Enter the minds of some of the martial arts world's most respected fighters and trainers.The Fighter Within is an inspirational book for Mixed Martial Arts fans which brings insider stories, heartfelt moments and the human element to what's perceived as a savage sport. It reveals thoughtful, encouraging and even lighthearted insights into the minds and souls of true champions. It describes the attributes that lead to success in a sport that demands dedication, forethought and intellect—traits which are applicable to all of life's challenges.
A foreword by Bas Rutten—UFC Heavyweight Champion and three-time King of Pancrase World Champion—sets the tone for this book, which features an impressive array of interviews with a veritable who's-who of elite MMA fighters and martial artists:
- Fedor Emelianenko (Former MMA Heavyweight Champion and FIAS World Combat Sambo Heavyweight Champion)
- Rashad Evans (Former UFC Champion)
- Mauricio Shogun Rua (Former UFC Champion)
- Sean Sherk (Former UFC Champion)
- Tomasz Adamek (Boxing Champion)
- Jeff Joslin (Former UFC Fighter)
- Jean Charles Skarbowsky (Three-Time Muay Thai Champion/Elite Coach)
- Rafal Chwalak (Polish Kickboxing and Savate Champion)
- Mark Colangelo (MMA figher/BJJ Black Belt Champion)
- Kru Phil Nurse (Muay Thai Champion/Elite Coach)
- Brian Cain (Elite Sport's Psychologist)
- Firas Zahabi (Tri-Star Elite Coach)
- Roger Bloodworth (Elite World Boxing Coach)
- Jorge Britto (BJJ Black Belt Champion/MMA Fighter)
- John Danaher (BJJ Black Belt Elite Coach)
- Scott Ramsdell (API Head Instructor)
- Matthew Olson (API Head Instructor)
