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.