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The popular UFC fighter, Georges 'Rush' St Pierre, gives an honest portrait of his journey, highlighting the lessons that propelled his rise from bullying victim to internationally celebrated athlete and champion.

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There's more to winning battles than fists and feet For world-renowned professional fighter Georges St-Pierre, the greatest asset is not physical strength or athleticism--it's a sense of purpose. From his beginnings as a small, mercilessly bullied child first discovering karate to his years as a struggling garbage collector who spent all his free time in the gym, his hard-fought rise in the sport of mixed martial arts, and his long, painful recovery from a career-threatening injury, Georges never lost sight of his ambition to become the greatest martial artist of all time. In The Way of the Fight, Georges for the first time reveals what propelled him not only to become a champion but to embrace obstacles as opportunities to build character. Georges's story is interwoven with fascinating insights from those who know him best: his mother, who tells of his drive to master new skills, even as a child. His mentor Kristof Midoux, who describes a young fighter with an extraordinary sense of discipline. His Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teacher John Danaher, who witnessed the development of an indomitable work ethic. His coach Firas Zahabi, who worked alongside the champion through a potentially career-ending injury. And his longtime friend, training partner and manager, Rodolphe Beaulieu, who may understand this intensely focused athlete more than anyone. The Way of the Fight is an inspirational look into the mindset of a master. To Georges, all life is competition, and there's no more perfect metaphor for competition than the life of a fighter. He explains the value of discipline, risk and even fear, with the wisdom of one who knows that nothing is assured--his next fight could always be his last. Drawing inspiration from fighting legends, Eastern philosophy and a trusted inner circle, The Way of the Fight is a powerful, life-changing guide to living with purpose and finding the way to accomplish your loftiest goals.

Author Biography

Georges St. Pierre is a Canadian-born fighter from Montreal, Quebec, and is the current reigning welterweight champion of the UFC. He practices various fighting disciplines such as boxing, wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in addition to his karate background, and won his first amateur bout at age 16. In 2006 he became the UFC Welterweight Champion, lost the title in 2007 and subsequently regained it in front of his hometown fans of Montreal in 2008, and hasn't lost a single title defense since then.Now recognized as one of the planet's best pound-for-pound MMA fighters and all-around athlete, as well as 3-time Canadian Athlete of the Year

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"GSP the warrior reveals himself. "The Way of the Fight" is the way of his life. It's about the process of Georges St-Pierre, who came from nowhere to become an international icon.''--Diane Sauv?, Radio-Canada

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"This is an outstanding book . . . at the heart of it The Way of the Fight is about setting and achieving goals, and what it takes to overcome obstacles to become your most successful self. . . I highly recommend The Way of the Fight ."

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