Am glad to see people are understanding it’s value more and more

[@ironry29]

"The Force" BREATH = LIFE ...Thanks for reminding me to relax...

[@isaiahbittner]

I’m a senior in high school and I’m playing football for the first time this year. I box and do Muay Thai though, so I understand the importance of breathing while doing physically demanding things. During our conditioning, other guys are dying because they either breathe too much, or hold their breath. But what works best for me is controlled short bursts. When I squat down to lift the tire, breathe in. When I explode upward to flip it, breathe out with a (shhhhhh) sound. I also think that the sound you make effects it, not so much BECAUSE of the sound, but because the amount of control you have to let air back through your mouth. You can exhale longer if you use your teeth as sort of a gate way, allowing you to have more control. Anyways, amazing video as always Jocko

[@therza1133]

Keep up the sports young fella. Proud.

[@oldmovies799]

You sound like someone who don’t likes do give up on things and is a hard working guy looking always to improve, anyway, i can relate and only wish you the best brother. Keep Grinding!

[@locationjason7299]

Enjoy your season !

[@elontusk9898]

What is the furthest distance you can run?

[@slyfer5321]

@@elontusk9898 I can run up to 15 KM as of now.

[@xlucha]

Jocko, Good job on the photography, the light, BW, and the sound. Congratulatios people dont get how important it is to keep this tight.

[@Ashigeru47]

Most experienced martial artists learn about breath control to control their emotions and their bodies. Sanchin kata is one of the best exercises to learn this.

[@H33t3Speaks]

Sanchin is incredibly dangerous if improperly engaged, but yes.

[@dtla5052]

1. Oxygen Advantage 2. Wim Hof Method These 2 absolutely changed my life ❤

[@annalisajohn]

I read both are mutually conflicting. Im thinking about taking oxygen advantage seriously.

[@dtla5052]

Both Patrick McKeown(Oxygen Advantage) and James Nestor talk about talk about the Wim Hof Method and its benefits. It's a stressor. It's a type of breathing practices you do for a few minutes a day, not all day long. It causes the body to adapt to be able to cope with stress. Wim's method scientifically shows we can take control of our autonomic symptom( beyond our concious control) through breathing. When we can control our nervous system function then we can take control of our immune system functions as well. Especially good for people suffering from autoimmune diseases. Just look into, there is a lot of information on the benefits to Wim's method. The breathing method itself in very old, a thousand years or older. Wim acknowledges this. But combined with cold exposure is his method. There are hundreds of know different breathing practices. James Nestor talks about Wim Hof method here for a few minutes at the 1 hour and 39 minute mark =

[@dtla5052]

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[@lilslavboi2171]

balance of both changed my mma game was just doing the wim hof forever but felt like it wasnt doing what i wanted like you said its a stressor not supposed to be done all day.

[@dantepepper]

Crazy how a little breath work can change your life

[@gabrieljohannson6777]

This works in life as well not just sports. I use this technique every day before work and at times at stressful periods or before what I know will be tough meetings.

[@SimpleUsernameOriginal]

Breathing 4-7-8. Good for calming down going in to a hot situation. Rickson is wise beyond what he is known for…..

[@Colt-ii4qn]

I wouldn’t underestimate anything this man says. Much respect ✊

[@doca8792]

I was lucky enough to train directly under this man in 2004, from day one white belt to blue belt. He spent an entire class, 90 minutes, to put us through raising heart rate and then breathing to bring it back down. He said “never panic when guy 50 pound bigger trying to choke you, breathe, there is a way out….and I mean that for life.”

[@gaboric1337]

Yogic brearing practices are the single most powerful tool I have available to guide my destiny

[@BornGift3d_Basquiat]

Deep breathing reminds us that we are truly in control. Be with your mind, not ONLY your mind!!! #Gift3dThoughts

[@saraengland1336]

Thank you. Will be very helpful if needed. I’m 83 and you never know. ❤😊

[@TheGixernutter]

This is my favorite right now.

[@renatodumaresq]

This should have millions of views.

[@MrStrongBro]

Rickson Gracie giving Tanjiro Kamado's secrets. Rickson's a true demon slayer with a breathing art.

[@quinlansee1]

I thought of rickson while watching demon slayer

[@MrStrongBro]

Same here!!

[@sporkcunt8100]

@@quinlansee1 me too

[@MS_249]

Great! I am currently training my breathing so this episode is very interesting for my. Breathing techbiques should be teached every person from child on in school or even kindergarden. So helpfull.

[@jimmythe-gent]

@canthemum Really? Jocko? He's a mask bitch?

[@trevorvaughan8100]

i teach kids yoga.... first thing i teach them i show them is how to breath. way more important than any flexibility... "the breathe is the king of the mind" - B.K.S. Iyengar

[@johnnyb357]

I had the privilege and honor to roll with the Tiger of Brazil. Legend.

[@naturestruck8090]

Great insights Rickson and Jocko. Thank you.

[@cwhip2432]

I caught myself practicing breathing while watching this

[@chckrbordx8]

Good! Haha

[@amisfitpuivk]

Same! Glad I wasn't the only one breathing

[@magicdesign4366]

one of the best jocko, your guest is brilliant

[@smeech5177]

I learned to breathe surprisingly in my athletic training class. Had a full week of the importance of it and saw different pro athletes do it. It changed my approach in almost anything physical. Plus, I just joined JiuJitsu and will definitely learn from this

[@gonzotacticalTV]

We as humans are designed for physical intensity. Breathing is our life force. Control that and you can control much more than you thought in all aspects of life.

[@Realwestand]

Very true it’s amazing how people breathe though they nose in and out but we only breathe nose and mouth when we panic 😱

[@edwardleas592]

Meh watch people sleep. We all accidentally breath right when sleeping minus sleep apnea

[@matthewrundell9685]

This is the shit I always preach to my new guys when I’m FTO’ing. I tell them our best friend is oxygen and the ability to breathe will make them calm and help them to think. And I do the same thing before I talk on the radio…take a breath, or two, then talk.

[@sep420]

I've been trying Rickson and Wim Hoff. Only when I remember to implement it during a roll is when I notice my partner is gassed and I'm pretty good. As a white belt I still tend to forget controlling my breath.

[@bluecapone]

I use to do Wim Hoff breathing before rolling. It definitely helped my stamina as well.

[@_JU1C3_]

The breathing puts us back in the feeling mode. Some gas out quickly because they are thinking about what they’re gonna do next instead of focusing on the breath. Always revert back to the breathe especially in BJJ, it will help you tremendously with everyday life.

[@TheZenaMan]

Me: *closes eyes and takes a long, deep breath to sound cool on the radios for once* Copilot: "bruh make the call and open your eyes wtf are you doing tower cleared us to land"

[@ryanantonellis1335]

“It really does work” is the theme I hear. Clearly it works, your breath is your life. Why are we focused on anything else? Your experience of life is 100% correlated with your breathing and your experience is all you have. Everything in your life is your experience. Take control over it. Best way I’ve found is through yoga and meditation. And those were the very first systems that modern humans know of that showed us the methods of breath control. Learn from a master though do not try to do it yourself. You wouldn’t teach yourself how to skydive, don’t teach yourself how to do something of even greater power. If you master the breath you can master the whole existence. You will not be able to fathom with your mind what will begin to happen to you

[@DinoMan_6]

Yes...something I have been working on for the past few years. I hear a calling…but it’s not yet time.

[@DonVito591]

Glad Jocko has this finally. In other videos he's criticized meditation, which in many ways is breath control. You have to control yourself in stressful situations. I had to do it in the Marines and I'm sure Jocko did as a SEAL. The thing is, even in the military, you do it almost automatically as part of your training. The training kicks in and calms you down...you and your breathing. The problem is, you may not be aware of it. I think the only time I think I was consciously aware was when I was on the rifle range. You have to just breathe to take good shots. And I had never fired a rifle until I joined the Marines...strangely enough, I found going to the rifle range really relaxing because of that breath control I was taught.

[@SaifAlikhan-wy1zs]

Can you give an example of your breath control training

[@DonVito591]

@@SaifAlikhan-wy1zs The rifle range is the best example. The best time to take a shot is after the body's natural pause between breaths. You don't want to take a shot while you're taking a breath or about to take one. So you breathe in, breathe out, and during that natural 3-4 second pause in between breaths, you fire your weapon. Your whole body will be relaxed and it will result in a better shot, so you're not shaking the weapon at all (you should have a loop sling anyway to keep it tight).

[@dee-ix3iq]

I think he means meditation in the morning for long periods he defo would have done box breathing in the marines but they only do for 5 mins

[@mr.counterpoint1862]

When in a firefight. Hold your breath the entire time for accuracy.

[@jimmythe-gent]

Loll - guy passes out, opponent casually strolls over and shoots

[@BarbellMethod]

#Breath is also very important for moving external loads without injury 💪

[@WhiteChocolate444]

Thank you

[@izawaniek2568]

Breathing control is crucial if you want to stay calm and live a healthy life. It improves your life a lot.! tried and tested :-)

[@Self-DisciplineSelf-Expression]

Thanks

[@DatGuy960]

So true! Was taught by 2 different people...a wrestling coach and a martial arts instructor. Came in handy.

[@estevao8651]

Great! Those breath control exercises have been really helpful for me so far. Thanks a lot for the great content!

[@fortyninehike]

America needs to watch and reflect on this video

[@toms8403]

Rickson is the Uncle I wish I had.

[@Gobothechairman]

This is a lifechanger tip.

[@theyogisinger7148]

Dude I started doing breathwork today when I was down in the dumps randomly and it brought me out of my stupor

[@nothinbutms]

I say i started my breath routine about june/july of this year while it has had an incredible impact on my life, it has also seemed like a gift and a curse. I can smell so much better and that lead to me finding out my upstairs neighbors smoke all day in their apartment. it most definitely improves your awareness to the things around you lol. one of those "the truth with set you free, but first it'll piss you off type things".

[@giftnwolisa2521]

Hey how are you ?

[@nothinbutms]

@@giftnwolisa2521 hello im good... how are you?

[@PanzerMold]

Rickson taught Bruce Banner breath control.

[@doughboybellmore2347]

I used that breath stuff twice today, shit has been really chapping my hide

[@4tonmike]

Stress happens to us all. Those of us that breathe can control it. It's a power not everyone uses.

[@candleankle1805]

I’m an ER/trauma nurse. First “oh fuck” moment during a resuscitation during COVID with all that shit on, felt like I was going to die. Self talked to myself for like .5 seconds “regulate your breathing asshole” 180 degree change .

[@wwavyy4517]

I love breathing i try to do breathing exercise everyday or if I start getting stressed and over thinking I just remind my self to breathe

[@adrenalinejunkey5038]

A priceless piece of information.

[@Köennig]

One of fewer guys that can get a laugh out of Jocko.

[@billycost893]

4:39 tough to hear Rickson crying man.

[@tortillasarenotbiceps7622]

Brilliant information.

[@mentalcompassno1]

Listening. Not too happy with how my life is going. Worth a try

[@C_R_O_M________]

Start with the small issues and build from there.

[@MrSilus2000]

James Toney said boxing is all about relaxation. Seems like there are many ways to develop calmness and relaxation under pressure.

[@jeremybrimmer1990]

Semper Fidelis

[@auravstomar7629]

So so powerful, great clip! Hey everyone check out the Wim Hof Breathing technique.

[@paulyp7854]

I highly recommend Rickson Gracie's autobiography.

[@mailmannb7970]

I do a lot of breathing control while voting.

[@jenniferdana6175]

🤔 It makes sense to keep oneself calm.

[@c9hr0ni4c]

I needed this right now.

[@xsteeldragon]

This guy taught breath control to the Hulk, so i'm in!

[@nedaCFilms]

I love this man 😉

[@matthewtackittsr1420]

Good evening Echo...

[@JimminyJim]

First day of shotokan shi Han said. Breath is everything.

[@roc-r6x]

So....what is the breathing technique? I must have missed it during the video.

[@mountainwilliam2979]

Breath, New Science of a lost art.

[@VencedorInd]

That's awesome.. welcome to yoga

[@VytisMaleckasBrunius76]

Altitude...altitude...beauty sounds :))

[@devriestown]

Respect OSSS 🙏🤙🙏

[@sethheaddress2651]

Hey jocko as a disciplined fighter, should you get into the mind of your opponent? Like study their background? Thanks.

[@RogerCharlamange]

"If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle."

[@rktsnail]

Yes. Simply can not hurt

[@joshuathornhill8168]

@@RogerCharlamange I been reading The Art Of War lately pretty decent book

[@shotgunenvy2657]

Damnnn Gracie making the rounds!

[@steflinga]

I'm gonna work on my breathing not only to help calm me down but also to help me with my stuttering.

[@b-pos6022]

Any links to videos or names for the types of breathing he’s talking about?

[@eduardobrito7366]

Charles Atlas added breathing technique to his method, he said the same thing like Rickson Gracie

[@Daytonian17]

Gracie familia 🏆🤌🏻🌹 Breath yall 😮‍💨💨

[@mariamartins367]

That would have been helpful to me today. I thought i had lost my phone and i freaked out. Turns out it was... in my front strap pocket. On my chest in other words. Anxiety just'overwhelmed me.

[@gustavoradical02]

Salve família Grace BJJ ! Salute the Brazil 🇧🇷 !

[@ransetruman2984]

BREATH IS FREE

[@luizarruda2873]

Amazinh

[@Dan-ul1hd]

Great one .

[@randyduke991]

amazing

[@bdills89]

The radio thing is hilarious but true in the fire service as well. If you sound panicked on the radio its frowned upon and best believe someones gonna let you know and bust your balls about it.

[@Dbunkr55]

Genius....

[@Xilon86]

Wim Hof : - hold by beer!

[@pwkubeczka4604]

Same thing would apply to a 911 emergency. How is a dispatch going to send an ambulance when your emotions blitz out everything and can't even remember an address?

[@speedoflight9005]

Chikung, Quigong

[@artemthetrain14]

Dude Rickson made all the podcast rounds recently lol

[@chadewanic8502]

Great listen. On a different note though, I just got the email for LA county making us aware that the Governor recall ballot is going out in the next week. It will ask two things: Should the governor of California be recalled? and Who should replace him? I was thinking you or Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Would you step in as Gov. of California if asked? maybe you could address this somehow, or possibly put forth a suggestion for a possible replacement if you feel adequately prepared to offer one for consideration. Thanks.

[@coreydoohan5553]

Larry Elder

[@bullythebooks]

Larry Elder, I really don't want someone who has abused steroids since their college football days to be govof the largest state no thank you. (Not talking about Jocko)

[@coreydoohan5553]

@@bullythebooks Not sure who you're referring to, Larry Elder didn't even take a sip of beer until he was 26. "Drugs are stupid. People who believe in drugs don’t believe in themselves." - Larry Elder

[@zavensaroyan5388]

Now I just need to learn how to take a breath while keeping normal face.

[@nguvulumakayi9377]

You should do something on how sounds affect us..... You know like the Muay Thai

[@eezeezaha201]

What a legend! Jesus of jiu-jitsu

[@daalv8016]

5 minutes without breathing your dead- Tell that to David blain who went 17 minutes I believe without breathing.