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).

In the Black Belt divisions, Kingz athletes secured an amazing 13 of the podium spots! Check out our winners below:

GOLD

Erich Munis

Division – Male Super-Heavy
Years at Black Belt – 1 (September 2020)
Instagram – @erichmunisbjj

Kaynan Duarte

Division – Male Heavy
Years at Black Belt – 3 (June 2018)
Instagram – @kaynanduarte

Fabricio Andrey

Division – Male Feather
Years at Black Belt – 1 (August 2020)
Instagram – @fabricio_andreyjj

Andressa Cintra

Division – Female Middle
Years at Black Belt – 4 (December 2017)
Instagram – @andressamcintra

Melissa Cueto

Division – Female Middle
Years at Black Belt – 3 (December 2018)
Instagram – @strickermel

SILVER

Fellipe Andrew

Division – Male Super-Heavy (and 3rd in Open Class)
Years at Black Belt – 4 (December 2017)
Instagram – @fellopeandrew

Bia Basilio

Division – Female Feather
Years at Black Belt – 5 (December 2016)
Instagram – @biabasiliojj

BRONZE

Lucas Valente

Division – Male Light
Years at Black Belt – 4 (December 2017)
Instagram – @lucasvalentejj

Jonnatas Gracie

Division – Male Middle
Years at Black Belt – 2 (June 2019)
Instagram – @jonnatas_gracie

Leandro Lo

Division – Male Medium-Heavy
Years at Black Belt – 10 (2011)
Instagram – @leandrolojj

Brenda Larissa Alves

Division – Female Rooster
Years at Black Belt – 2 (December 2019)
Instagram – @brendalarissajj

Maggie Grindatti

Division – Female Heavy
Years at Black Belt – 2 (December 2019)
Instagram – @maggiegrindatti

From Kingz: 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.

All our love and much respect.