Coach Kool Part 1: Train Up a Child

Trimaine Clark • September 12, 2022

Make It Make Sense Documentary

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#communityovercompetition We jumped in the trenches for this one with the legendary, community leader @kingkool100 . In this episode, Train Up a Child Part 1, we checked out @bnfa40 ‘s Gunz Down Glovez Up monthly, underground fights. While having the opportunity to see Coach Kool in action, we also witnessed what’s been labeled the greatest underground fight ever, a 28 round dog fight between @champ2timez , and top Ohio underground fighter, @trigger_.trae 🥊 Stay tuned for Part 2 with interviews from the two icons.

Meanwhile, on the block, Coach Kool Breez has been displaying the Each One Teach One mentality by providing a positive outlet for youth in the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex. Between the demonstration of fatherly love and commentary from @therealajwalka , @whole_lotta_woodz and more, community once again triumphed over competition. Special shout out to @boomandid , @kimosho_dojo , and all fighters for making it a night to remember.

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