The collection showcases John Kavanagh's evolving talent as he delves into the complexities of love, highlighting its gains and losses. It reflects a keen sense of place within the post-modern landscape and explores the tension between inner emotions and external realities. Kavanagh's work invites readers to engage with profound themes that resonate in both personal and societal contexts.
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 woman 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 - which is at the heart of the rise of MMA in Ireland and globally. Kavanagh has become a guru to young men and women seeking to master the arts of combat and earned a reputation as one of the best MMA coaches in the world. All of it is built on a work ethic and a team ethos that has remained intact from the earliest days in the shed. Kavanagh's portrait of his most gifted and successful fighter, 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 realize a vision.
The book as is called all kinds of everything I hope says it all. There is something for everyone somewhere in the collection. The book is written with the view to give hope, inspiration, a Sense of love, and some of remembrance, to all who read it and those who have supported the writing of the book. A big huge thanks to all involved it has been a pleasure having you All in my corner and making my dream possible.
Exploring the unique landscapes and features of the West of Ireland, this collection of poems delves into the rich cultural and natural heritage of the region. John Kavanagh's work captures the essence of his homeland, offering readers a vivid portrayal of its beauty and complexities through evocative language and imagery.
Conor McGregors Trainer beschreibt seinen Weg zum Erfolg in der weltweit am schnellsten wachsenden Sportart MMA
In diesem Buch erzählt John Kavanagh seine bemerkenswerte Lebensgeschichte, die eng verknüpft ist mit der weltweiten Erfolgsgeschichte der Mixed Martial Arts. Als Jugendlicher wurde der schlaksige Außenseiter oft gemobbt und auch einmal übel verprügelt, als er einer Frau zu Hilfe eilen wollte, die angegriffen worden war. Nach diesem Erlebnis war ihm klar, dass er lernen musste, sich selbst zu verteidigen. Schon bald trainierte er in einem kleinen Schuppen auch andere Kämpfer und veranstaltete die ersten MMA-Events in Irland. Da betrat eines Tages ein frecher Kerl namens Conor McGregor seine Trainingshalle...
Mittlerweile ist Kavanagh mit seinem Motto „Siege oder lerne“ zu einem Guru für viele junge Männer und Frauen geworden, die im Kampfsport etwas erreichen wollen. Als Trainer des weltweit charismatischsten Champions Conor McGregor ist er mit seinem Gym zum Magnet für talentierte Kämpfer aus der ganzen Welt geworden.
Siege oder lerne gibt einen ganz privaten Einblick in das Leben von John Kavanagh und die beeindruckende Sportlerkarriere von Conor McGregor. Das Buch ist ein Muss für jeden MMA-Fan, aber auch für alle, die verstehen wollen, wie man einen Traum durch Ehrgeiz, Disziplin und Beharrlichkeit wahr werden lässt.