Episode 2

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26th Dec 2019

An MMA Odyssey Part 1

Erik and Keoni Koch recount the sport of Mixed Martial Arts in the late nineties and early 2000's. Without adequate instruction the group began competing professionally after self study in combat sports and martial arts.

Erik discusses his early days in TaeKwonDo and Keoni recounts the frustration in the lack of available training partners and coaches. This episode leads us to the beginning of professional competition and the birth of Hybrid Faction Combat Club.

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About the Podcast

Mind Raid with The Koch Brothers
Brothers Keoni and Erik Koch offer a unique perspective after a lifetime in the martial arts and professional fighting.
High school drop outs, my brother and I charted our own course for success in one of the most backwards ways possible.


Becoming self taught professional fighters.


From a half matted basement in my house to a 10,000 square foot church like facility. We have chosen the path of most resistance, and been offered a perspective of the highest rewards.

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Keoni Koch

I am a lifelong martial artist and self made business owner. I checked out of school at 16. Finished on my own. Studied books and videos after seeing Bruce Lee. Formed my own fight team. Trained and fought our way to the highest competitive combat levels. That fight team became a full time business, Hard Drive Performance Center. I currently am a full-time coach/trainer as is my brother Erik who still competes in the UFC.