Orlando Jimenez

Founder

Fight Rope

San Diego, CA USA

“Be. Do. Have. You’re going to be it. You’re going to do it. And then you’re going to have it.”

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Orlando Jimenez

Milestones

My road in life took a while to figure out.

After high school, I joined the Navy, where I also competed in wrestling for three of my four years.

When I got out of the military, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do but I knew I wanted to work somewhere in the field of law.

I got recruited to wrestle by Arizona State University, so I decided to take some classes at Rio Salado College during the summer before my first semester to get into the swing of college.

I earned my bachelor’s degree in justice studies from Arizona State University.

While working as a patrol officer for Casa Grande Police Department, I earned my associate’s degree in law enforcement technology from Rio Salado College.

I eventually went back to Arizona State University to earn my master’s degree in legal studies—at the same time, I moved into working on the investigations response team for Uber.

Throughout these transitions, I kept connections in mixed martial arts by competing as an MMA fighter myself as well as working in various administrative and instructive positions in the industry.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, I saw an opportunity to help people get out and be active, so I created Fight Rope, a jump rope and fitness business.

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Education

High School

Bachelor
Justice Studies
Arizona State University

Associate's Degree
Law Enforcement Technology
Rio Salado College

Graduate
American/US Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence
Arizona State University

Career

Founder

I created a jump rope business and fitness movement.

Career Roadmap

My work combines:

Sports

Entrepreneurship

Being Physically Active

Hurdles

The Noise I Shed

From Myself:

"What if this doesn't take off? What if no one likes it? What if I fail?"

It's easy to doubt yourself when you start something new. For me, it's about accepting that I'm nervous and setting out to accomplish my goals anyway. I acknowledge the voice, thank it, and tell myself that I'm still going to go. You just need to take the first step, then the second, and so on. The slogan for Fight Rope is: "Walk. Run. Jump." You have to start somewhere. It also takes a village to accomplish big goals. There are people out there who will support you and your dreams. Find them.

Challenges I Overcame

Veteran

Interviewed By

Rio Salado College Roadtrip

Rio Salado College students and alumni

Orlando Jimenez

Founder

Videos

Orlando Jimenez

Milestones

Education

Career

Career Roadmap

My work combines:

My work combines:

Sports

Entrepreneurship

Being Physically Active

Hurdles

The Noise I Shed

From Myself:

Challenges I Overcame

Interviewed By

Rio Salado College Roadtrip

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