Description
Canadian former professional mixed martial artist and two-division champion in
the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), widely regarded as one of the greatest
MMA fighters of all time. St-Pierre was a three-time former UFC Welterweight
Champion (winning the title twice and the interim title once) and held the UFC
Middleweight Championship, making him one of only four fighters in UFC history
to hold titles in multiple weight divisions. He holds a 3rd dan black belt in
Kyokushin Karate, a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and black belts in
Shotokan, Shidokan, and Gaidojutsu. St-Pierre was inducted into the UFC Hall of
Fame in 2021 and appointed to the Order of Canada.
Teachers (6)
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Jean Couture
(1988-1994)
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Confirmed by Le Soleil article citing Jean Couture as GSP's karate
instructor, corroborated by GSP's own Facebook post showing a childhood
photo with Couture
"À neuf ans, GSP fait ses premiers pas dans une école de karaté. Il est
alors entraîné par le maître Jean Couture, qui lui enseigne le style
kyokushin-kan."
— Genois Gagnon, Jean-Michel. (2013). Georges
St-Pierre: le gentleman gladiateur - Le Soleillinkinfo
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Firas Zahabi
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Firas Zahabi's Wikipedia article confirms he was GSP's main MMA coach
after UFC 69 and head coach at Tristar Gym
"After UFC 69 where St-Pierre lost the UFC Welterweight title to Matt
Serra, Zahabi became St-Pierre's main coach for the rest of his
career."
— Firas Zahabi - Wikipedia (EN)link
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Bruno Fernandes
linkBrazilian jiu-jitsu
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(2006-2008)
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Wikipedia explicitly confirms GSP earned his BJJ black belt under Bruno
Fernandes
"In September 2008, St-Pierre earned his black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu
under Bruno Fernandes."
— Wikipedia contributors. (2026). Georges St-Pierre -
Wikipedia (EN). Wikipedia (English)linkinfo
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John Danaher
linkBrazilian jiu-jitsu
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Wikipedia infobox lists John Danaher as one of GSP's BJJ trainers; Danaher
was also a coach on The Ultimate Fighter 12 for GSP's team
"Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: John Danaher, Bruno Fernandes, Renzo Gracie"
— Wikipedia contributors. (2026). Georges St-Pierre -
Wikipedia (EN). Wikipedia (English)linkinfo
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Renzo Gracie
linkBrazilian jiu-jitsu
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Wikipedia explicitly states Renzo Gracie awarded GSP his BJJ brown belt on July
21, 2006
"St-Pierre received his brown belt in BJJ from Renzo Gracie on July 21,
2006."
— Wikipedia contributors. (2026). Georges St-Pierre -
Wikipedia (EN). Wikipedia (English)linkinfo
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Phil Nurse
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Wikipedia explicitly states GSP trained in Muay Thai under Phil Nurse between
2006 and 2009
"Between 2006 and 2009, St-Pierre trained in Muay Thai under Phil Nurse at
the Wat in New York City."
— Wikipedia contributors. (2026). Georges St-Pierre -
Wikipedia (EN). Wikipedia (English)linkinfo
Ranks (4)
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Dan-Kyu System (1993~)
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Multiple sources state GSP earned his 2nd dan black belt in Kyokushin at age 12,
but the exact date is not specified
"Already a 2nd dan Kyokushin karate black belt at age 12."
— Wikipedia contributors. (2026). Georges St-Pierre -
Wikipedia (EN). Wikipedia (English)linkinfo
Dan-Kyu System (2012-02-22)
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Confirmed by official Kyokushin Karate Federation announcement, reported by
MixedMartialArts.com
"Shokei Matsui, who was appointed president of the Kyokushin Karate
Federation by Mas Oyama himself, personally awards Georges st. Pierre the rank
of 3rd dan In Kyokushinkai Karate."
— Palmquist, Chris. (2012). GSP awarded 3rd degree
black belt in Kyokushin - MixedMartialArts.comlinkinfo
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BJJ Ranking System (2006-07-21)
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Wikipedia explicitly states date and promoter
"St-Pierre received his brown belt in BJJ from Renzo Gracie on July 21,
2006."
— Wikipedia contributors. (2026). Georges St-Pierre -
Wikipedia (EN). Wikipedia (English)linkinfo
BJJ Ranking System (2008-09)
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Wikipedia confirms GSP earned his BJJ black belt under Bruno Fernandes in
September 2008
"In September 2008, St-Pierre earned his black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu
under Bruno Fernandes."
— Wikipedia contributors. (2026). Georges St-Pierre -
Wikipedia (EN). Wikipedia (English)linkinfo
Honors (2)
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receipt_longMember of the Order of Canada (C.M.)
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Title
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Listed in Wikipedia infobox and official Order of Canada registry
"Georges St-Pierre CM"
— Wikipedia contributors. (2026). Georges St-Pierre -
Wikipedia (EN). Wikipedia (English)linkinfo
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receipt_longUFC Hall of Fame inductee
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Title (2021-09-24)
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Confirmed by GSP official website and UFC announcements
"Il mérite sa place au Temple de la renommée du UFC aux côtés notamment de
Matt Hughes et de Dan Severn."
— Genois Gagnon, Jean-Michel. (2013). Georges
St-Pierre: le gentleman gladiateur - Le Soleillinkinfo
Linked data
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