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  2. After fighting his way through the kickboxing ranks, Mendez won his first world championship in 1992 when he became the ISKA Light-Cruiserweight Champion. In 1995, Mendez defeated Conrad Pla (founder of Tristar Gym ) via split decision to win the vacant ISKA Light Heavyweight Championship.

  3. Jul 2, 2023 · Having spent nearly 4 decades as a coach since 1985, Javier Mendez has achieved greatness as an MMA coach since he started coaching MMA fighters in 1996. Perhaps his biggest achievement was in 2015 when he coached 3 fighters to become UFC champions at the same time.

  4. Oct 14, 2024 · October 14, 2024 by Mike Williams. Renowned as the 'architect of champions,' Javier Mendez is a force to be reckoned with in the world of MMA coaching. Like a master sculptor, he molds raw talent into fierce fighters at his American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) in San Jose, California.

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    Javier Mendez is a Mexican born mixed martial artist, former World Champion ISKA kickboxer, and one of the most successful MMA coaches of all time. In addition to his exploits inside the ring, Mendez is the co-owner and founder of American Kickboxing Academy, known in MMA circles simply as “AKA”. The gym is home to several UFC champions, including ...

    Javier Mendez competed most frequently at 187 pounds, or about 85 kg. He went down a weight to claim a second title at 179.5 pounds as well.

    Most of Javier Mendez’s fights took place in the 1980s and have been lost to time. He was the 1992 ISKA Light-Cruiserweight Champion and the 1995 ISKA Light-Heavyweight Champion.

    Javier Mendez has been retired from professional competition since 1996. He immediately started coaching UFC fighters to championships by creating AKA, American Kickboxing Academy, as a home for MMA fighters of the highest level. As the head kickboxing trainer at AKA, Mendez has coached 8 UFC champions to their titles and will continue to do so for...

  5. Jan 29, 2024 · However, undoubtedly Javier’s most celebrated collaboration came alongside Khabib, the fighter who rewrote the record books and went on to become one of the biggest names in UFC history. Javier’s close bond with Khabib was pivotal in forging his undefeated record before he eventually retired as the UFC Lightweight Champion .

  6. Former World Kickboxing Champion, Javier Mendez, is very well known in the kick boxing circles, but as he says, probably the most unrecognizable face in mixed martial arts. Mendez has influenced many of the top fighters on today's scene directly or indirectly through the many fighters that he has trained.

  7. Apr 12, 2011 · Javier first made his name in the Martial Arts world as a two-time ISKA World Kickboxing Champion. After his illunstrious career in Kickboxing was finished, he opened up AKA and became one of the ...