Javier Mendez

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Instructor and ranked competitor representing American Kickboxing Academy (AKA).

Associations

American Kickboxing Academy (AKA)

Instructor Ranking Points

Overall Points3,830

Gi Points130

No-Gi Points0

MMA Points3,500

Major Titles

Verified achievements recognized on the rankings.

Founder of American Kickboxing Academy (AKA)
Coach to multiple UFC Champions (e.g., Khabib, Cormier, Velasquez, Makhachev)
Multiple "Coach of the Year" awards
Founder and Head Coach of American Kickboxing Academy (AKA)
Coach of UFC Champions Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev, Daniel Cormier
Former ISKA World Kickboxing Champion

Detailed Description

Javier Mendez is the founder of American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) and one of the most successful coaches in MMA history. A former ISKA Kickboxing World Champion, he has coached legendary UFC champions including Khabib Nurmagomedov, Daniel Cormier, Luke Rockhold, Cain Velasquez, and Islam Makhachev.

Notable Students