Win or Learn

Name: Win or Learn
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241977682
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MMA, Conor McGregor and Me: A Trainer's Journey

By John Kavanagh

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In Win or Learn, John Kavanagh shares his journey as a mixed martial arts coach, detailing the rise of his renowned gym and his experiences with fighters like Conor McGregor. The memoir explores the challenges and triumphs within the sport, emphasising the philosophy of learning from failures. It's an inspiring insight into the world of martial arts and personal growth.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the world of mixed martial arts, as it offers an inside look at one of the sport's most respected coaches and his journey. This biography provides an inspiring narrative about overcoming setbacks and the lessons learned through both victories and defeats, perfect for readers interested in personal growth and the competitive spirit.

Win or Learn

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The man behind the success of Conor McGregor

Growing up in Dublin, John Kavanagh was a skinny kid who was frequently bullied. After suffering a bad beating when he intervened to help a man who was being attacked, he decided he had to learn to defend himself. Before long, he was training fighters in a tiny shed and promoting the earliest mixed-martial arts events in Ireland. And then, a cocky young lad called Conor McGregor walked into his gym...

In Win or Learn, John Kavanagh tells his own remarkable life story—one that is at the heart of the extraordinary explosion of MMA in Ireland and globally. Kavanagh has become a guru to young men and women seeking to master the arts of combat. As the trainer of the world's most charismatic male MMA star, he has become a magnet for talented fighters from all over the world. Kavanagh's portrait of Conor McGregor—who he has seen in his lowest moments as well as in his greatest triumphs—is a revelation.

What emerges from Win or Learn is a remarkable portrait of ambition, discipline, and persistence in the face of years and years of disappointment. It is a must-read for every MMA fan—but also for anyone who wants to understand how to follow a dream and realise a vision.

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Win or Learn by John Kavanagh is praised for its inspiring and candid account of pursuing dreams against all odds. The author's openness about his background and struggles adds depth to the memoir, while his relentless determination offers motivation to readers. The book is lauded as remarkable and insightful by critics.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241977682

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 July 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 187g

Pages: 256

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Biography & Memoir Boxing, Wrestling & Martial Arts Coaching & Motivation John Kavanagh Non-Fiction Penguin Books Sports Sports Biographies

About the Author

John Kavanagh, who runs Straight Blast Gym Ireland, is one of the world's leading mixed martial arts coaches. His stable of fighters includes the UFC featherweight champion, Conor McGregor.