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  • Kingz Athlete Spotlight: John Hansen

    Poster by Heather Raftery·
    Kingz Athlete Spotlight: John Hansen
    One of the biggest underdogs in this year’s ADCC World Championships is also probably one of the most interesting individuals in the BJJ community today: John Hansen.
  • GI REVIEW: The One Vice

    Poster by Heather Raftery·
    The One Vice Gi Review

    This season’s new gi drop from Kingz Kimonos is a fresh take on a tried-and-true model: The One Vice Jiu-Jitsu Gi.

    The inspiration for this gi came from a recent trip by the Kingz team to “The Magic City” and the resurging popularity of 80’s style and television drama. But you don’t have to be from Miami to enjoy this retro styled gi...

  • ADCC World Championships: Who to Watch

    Poster by Heather Raftery·
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    The most anticipated event in jiu-jitsu history is this weekend! After a delay due largely to COVID, the ADCC World Championships has returned… and it’s bigger and better than ever before. Of the 97 athletes competing in that prestigious event this year, Kingz alone is proud to claim nine of them. Who are they, and why should you watch?
  • Loss of a Legend: Leandro Lo

    Poster by Heather Raftery·
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    On the morning of August 7, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community lost one of their most beloved heroes: Leandro Lo. He was only 33 years old.

    Leandro left an incredible legacy. Not only was he one of the most accomplished competitive black belts in the history of jiu-jitsu, he was a leader in the jiu-jitsu community, a dear friend to many, and known by all to be an incredible human being on and off the mat.

  • Kingz Athlete Spotlight: Melissa Cueto

    Poster by Heather Raftery·
    Melissa Cueto
    Jiu-jitsu fans in Brazil have long known Melissa Stricker Cueto’s name. Just in the last four years, Melissa has really make a name for herself on the international stage… and she’s just getting started, and she has her sights set on some serious gold.