Still Rolling: Carlos Mendez - From Cop to Coach, creating the perfect gym for his community. скачать в хорошем качестве

Still Rolling: Carlos Mendez - From Cop to Coach, creating the perfect gym for his community.

In this episode of the Still Rolling Jiu Jitsu Podcast, Matthew Montgomery interviews Professor Carlos Mendez, who shares his journey from Venezuela to becoming a police officer in the U.S. and eventually transitioning to a full-time martial arts academy owner. Carlos discusses the importance of self-defense training for law enforcement, the culture of his academy, One Academy, and the significance of teaching both Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai. He emphasizes the need for a supportive training environment and the impact of martial arts on personal growth and community building. takeaways He emphasizes the importance of self-defense training for law enforcement officers. Carlos believes that Jiu-Jitsu is the best martial art for kids due to its practical self-defense applications. He aims to create a supportive and safe training environment at One Academy. Carlos's family is deeply involved in the martial arts community, enhancing their bond. He has shifted his focus from personal competition to developing his students and academy. Carlos advocates for a return to the roots of Jiu-Jitsu, emphasizing practical applications over sport. He believes that a well-rounded martial artist should incorporate both striking and grappling skills. Carlos encourages parents to enroll their children in Jiu-Jitsu for its discipline and self-defense benefits. He aims to keep the legacy of great Jiu-Jitsu alive through his teaching and academy culture. Carlos' Academy https://oneacademyathens.com/ How to follow Carlos   / carlosmn190   https://linktr.ee/OneAcademyAthens?ut... Where Matthew trains https://www.gracieohio.com/   / gracieohio   How to follow Matthew and Still Rolling Jiu Jitsu Socials   / stillrollingjiujitsu      / @stillrollingjiujitsu   https://open.spotify.com/show/6Apbtl6... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...   / still.rolling.jiujitsu   Email Still Rolling Jiu Jitsu Podcast StillRollingBJJ@gmail.com