In this episode, Joel sits down with Diego, a martial artist from Uruguay who transitioned from Taekwondo to Krav Maga—and ultimately to Krav Maga Worldwide. Diego shares his journey from discovering Krav Maga in 2008 to becoming a full-time instructor, highlighting the challenges of retraining muscle memory, the importance of small details, and his vision for growing Krav Maga in Uruguay.
Key Highlights:
- Diego’s first encounter with Krav Maga through his Taekwondo instructor in 2008
- Why videos are helpful but never a replacement for training with partners and high-level instructors
- The shift from teaching both Taekwondo and Krav Maga to going all-in on Krav Maga full-time
- How Diego built his school through social media, referrals, and foot traffic
- The conversion process to Krav Maga Worldwide: similarities, small details, and the challenge of muscle memory
- Why details make the difference in life-or-death self-defense situations
- The positive community response to the switch and how his students are more motivated than ever
- Diego’s vision: growing Krav Maga Worldwide across Uruguay with instructor certifications and new training centers
- The culture of KMW: building each other up, training realistically, and keeping students safe
To join us for our October Seminar with Darren, head over to: kmwcalendar.com/darrenlevine.
