In the "chess match" of jiu-jitsu, the Creation Principle teaches us to use targeted actions to force specific reactions in our favor. In life, we use it to begin with the end goal in mind, and then use targeted actions to make our vision a reality.

In chapter five, Rener breaks down the Creation Principle, which, coupled with countless no-holds-barred fights in a Southern California garage, resulted in the globalization of jiu-jitsu.