• We're Kicking It | The Stories Behind the Legends and warriors of Martial arts greats

  • By: Jose Flores
  • Podcast
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We're Kicking It | The Stories Behind the Legends and warriors of Martial arts greats

By: Jose Flores
  • Summary

  • Jose Flores interviews Legends and Warriors of the greatest Martial artists of today. These are the stories behind the Legends and Warriors of Martial arts greats. Experience their inspirational stories and how they got to where they are today. Weekly podcasts interviews of some of the great leaders and fighters of today's Martial Arts disciplines. Including: MMA, Muay Thai, Karate, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Krav Maga, Taekwondo, Kung fu, Wing Chun, Kickboxing and many other disciplines. Learn the journeys and experiences of these successful Martial artists through this candid and fun podcast. Jose interviews current fighters and some of the top Martial Arts Coaches and Instructors in the world.www.WereKickingIt.com
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  • George "El Yuyu" Acosta | American Boxer | Ranked 14th in the the US | WBA Fedecentro Title
    Mar 20 2023

    George Acosta nicknamed "El Yuyu",  is an American boxer from Whittier, California. He stands at 5'8"  and competes in the Super Feather Weight division (130lbs) (59kg) in the Super Feather Weight Division.  George has been competing professionally since 2017 and currently holds a record of 14-1-0 with 2 knock out victories. George  is currently ranked 14 in the U.S. and #60 Worldwide. and has won the WBA Fedecentro Title. 

    • Ranked 14th in the US for Super Feather Weight Boxing 
    • Ranked 60th Worldwide for Super Feather Weight boxing
    • WBA Fedecentro Title
    • Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiujitsu
    • 7 straights wins in Professional Debut

    Want to train with George "El Yuyu" Acosta you can contact him at:

    Facebook: ElYuyuBoxing

    YouTube: ElYuyuBoxing

    TikTok:ElYuyuBoxing

    Twitter: elyuyuboxing

    Instagram: georgeacosta562

    George "El Yuyu" Acosta webpage

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    52 mins
  • Alan Predolin | Owner of Krav Maga 360 | Director of Krav Maga Global North America
    Mar 13 2023

    Alan is the Founder, Owner and Chief Instructor of 360 Krav Maga. He is also the Director of Krav Maga Global North America. Originally from Vicenza Italy.  Alan also served in both the Italian and U.S Airborne. 

    • Served in a special unit of the Italian Airborne
    • Was introduced to Krav Maga in 1995 in Israel
    • Joined the US Army in 1996; Was in the 82nd Airborne
    • Started the first official Hand to Hand Course in the US Army Airborne Division
    • Attended the Krav Maga Instructor Course under Haim Zut in 2001
    • Started teaching at the Krav Maga Worldwide HQ in 2003, where he led regular classes as well as Train the Trainer classes for both civilians and Law Enforcement.
    • In 2003 he also started teaching in Long Beach, CA and opened 360 Krav Maga Academy.
    • Trained with Eyal Yanilov, successor of Imi Lichtenfeld – Founder of Krav Maga.
    • Was appointed Director of International Krav Maga Federation North America and then Director of Krav Maga Global North America
    * Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Leo Vieira and Checkmat HQ
    * Kru in Muay Thai

    Want to train with Alan:
    Website: https://www.360kravmaga.com/
    Learn more at:  https://www.360kravmaga.com/long-beach-california
    Instagram: @360alan
    youtube

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    59 mins
  • Todd Medina | Coach to Champions 13x World Champion | 1st Mexican American in UFC
    May 23 2022

    UFC vet Todd Medina nicknamed “El Tiburon”, is an American mixed martial artist from Santa Ana, California. He stands 5’10” and competes in the Light Heavyweight (205 lbs.) . He competed in MMA from 1995 to 2009. Medina was one of several Gracie training partners and students to enter the UFC in its early years. He studied under Carlson Gracie, eventually earning his black belt. His early career was notable for the number of fights he took against top competition at the time. He ended up with very little to show for his hard work, going 5-9-1 between 1995 and 2006, but found a rhythm on the regional circuit closing out his career with a 6 fight win streak. He is currently the owner and head trainer of Todd Medina's Fight School in Costa Mesa, California, where he trains fighters in his own "freestyle" system. 

    • 13x World Champion
    • Carlson Gracie Sr fight team
    • M-1 World Champion
    • 1st Mexican American in UFC

    Want to train with Todd Medina? Todd trains fighters at his Martial Arts gym
    Todd Medina Fight School. Address 16912 Gothard St I, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
    Instagram: Todd Medina
    Tik Tok: TheFightCoach
    Phone: (949) 759-2464
    https://toddmedina.com/

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    53 mins

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