The History of AKA and MMA With Coach Javier Mendez

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Have you ever wondered where Coach Javier Mendez "Former World Champion Kickboxer" got his start? Before the UFC there was Kickboxing and other martial arts competitions, Javier was a kickboxer who started with Tae Kwondo. When the UFC was in it's early years of development, many of the fighters started seeking out a coach with a diverse background. There were not many great boxers in the early UFC initially, and fighters were looking for someone who could give them an edge. Besides Professional Boxing, there was full contact Professional Kickboxing where Javier competed. Here we take you on a journey, to where it all began. How Javier Mendez developed as a fighter, then later turned professional and soon became a coach. This is part one, where you will here about some of his fighters but not all. This list includes Frank Shamrock, Cung Le, Brian Johnston, and many more. We take you down the hall of fame for part one, at the American Kickboxing Academy. Some people are new to watching this sport, while Javier Mendez has been throwing knock out kicks and punches since the 1980s. There will be a follow up where we will include many other fighters like Khabib Nurmagomedov, Cain Velasquez, Luke Rockhold, Josh Thompson and many more. Subscribe today if you have not already and follow us @JavierMendezAKAPodcast @akajav www.javiermendezakapodcast.com

[@theeagle2610]

Coach Javier looks a hero on his day😍😍😍

[@angelmanfredy]

He was like a Mexican Conan. Not O'Brien. LOL

[@alexismendoza1165]

I love how he never denies that he’s Mexican love you coach!❤️

[@felixricardo246]

pretty humble , great guy coach Javier

[@forwardgrappling]

love seeing historic martial arts like this

[@abdallahh2482]

Coach Javier is truly an inspiration. Cheers from Riyadh 🇸🇦

[@angelmanfredy]

A walk through memory lane, man. I was there at the Capitol Glass Shop, sweeping up the glass before class, training with most all of the guys listed in the early days, and joined Jav, Brian Johnston and crew for 3 UFC trips. I even hired Travis Johnson for motion capture in our boxing game! Much love always for AKA. Because of it I own IMPACT! Kickboxing Fitness!

[@toddwade2853]

I cracked up remembering the facebook post the other day about Master Lee fighting a bear after watching this I remember arguing with you about who would when in a fight between Jav and Master Lee Hahaha.

[@angelmanfredy]

@@toddwade2853 I think we now know the answer to that one, brother. So happy for Jav.

[@The40Glock1]

Respect to Javier Mendez he's a pioneer in the game and has made so many champions

[@wansinuzulan5638]

Hello Coach.. Great guy, great coach, everybody's at AKA.. I enjoy watch all your videos with Khabib, Islam, DC, everyone there.. Humble and so funny. Such a big happpy family Greeting from Malaysia😊👍

[@yasinjamal7517]

I was like who is that handsome dude and it was Javier Mendez💪

[@myfavbookbrontejaneeyre3752]

This is so interesting! I always see so many photos on the walls of AKA in the videos.

[@toddwade2853]

Love seeing the old history!! amazing to think about the humble beginnings when you started to what it all has become. Seeing the picture of Jaun reminded me of him showing me how to punch way back at Steindorf he was a great guy!! Remeber going to one of your first fights at the old Camden High gym must of been like 83 fun video!! Thanks

[@jojosiwadrillremixmp3141]

i feel like i know coach jav since i have fam that he reminds me of, such a badass, Godbless you and your guys Coach 💪💯 👑

[@trevormarcray]

A walk through history... love it!

[@bangbangallday1390]

Real Mexican Gangster.

[@scottdavis4411]

such a great guy..i was training back in the day at the glass shop...fun times.!

[@abetuna2707]

man, incredible history. You lived the life!!! awesome video coach!

[@NoName-zv9de]

Man I miss AKA. I use to train at the Hillsdale location. Lots of cool dudes there

[@monstermind4286]

Bring the shirts back🔥🙏🏼🇲🇽🇺🇲

[@tounsi7105]

The real mexican gangster

[@sosodefinite94]

For sure

[@adeihaw]

please make it longer..we would love to learn more the history of AKA

[@Javiermendezakapodcast]

There will be more

[@omarabdulazizhassan]

Minimum about 10 minutes

[@pastadrmartinssempa6295]

Thank you for your commitment. Alle the guys thanks only Javier but I am preety sure you are the guy with this great ideas. 👍

[@muhammadabdulrahman8859]

hey coach... please make full tour inside AKA.. im very eager on it, last time i saw it from Frank Shamrock...

[@thatswhyiamhere387]

we need more of this , show us every wall photos and history behind it

[@sarmadsiddique1890]

One of the best coach lots of love from India

[@MrGjr-nb6yn]

Much respect coach ✌🏿

[@MrNemano]

Cool video, please make one showing all the champion that came from AKA.

[@Javiermendezakapodcast]

That's the goal this is part 1

[@CowbellkingdomTV]

Fun content. Keep it up.

[@user-bb2hn5iy4q]

Javier🦁☝️👍👍👍👍👍

[@bsnews_en4944]

Nice! very interesting!

[@stavkauz9339]

You look like Bolo yeung 😁

[@samallardyce2522]

javier with super cool long hair

[@lillydelia3351]

❤️❤️❤️

[@muhamadfaris2375]

Hey coach. Alhamdulillah

[@REDDEAD_uzi]

The best MMA Gym in the world

[@alexismendoza1165]

😭😭😭💕

[@amirulhaizald3890]

AKA breeding champions since day 1 💯🔥

[@elds7488]

👍👍👍

[@shortclips39]

I’m going to join your gym 2022 or 2023 im really looking forward to it

[@puertorico4718]

Ernie reyes sr is kinos dad from TMNT

[@Just-gt9oo]

👍

[@boburdada8297]

Succes story

[@rtm7360]

Stephanie

[@briantorres6600]

Who was his coach when he won the championships in 1992 & 1995

[@ayoNan2311]

Crazy how he focused on kickboxing and his champions are mainly focused on wrestling 😂

[@stavkauz9339]

Ждём с переводом или текстом

[@Soulseeologia]

Nada on the wall about Khabib or DC? Maybe down the other hallway!

[@mdfaisal2143]

how can i learn with AKA I am from india

[@johng7423]

Javier Mendez looks dead like Kevin Dunn, the actor who is in the world of the psychic, the TV show that Bill Murray's character Peter Venkman presents, he is a guest that predicts the end of the earth, its like Javier's doppelganger.

[@rtm7360]

Khabib

[@fernandomenendez2884]

AKA was created by Frank Shamrock