KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV hopes to continue following in the footsteps of his father by opening additional mixed martial arts schools.
Abdulmanap, the Russian's father, was a renowned MMA trainer in Dagestan. He was responsible for the explosion in talent in the area.
Khabib Nurmagomedov, a former UFC lightweight champion plans to open more MMA training schools
Nurmagomedov established a school with 200 pupils in his hometown in December 2019, and named it after him father, who died last year.
The former lightweight champion will open additional academies in Moscow and Abu Dhabi, Kazan, Kazan, Krasnodar, and Kazan.
According to the 32-year old, Abu Dhabi will have the largest population.
"It will open at the end December.
"I would like to open one in Moscow. There are schools, but they are not big.
"I have agreements in Kazan and Krasnodar, as well as many other places."
Nurmagomedov has retired from mixed martial art last October and now focuses his efforts on coaching his teammates.
The Eagle is an 8-0 coach. He plans to share his knowledge with students through masterclasses.
He said, "Our men will train there. Because there won't be time, I won't train myself.
I can do more than just being a coach. Yes, I will be there - I will also conduct masterclasses.
Nurmagomedov, despite being at the height of his powers when it was time to call it a day is happy with the decision to close the curtains on his hall-of fame career.
Esquire asked him to explain: "Everyday I woke up and started training. In the evening, my body was tired because I had pushed it to its limits."
"I want to have a normal life, get at least some sleep before noon and live for myself. I don't need to be devoted to any sport."
He said, "There are five to six people with whom we are building the pathway. I will train them, help them, and share my experiences."
"It can be described as a coaching life to a certain extent, but I'm not going to fully get into coaching.
"I will always be there to share my experiences."
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