[Host] Kazuki Umemura
I received my black belt from Marcelo Alonso, 6th degree black belt under Master Carlson Gracie.
I was born in Japan, and when I was 18 years old, I studied abroad in the U.S. to train BJJ and get a bachelor's degree in business from the University of Washington. Over the course of my BJJ journey, I have gained substantial experience competing and teaching BJJ in both Japan and the U.S. I am strongly passionate about improving the quality of others' lives, especially 40+ year olds, through teaching BJJ. My motto is "Today is the youngest you'll ever be."
・Fight to Win Pro 2-0-0
・IBJJF Boston International Open 1st place (Adult, Brown belt, Medium Heavy weight, 2018)
・JBJJF All Japan Championship 2nd place (Adult, Black belt, Medium Heavy weight, 2020)
・IBJJF Seattle International Open 1st place (Adult, Purple, Middle weight, 2017)