A candid and insightful account by martial arts legend Rixon Gracie about the path that shaped him as a fighter, coach, and personality. Born into the Gracie family, a unique dynasty of jiu—jitsu and mixed martial arts masters, Rixon describes a harsh upbringing where honor, discipline and fighting spirit are the most important qualities of a man. He talks about the first lessons of jiu-jitsu from his father and brothers, about becoming involved in sports, winning tournaments and the legendary "vale-tudo" fights without rules. Through stories of triumphs and defeats, the author reveals that true strength is not only physical strength, but also the ability to remain calm in chaos, to find a balance between spirit, mind and body. "Breathe. Life in the Stream" is a story of overcoming and self—discovery, as well as a source of inspiration for fighters, coaches and anyone who is looking for inner strength, resilience and clarity in any area of life.