From Wrestler to Mentor: Santos Caban on Fatherhood, Discipline, and Building a Legacy
Success Isn’t the Goal - It’s Just the Beginning | Santos Caban In this powerful episode, we sit down with Santos Caban - Division I All-American wrestler, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, father, coach, and owner of a thriving martial arts academy - to explore what really happens after you “make it.” From early struggles and career pivots to building a values-driven business and leading as a father, Santos shares what it means to evolve as a man, mentor, and leader. This isn’t just about mart...
Success Isn’t the Goal - It’s Just the Beginning | Santos Caban
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Santos Caban - Division I All-American wrestler, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, father, coach, and owner of a thriving martial arts academy - to explore what really happens after you “make it.” From early struggles and career pivots to building a values-driven business and leading as a father, Santos shares what it means to evolve as a man, mentor, and leader.
This isn’t just about martial arts. It’s about growth, discipline, parenting, self-defense, resilience, and what it takes to live in alignment once the hustle fades.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
- How Santos went from corporate burnout to building a thriving martial arts academy
- The emotional challenges of coaching your own children
- Why self-defense and situational awareness are non-negotiable life skills
- The mindset shift that helped him become a more present father and balanced leader
- How he empowers women in martial arts through culture and consistency
- The business lessons behind building long-term community and retention
- Why functional fitness and injury prevention are essential for longevity
- The value of real mentorship, continuous learning, and emotional intelligence
Whether you're a parent, martial artist, coach, or entrepreneur, Santos’s story is packed with wisdom on how to grow from achievement into alignment - and from hustle into purpose.
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “What’s next?” after success - this episode is for you.
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Santos Caban
i am a life long athlete 2x D1 all american 2nd degree blackbelt under Stan Beck a father of 4 and a businessman. My goal is to make everyone around me better not only as athletes but as people. i believe a coaches job encompasses all aspects of life.
