By Kevin Tano

On Nov. 17., the University of Guam held its 28th Presidential Lecture Series, welcoming special guest Royce Gracie.

Gracie is a well-known mixed martial artist and pioneer of Brazilian Jiujitsu.  He is also an Ultimate Fighting Championship Hall-of-Famer.

In attendance at the lecture were students and other jiujitsu practitioners.

Gracie spoke about his life experiences and the evolution and philosophy of Jiujitsu.

Because leverage plays a big part in jiu-jitsu, he explained that jiujitsu is a self defense style.

“It’s self defense, it’s not about beating up people,” said Gracie.

Gracie is expected to fight Ken Shamrock on Feb. 19, 2016,in the next Bellator.