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  1. groundedmma.com › javier-mendez-mma-coach-profileJavier Mendez: MMA Coach Profile (Gym, Methods, Champions)

    Jul 2, 2023 · Javier Mendez is very well-known for developing the striking skills of wrestlers/grapplers, and fighters like B.J. Penn, Daniel Cormier, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Islam Makhachev are great examples of wrestlers who honed their striking skills under Javier Mendez. Unity

  2. mmaunit.com › javier-mendez-mma-coachJavier Mendez: MMA Coach Profile (Gym, Methods, Champions)

    Oct 14, 2024 · Javier Mendez is a former kickboxer-turned-MMA coach and the founder of the American Kickboxing Academy (AKA). AKA, established in 1985, started as a kickboxing gym but transitioned to coaching MMA fighters in 1996. Mendez has coached numerous successful fighters, including B.J. Penn, Daniel Cormier, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Islam Makhachev.

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  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Javier_Mendez_(mixedJavier Mendez (mixed martial arts trainer) - Wikipedia

    Team. American Kickboxing Academy. Javier Mendez (born September 18, 1970) is a Mexican-American mixed martial arts (MMA) coach and founder of the MMA gym American Kickboxing Academy (AKA). He’s a former 2 time ISKA kickboxing world champion, he is best known for training multiple MMA world champions.

  5. sportsfoundation.org › best-mixed-martial-arts-coaches5 Best Mixed Martial Arts Coaches of All Time

    • Greg Jackson. 🏆 Achievements: Coached numerous UFC champions and title contenders. 📅 Years Active: 1992–Present. 👕 Teams Coached: Jackson Wink MMA Academy.
    • Javier Mendez. 🏆 Achievements: Coached multiple UFC champions, including Khabib Nurmagomedov. 📅 Years Active: 1980s–Present. 👕 Teams Coached: American Kickboxing Academy (AKA)
    • Firas Zahabi. 🏆 Achievements: Coach of Georges St-Pierre and other top MMA talents. 📅 Years Active: 2007–Present. 👕 Teams Coached: Tristar Gym. 🌐 Nationality: Canadian.
    • Duke Roufus. 🏆 Achievements: Renowned for his development of striking skills in MMA fighters. 📅 Years Active: 2006–Present. 👕 Teams Coached: Roufusport MMA Academy.

  6. www.ludusmartialarts.com › javier-mendez-islamJavier Mendez: Islam Makhachev works year-round on striking ...

    Mendez has helped hone the skills of both former UFC lightweight champion Nurmagomedov (29-0 MMA, 13-0 UFC) and current title challenger Makhachev (22-1 MMA, 11-1 UFC). But when it came to striking, the head coach of American Kickboxing Academy says Makhachev diversified his training more than Nurmagomedov did.

  7. www.lowkickmma.com › javier-mendezJavier Mendez - MMA Coach Biography - LowKickMMA.com

    May 5, 2021 · Under Javier Mendez’ coaching, Shamrock would never lose a fight in the 7 years he trained with Javier. Winning the inaugural UFC light heavyweight champion and defending it 4 times during this ...

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  9. londonreal.tv › javier-mendez-how-i-trained-khabibJavier Mendez - How I Trained Khabib Nurmagomedov To Become ...

    Jan 29, 2024 · AKA quickly gained recognition as the go-to gym for aspiring young fighters and under Mendez’s leadership, became synonymous with producing some of the most recognisable names in the sport of MMA. In his time as a coach and mentor, Javier has overseen the careers of 11 world champions including Frank Shamrock , BJ Penn , Islam Makhachev and of course Khabib Nurmagomedov .