Episode 6: Javier Mendez, Founder of American Kickboxing Academy

Javier Mendez is the founder and head coach of American Kickboxing Academy, the leading Mixed Martial Arts teams/schools in the world.  Throughout his spectacular career he has won world championships himself, and raised numerous world champions in both Kickboxing and MMA.  Javier's notable students include Daniel Cormier (UFC Heavy- and Light-Heavyweight champion), Cain Velasquez (former UFC Heavy weight champion), Khabib Nurmagomedov (UFC Lightweight champion), Luke Rockhold (former UFC Middleweight champion), and many others.  In this interview we spoke about Javier's life and career, genesis of Mixed Martial Arts, qualities required to become a champion, and his famous students.  For more episodes visit www.TheAccentPodcast.com