Fans' Q&A

by StPierre

Thanks to everybody for leaving comments on my blog entries - I'm really glad to know I have such support! I want to answer a few questions from fans who have e-mailed me, but I decided to answer here so I could share with everybody (these questions are from jhb1994). How important is high school wrestling in MMA? Wrestling is a very important sport and it's probably the sport that helps me the most in MMA. But I didn't start wrestling in high school - I started when I was 19 years old with some of the best wrestlers in the world and one of the best coaches as well. Wrestling is not a sport where you're going to learn how to hurt someone or how to finish him - it's a sport that allows you to control the fight - and that's why it's so important and not enough people give wrestling credit. What is your favorite sport other than MMA? I am a fan of every kind of sport, but I really love ice hockey, basketball & chess. Who is your favorite fighter? My favorite fighter to watch was Kazushi Sakuraba when he was at his best because he had a very unorthodox style and he was very unpredictable.

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• akinimod said September 14, 2008

  You are a really well rounded fighter and athlete, I heard you mention in an interview that karate is a valuable marital art. I've heard many comments on karate & tae kwon do as useless when approaching UFC.. How do you feel karate helps in fighting in the UFC?

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  • on_the_verge replied September 15, 2008

    I heard Taekwondo was useless in MMA too, from alot of people......until I saw my black belt TKD master knock an MMA fighter out with a flutter roundhouse/back kick. I dont think its fair to downplay any type of martial art.
    Cheers!
• gustois1 said September 14, 2008

  whats up man? haha hey im the first to comment on your blog haha awsome xD Yes i agree Sakuraba is a great fighter. Keep training, show us the new moves u learened in Brazil aganst Bj penn.
  Gusto

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• Luca26 said September 14, 2008

  you rule man. Thanks, for taking the time and posting some answers.

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• Nellie said September 14, 2008

  Hey GSP, Thanks so much for sharing your opinion. You're very genuine and I love that about you! I can't wait to see what your have learned in Brazil when you use it on Penn...I'll be there to see it, already have plans with a friend from Toronto!! Keep up the hard work : )
  ~Daniyel~

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• vjrabid said September 14, 2008

  Are you planning to follow in Sakuraba's footsteps and hunt the next generation of Gracies?

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• RearNakedNews said September 14, 2008

  It's great to see you posting so much.
  
  www.rearnakednews.com

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• mercymercy said September 14, 2008

  Hola GSP like you are answer some questions ,I have two
  1When we can buy GSP action figure ?
  2What is you plan ,after you decide that you don't want to fight any more ?

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• fat2rak005 said September 14, 2008

  war sakuraba!

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• cicatrice said September 14, 2008

  The way you control your fights and talk about wrestling, I'm surprised you're not a Go player! Good luck with the training and rest.

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• cicatrice said September 14, 2008

  I'm surprised you don't play Go, with your emphasis on 'control'! Good look with training and rest. Hope I didn't double post this comment...

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• lookoutawhale said September 14, 2008

  hey Georges I made a cartoon with you in it.
  
  I thought your interview on the Adam Carolla show was hilarious. When that guy made up a story about you and you were like ??? and had a good laugh when you found out they made it up for a laugh. haha.
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x1XgoI18hc&fmt=18
  
  have a look if you get a chance.

  

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• NimaJalili said September 14, 2008

  whos your favorite boxer?

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• nm_angel_eyes said September 15, 2008

  georges st. pierre, i have a question for you.. coming from a traditional background, do you find that mixed martial arts is lacking in certain aspects by training 'fighters' and not 'martial artist'?
  
  it's is a conversation that comes up a lot in our circle, many in traditional martial arts don't see mma fighters as martial artist due to, i guess the lack of humility, discipline and restraint of ego that many mma fighters are lacking of..
  
  mma fighters, in my opinion are just as determined and dedicated to their chosen path as traditional martial artists, although the goal may not be the same, i believe that an mma practitioners journey is as much self discovery and enlightenment as a person learning gung fu would be, to me it's a matter of competing against ones anxieties and self limitations and overcoming the chains that you place on yourself..
  
  i'm curious to know your opinion on this debate, from reading blackbelt magazine a while back it did mention that you trained in traditional martial arts...
  
  thank you for sharing!
  
  ~*hands folded in respect*~
  dana

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  • on_the_verge replied September 15, 2008

    Good question.
• GSPFAN_01 said September 15, 2008

  Thanks for the post Georges I check everyday for new ones!! Quick question, After you beat BJ (let's not even consider a loss) who do you feel is the next challenger for your 170 pound title?

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• on_the_verge said September 15, 2008

  Wow! thats so awesome that you took the time out to answer a fans question. You're loyal to your fans, train your butt off, are an awesome fighter, and have a good head on your shoulders....is there anything you don't do????? Keep up the good sportsmanship. Your fans love it!

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• georgesthegret said September 15, 2008

  How due you prevent from getting a guillatine on you when you are taking some down, and also it would be awesome if you could post a workout plan somewhere

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• omarjohn0 said September 15, 2008

  You are my far the best & only UFC fighter to show so much appreciation toward your fans. You also have outstanding sportsmanship :) We all love you very very much for that. GSP #1 all the way, everyday :)

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  • omarjohn0 replied September 15, 2008

    Oops i meant to type in " you are by far " not you are my far. Sorry :)
• Noelley said September 15, 2008

  I love reading your blog entries...you're so honest and level headed. I think it's what sets you apart from a lot of other athletes.
  I made the trip ou to Montreal in April and it was an amazing experience! When is the UFC coming back to Montreal? I heard rumors that your next fight would against BJ would be there but recent rumors are that it will be held in Vegas instead?
  Also, you made a guest appearence in Burlington last year and I had the honor of meeting you and getting your autograph, any chance that you will be doing anymore appearences in the Toronto area in the near future?

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• ortiz1991 said September 15, 2008

  Georges i am one of your biggest fans and i was wondering if you could give me advice on a few things.
  I'm joining wrestling in november at my high school and i was wondering if you know of a good diet and workout routine to use because eventually i want to become a mixed martial arts fighter. i would really appreciate it.
  Thank you

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• Tali22 said September 15, 2008

  Thanks for keeping up with the posts, and sharing with us crazy fans! I'm surely not the only CANADIAN who loves to feel like they know a little bit more about GSP the person, as we admire GSP the fighter. Can't wait until your next fight, GOOD LUCK!!

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• bigjson said September 15, 2008

  Hey Georges, thanks for being such a great athlete and ambassador for MMA.
  Can't wait to see you put on your best performance yet against BJ Penn.
  Have you ever developed any original techniques or considered starting your own martial art?

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• GSPFAN_01 said September 16, 2008

  Georges I just watched your most recent interveiw on mmamania.com, and wanted to say thanks. It was awesome typical respectful GSP, had some good questions about Brazil and even better answers from the champ. GSP is the greatest!!

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• Embryo said September 16, 2008

  Hey Georges what is the most influencial book you have ever read?

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• AshHansen said September 17, 2008

  Hey Georges.
  I listened to the "GSP is not impressed" and thought it was awesome!
  But I thought it missed, one of your best quotes..
  It should have somehow included the quote you say about your "haircut"...
  BJ Penn "I'm not impressed.. with your haircut".. ; P
  But I guess that's a whole other song!
  Keep up the hard training and setting a great example as Champion.
  Ash Hansen

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• danielle1977 said September 17, 2008

  Hi Georges! It's really considerate of you to answer questions. I'm glad you started your blog on here. I used to check your old one on gspfightclub.com regularly, but these are better. Much more in-depth. So, I have a question...have you ever though about moving up to middleweight? You have the physique to do it, and I assume you have to cut a good amount of weight for your pre-fight weigh-ins now. Just curious if you had thought about it. Keep up the asskicking, and thanks for reading your comments! :) By the way, even though Fitch and I grew up in the same city and have mutual friends, I still loved seeing you decimate him and had to make my profile pic you giving him the elbow. Loved it!!

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• Maplesyrup76 said September 18, 2008

  Cool to see you have a forum on here, i'm a big fan and hope you take B.J out for dinner at the all you can eat knee and elbow buffet. salute! From Nelson B.C and all your fans here.

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• MitchMuayThai said September 19, 2008

  Hey Georges, first off just let me say that im a big fan and that your fights and story have truly made a difference in my life and helped me get through alot of my own personal struggles and medical problems. Now that all of that is behind me I am training muay thai in Calgary and know at one point I want to compete in muay thai and maybe mixed martial arts. Thanks for being a role model and reppin Canada so well and thank you for being so good to your fans and posting here. My question is how much of a role do you have in training up and coming fighters at your gym? When all is said and done and you have retired the greatist mixed martial artist of all time :P, will you look to pass on your skills and perhaps open a chain of gyms across Canada?

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• dillo24 said September 20, 2008

  Glad to hear that you're having a good time in Los Angeles, and that you're doing something positive there! It's too bad that all of the other millionaire athletes living in that area can't take an hour out of their day like you have chosen to do.
  Hope that all of your training is going well my friend! If you can just watch BJ's jab when you guys are on your feet I think that you will be fine. Just remember, he likes to keep his thumb extended, instead of tucked in when he throws that hard jab. That is what ends up poking his oppenents in the eye; as I am sure you already are aware of :) Also, counter that upper-cut of his. He seems to be in love with throwing the upper-cut and throws that punch with no regard to the possible consequences from a possible counter-punch from it. Too bad no one has yet to counter on this. Look forward to your next blog Georges.

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• zachsteph said September 24, 2008

  Georges, who do you like in hockey?

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• BILLFOLD9 said October 26, 2008

  I HERD IF YOU BEAT BJ PENN YOU WILL THEN FIGHT ANDERSON SILVA.IS THERE ANY TRUTH TO THIS?WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO TAKE THE FIGHT?I WOULD LOVE TO SEE SILVA LOSE EVEN THOUGH HES LOST 4 TIMES BEFORE.

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• mrsanderson said August 27, 2009

  I am a teacher at a middle school in Georgia, and my students are writing letters to people they admire. One of my students chose you. Is there a mailing address that he can send his letter to. I found an email address, but I want them to practice addressing envelopes and sending snail mail. If you can help us out, I would really appreciate it! Thanks! Mrs. A.

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