What happened with Renzo?

Frogman · 10-23-2001, 04:11 AM

I 've recently heard Renzo Gracie was arrested for assault in New Jersey. Something to do with a gas station worker dissing Renzo's wife or something to that effect. Anyone know what happened?

Maxximus · 10-24-2001, 12:30 AM

I heard that the owner of the gas station threatened Renzo's wife because she passed through his property but got gas at another station adjacent to his. She was shook up and she went home and told Renzo. He went back a couple days later and (according to him) politely asked to talk to the guy about it. He told he him to fu(k off and didn't apologize so Renzo slapped him, knocking him down. That's what I heard.

fiz · 10-24-2001, 01:29 AM

yeah max is right, he stated that himself on his site

Mr. Miyagi · 10-24-2001, 10:50 AM

I respect Renzo but that's exactly the kind of thing he shouldn't do as a role model.

Capt Howdy · 10-24-2001, 05:15 PM

YEAH YOUR RIGHT IT'S MUCH MORE NOBLE TO TEACH A YOUNGSTER THAT AFTER SOMEBODY HAD INSULTED YOUR FAMILY AND YOU'VE ALREADY TRIED TO REASON WITH THEM THAT YOU SHOULD WALK AWAY......

Szczepankiewicz · 10-24-2001, 05:57 PM

That all depends on how the situation played out. If the guy at the gas station assaulted anyone then Renzo has the right to protect himself or his family. He does not have the right (by law) to get physical with someone who did not initiate the contact. But that also depends on what was said....

As far as being a role model, that's a tough one.

If someone threatened my wife or family member I would have done the same thing, if not more.

On a side note, Renzo is considered a "professional fighter" no?
If so, he could be in for a world of hurt legally speaking.

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Frogman Novice Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 17	What happened with Renzo? I 've recently heard Renzo Gracie was arrested for assault in New Jersey. Something to do with a gas station worker dissing Renzo's wife or something to that effect. Anyone know what happened?

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10-24-2001, 12:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
Maxximus Novice Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 216	I heard that the owner of the gas station threatened Renzo's wife because she passed through his property but got gas at another station adjacent to his. She was shook up and she went home and told Renzo. He went back a couple days later and (according to him) politely asked to talk to the guy about it. He told he him to fu(k off and didn't apologize so Renzo slapped him, knocking him down. That's what I heard.

10-24-2001, 01:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
fiz Novice Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: bay area Posts: 7	yeah max is right, he stated that himself on his site

10-24-2001, 10:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mr. Miyagi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 719	I respect Renzo but that's exactly the kind of thing he shouldn't do as a role model.

10-24-2001, 05:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Capt Howdy Novice Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pa Posts: 44	YEAH YOUR RIGHT IT'S MUCH MORE NOBLE TO TEACH A YOUNGSTER THAT AFTER SOMEBODY HAD INSULTED YOUR FAMILY AND YOU'VE ALREADY TRIED TO REASON WITH THEM THAT YOU SHOULD WALK AWAY......

10-24-2001, 05:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
Szczepankiewicz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Meridian, ID, USA Posts: 4,109	That all depends on how the situation played out. If the guy at the gas station assaulted anyone then Renzo has the right to protect himself or his family. He does not have the right (by law) to get physical with someone who did not initiate the contact. But that also depends on what was said.... As far as being a role model, that's a tough one. If someone threatened my wife or family member I would have done the same thing, if not more. On a side note, Renzo is considered a "professional fighter" no? If so, he could be in for a world of hurt legally speaking.

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