Benny "the Jet" Urquidez's autobiography details a wonderful fulfilled life of the legendary, essential MMA fighter and teacher before MMA came into existence. Urquidez alongside his tremendous support and wisdom from his family has left historical marks not only inside martial arts, but in spirituality, philosophy and the motion picture industry too.
The chapters range from happy beginnings to troubled teenage times to unforgettable achievements to truly negative emotional state of minds or general darkness through discovering his own identity. Or basically, "Forget what you have learned, and remember what you forgot."
I was truly captivated by his latest book. I was already inspired and a huge fan of his Jackie Chan collaboration fight scenes and now I have nothing more than the utmost respect and honor for this outstanding man.
The Jet reads away very easily, I could symphatize with certain key moments in it quite well, and I understood alot of the pain and happiness Urquidez has been going through. For anyone who experienced the Jet in the past, or for those who want to get introduced to a living legend, this is the book for you.
I was thrilled to meet him in person this year at Long Beach, California, and even though I was intimidated by his unusual facial remarks and his reputation, I still shook his hand and told him "It's an honor". Because in reality and ultimately there is nothing to be afraid of when casually meeting a kickboxing world champion and having black belts in numerous martial arts. Nothing at all....ha ha ha!
Rating: ****(out of 4)
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