Kayla Harrison has learned a lot since she began training at American Top Team but perhaps the most valuable piece of advice she received came from the owner of the gym rather than one of her coaches.
As a two-time Olympic gold medalist in judo, the Ohio native transitioned into mixed martial arts with an incredible skill set to build upon but she also understood that her grappling roots were always going to be the most dangerous weapon in her arsenal.
So even as she learned how to become a better striker from the world-class coaches and teammates surrounding her, Harrison never forgot what team founder Dan Lambert told her once upon a time.