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Humility is the first rule of martial arts. Either you learn humility quickly, or you leave because your ego can't handle losing repeatedly.

Georges St-Pierre

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Georges St-Pierre
Age: 43
Born: 1981
Born: May 19
Actor
Amateur Wrestler
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Practitioner
Film Actor
Karateka
Mixed Martial Artist
Thai Boxer
GSP
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