Accomplished Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and coach Sean “SLG” Le Gourrierec is a professional mixed martial artist who has been training and competing since 2009. Earlier on this year, Hex Fight Series 13 saw Sean secure an extremely impressive knockout against his opponent in the first 13 seconds of round 1, bringing his professional record to 5-2.This positive powerhouse has been acclaimed as the founder of skate-boxing, and always brings the good vibes with him wherever he roams!
Read on to find out more about Sean!
What would you consider your greatest achievements in Martial Arts?
Earning all my Jiu-Jitsu belts under Thiago.
How did you first get involved with Absolute MMA? (What industry were you in prior to Martial Arts? What made you change?)
I was an environmental scientist, and I was also studying to be a teacher. I was better at fighting.
Mantra/Quote to live by?
The purpose of work is to create. The purpose of making money is to have enough.
What is your favourite memory from when you were younger?
Getting my first BMX for my 14th birthday.
Who is an inspiration to you, and why?
Daniel Herbertson, he knows why.
If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Salmon.
If you were going to be an animal, what would you be and why?
I would be a bear, they wrestle good and nobody messes with them.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself!
I haven’t grown since year 7.
What were some funny/interesting/weird hobbies you had when you were a teenager?
I used to get my back waxed because I was self conscious. I just accept it now 🙂
Besides martial arts, what else are you passionate about and why?
Skateboarding. I hate riding and driving, they’re reserved for those who need to rest.
Do you have a “useless” talent that makes people smile every time you use it?
I can lick my elbow.
When was the last time you did something new for the first time and what was it?
I ate food left handed recently, was different.
Have you ever worked a “normal” job (not in the fitness/martial arts industry)? What were the highlights and lessons you learned?
I was a janitor at an all girls school. I learned not to clean the windows before after school detention.
During an Absolute MMA staff retreat a zombie apocalypse breaks out. You get separated with 3 AMMA team members. Who would be part your dream team and why?
Simon, he is most likely to have or know where to get a helicopter. Secondly I would pick Dan, we could give him up first. Finally, I would pick Thiago as he would still be making jokes throughout the whole thing.
“Sean loves an animal analogy more than any man I know. One of the most enthusiastic and passionate coaches out there!” – Oliver Smith
“Sean was one of my first students that I taught when I came to Australia. We have worked together for the last 8 years, and I could not ask for a better colleague and friend. He came to Brazil with me and met my family, my friends. He has become part of my family.” – Coach Thiago Stefanutti
Photos: W.L Fight Photography