10 Questions With Shane Carwin (by Darrick Patrick)
Shane "The Monster" Carwin is a professional mixed martial artist who has competed in organizations such as the Ultimate Fighting Championship, World Extreme Cagefighting, Ring Of Fire, Art Of War, Ultimate Texas Showdown, and Extreme Wars.
Darrick: What was the path that led you to professional mixed martial arts competition?
Shane: The path that lead me to MMA was just to have the ability to continue being competitive. Sports are something I have enjoyed my whole life - from high level college sports to NFL camp. This was the perfect way for me to continue my love for competition.
Darrick: Who is someone in the sport that you highly respect?
Shane: I respect Randy Couture for his humble, respectful attitude and he is simply an excellent fighter.
Darrick: Any words of advice for other individuals looking to train in MMA?
Shane: The bottom line is to make sure you are having fun. You need to enjoy the sport first and foremost.
Darrick: What brings you the most fulfillment out of martial arts?
Shane: I attain the most fulfillment from the competition, but I also value and enjoy the sense of family it provides. I feel fortunate to have my own family and an extended family through MMA.
Darrick: Who are some of the people that greatly influenced you while growing up?
Shane: My mom, my grandma, my brothers, and my college wrestling coach Greg Waggoner.
Darrick: What does a "normal" training session for you consist of?
Shane: A typical day consists of morning strength and conditioning, then in the afternoon it's boxing, BJJ, and wrestling.
Darrick: Outside of MMA, what are your other interests?
Shane: Enjoying time with my wife, hunting, fishing, and spending time with my friends.
Darrick: If you had 24 hours left to live, how would you spend that time?
Shane: With my wife on the beach.
Darrick: What is your oldest memory?
Shane: Crying when my mom dropped me off at my first day of preschool.
Darrick: Tell us something about you that most people don't know.
Shane: When I'm at home, I like to dance for my wife. (Laughs)
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Shane Carwin Photo Gallery at Sherdog.com:
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