“Never forget where you come from!”
“Never forget where you come from!”
AN INSPIRATION, WORLDWIDE
Georges St-Pierre (Rush, GSP) was born in Saint-Isidore, a small municipality in Montérégie, Quebec, on May 19, 1981. He is considered one of the greatest mixed martial arts’ fighters of all time. He started practising martial arts at a young age, thirsty for learning and constantly moti-vated by self-improvement. He has set himself apart by his determination and humility, as well as his moral and physical strength.
GSP is prized and renowned as an all-around athlete. He has made a name for himself through the intensive practice of a wide variety of martial arts, combat sports and gymnastics.
“I am most touched by the honour granted by the municipality I grew up in. I hope that Place GSP will become a place of inspiration and gatherings for all generations and a symbol of perseverance, especially for our youth fostering great dreams.”
“I am most touched by the honour granted by the municipality I grew up in. I hope that Place GSP will become a place of inspiration and gatherings for all generations and a symbol of perseverance, especially for our youth fostering great dreams.”
HIS YOUTH IN SAINT-ISIDORE
© Courtesy St-Pierre Family
The Athlete’s 8 Core Values
The Athlete’s 8 Core Values
Georges St-Pierre lives by martial arts core values, as much in his work ethic, as in his personal affairs. These values are engraved on the octagon floor, where the athlete has shown as much agility as strength. The circular arc walk on which eleven Chinese stone steps are disposed draws inspiration from the oriental philosophy revered by the fighter.
Georges St-Pierre lives by martial arts core values, as much in his work ethic, as in his personal affairs. These values are engraved on the octagon floor, where the athlete has shown as much agility as strength. The circular arc walk on which eleven Chinese stone steps are disposed draws inspiration from the oriental philosophy revered by the fighter.
FAMILY
The purest of all human feelings.
PERSEVERANCE
Fortitude to brave danger and pain.
WISDOM
Knowing how to be modest, free from pride and vanity.
INTEGRITY
Being genuine and not disguising one’s feelings or thoughts.
GENEROSITY
A token of courage showcasing humanity and leading to life esteem.
RESPECT
Knowing how to treat people and things with deference.
CREATIVITY
Thinking outside the box and daring to move forward differently.
HONOUR
Following a moral code and adopting an ideal way of behaving with dignity and consideration.
DISCIPLINES
- Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
- Kyokushin Karate (Black Belt)
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Black Belt)
- English Boxing
- Thai Boxing
- Freestyle Wrestling
- Gymnastics
DISTINCTIONS
- Inducted into the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Hall of Fame in 2020
- 2017 UFC Middleweight World Champion
- Two-time UFC Welterweight World Champion in 2006 and 2008–2013
- 2008, 2009 and 2010 Sportsnet Canada Athlete of the Year
- 2009 Sports Illustrated Fighter of the Year
- 2009 World MMA Awards Fighter of the Year
- 2008 Black Belt Magazine Mixed Martial Arts Fighter of the Year
As an involved citizen of the world and athlete, Georges St-Pierre is committed to giving back to society. He has created the Georges St-Pierre Foundation to end bullying amongst young people and promote physical activity in schools.
