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  After a crazy two-year hiatus – for reasons we all know full well – the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) was finally able to hold their prestigious World Jiu-Jitsu Championship event! As with previous years, this year was chock full of incredible matches, crazy upsets, and even some drama (again, the usual). jiu jitsu gi mens In the Black Belt divisions, Kingz athletes secured an amazing 13 of the podium spots! Check out our winners below: We are amazed and humbled by all the Kingz athletes who went out there and showcased their jiu-jitsu in one of the biggest events of the sport. You all make us who we are. You all provide the motivation for us to continue being the best we can be, so that you can be the best you can be on the mat and in the competition arena. For More Info: jiu jitsu belts

  While the history of Brazilian jiu-jitsu has long been peppered with the stories of young prodigies, this most recent group has proven to set the bar a little higher. One of the most standout young athletes of this new generation is Kingz Athlete Cole Abate.   jiu jitsu gi for women Long a dominant figure in the kid’s and juvenile divisions, Cole has benefitted from the tutelage of Rodrigo Pinheiro in San Antonio, Texas, before moving to Costa Mesa to join the juvenile army of Art of Jiu-Jitsu, with Guilherme and Rafael Mendes. In 2021 he hit a new stride, taking on some of the biggest names in the sport. At just 16 years old, Cole entered the ADCC North American Trials in New Jersey, held just last November. In a division of over 160 men, Cole fought his way to the finals, submitting three opponents and outscoring four more, to finishing with a win against Keith Krikorian. He became the youngest male athlete to win a trials in ADCC history.   Some of his recent achievements ha

  One of the most prolific Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors in the Master 1 divisions today is none other than Kingz athlete Sergio “Pichilinga” Rios. If you think you’ve seen him at all the events… you have. He is everywhere. Gi? No problem. No-Gi? Absolutely.   womens gi pants And he’s not just there to compete… he’s there to win. Not only did Sergio absolutely dominate his weight division during the 2020 and 2021 competition seasons, but he also snagged several open class championships as well. Here’s a look at some of his more notable achievements:     2020 IBJJF World Master – Gold Master 1 Medium-Heavy     2021 IBJJF World Ranking – #2 Ranked Master 1 Black Belt in the Gi     2021 AJP World Pro - #1 Ranked Master 1 Middleweight Black Belt     2021 IBJJF World Master – Silver Master 1 Medium-Heavy, Bronze in Open Class     2021 IBJJF World No-Gi – Double-gold Master 1 Medium-Heavy and Open Class     2021 IBJJF Pan Championship – Double-gold Master 1 Medium-Heavy and Open Clas