It’s been a year of interesting changes for bjj. After introducing the maximum weight limit UAEJJF is offering further space for change that can reshape the landscape of grappling as we know it.
According to bjj heroes US athletes will have the opportunity to represent their country as a unified national team at the World Championship.
United States Jiu-jitsu Association and Storm Kimonos made an exclusive agreement where Storm will supply uniforms to all U.S. National Team members. Dean Thompson, owner of Storm Kimonos, believes in this project and has taken a personal interest in supporting the U.S. National Team.
The athletes will of course be free to compete as individuals if they choose to give the USA Squad position a pass. But in turn – doing so they will lose the benefits earned at their respective trials, meaning they will have to pay for their own expenses (flight/accommodation/entry fee).
USA National Squad comprised of winners of the UAEJJF New York INternational Pro and USA National Pro consists of many big names, among them:
Mackenzie Dern, Gianni Grippo, Keenan Cornelius, Edwin Najmi, Tammi Musameci and others.
Full list attached below:
Mackenzie Lynne Dern, Gracie Humaita
Christian Garcia, Unity Jiu Jitsu
Steven Davis, Unity Jiu Jitsu
Gianni Grippo, Alliance Marcelo Garcia
Chloe Mcnally, Unity Jiu Jitsu
Amanda Benavides, Marcio Cruz Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Darin Deangelis, Atos Jiu Jitsu – Andre Galvao
Connor Donaldson, Gracie Barra (Usa)
Julian Vanderlinden, Gracie Barra Northridge
Cole Franson, Tinguinha Bjj Academy
Dominique Bell, Atos Jiu Jitsu – Andre Galvao
Isaac Doederlein, Alliance Los Angeles
Keenan Cornelius, Atos Jiu Jitsu – Andre Galvao
Danielle Stein Martinez, Undisputed/Baret Submissinos
Tara White, Carlson Gracie Team
Pedro Serrano, Gracie Barra Northridge
Adam Bradley, Atos Jiu Jitsu – Andre Galvao
Sky Lovell, Gracie Barra Northridge
Victor Bugarin, Brasa Cta
Shane Torres, Coalition 95
Edwin Najmi, Gracie Barra (Usa)
Elizabeth Gordon, Fight Capital Gym
Tammi Musumeci, Rg-Ct
Rene Lopez, Rg-Ct
Manuel Diaz, Soul Fighters (Bruno Mendes)
