The bitter breakup between Josh Koscheck and Javier Mendez from American Kickboxing Academy took a new twist last night when Brian Ebersole jumped into the fray.
Ebersole, never known for mincing his words, lashed out at Koscheck (via Vigilante MMA) over what he believes is disrespectful and arrogant treatment of Mendez. And really, Ebersole is simply saying the same thing that everyone else in the world not named Josh Koscheck is saying.
This wasn’t a happy ending, and most of the blame seems to be falling squarely on Koscheck and his charming personality.
He mentioned that Javier coached him but that he didn’t learn anything. Really? I learn from BJJ blue belts whilst I travel the globe teaching and training. And you can’t learn from a former World Champion? That’s a curious comment, if you ask me, which you did.
I’m not alone in thinking he’s a dick. …
In all of our interactions, never once did he thank me for booking his 1st fight, or taking my Christmas holiday to head out and train with him (on my own dime). I think he was successful because he had a chip on his shoulder all his life. And that’s fine. But when life opens its doors to you, allows you to live the dream, maybe some class, tact, and grace is called for? …
Josh probably had a big problem anytime criticism came; and 90% of that would have come from Javier, because it was not in the nature of the other coaches. Not surprising that they butted heads. And not surprising that Kos has acted like a child in regard to his life-changing plans. Disappointing to many, no doubt. But not surprising to anyone who knows him.
I appreciate Ebersole’s honesty, and I appreciate his ability to put together a coherent sentence. I conducted a live chat with him prior to his fight in December, and he simply asked me for directions, took the computer from me and moderated the chat by himself.
And again, most of the blame for this situation appears to be falling on Koscheck. I don’t see any of his long-time friends from AKA jumping up and heading to his rescue, and that speaks volumes. I’ve been to AKA on several different occasions, and I can tell you from experience that there is a true team mentality within the ranks there.
Koscheck appears to be the odd man out, and I guess that’s the way he wants it.
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