Photography Tiago Molinos
The concentration of a champion… and a great corner, formidable.
One of the aspects of making a documentary is seeing what motivates your subject. Roger Gracie's Jiu Jitsu career has had some controversial moments, that in turn evoked qualities in him that highlighted what a life in martial arts can produce - magnanimous in defeat, humble in victory.
Throughout the entire film project, Roger never wavered in his total belief that he would make his mark on the Absolute Division of the IBJJF World Championships.
He did that, and much more. He and his opponents of that era created a legendary period in competitive Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.