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 Ma ...