Kingz Strikes Gold at Pans

It's officially spring, and while most people might be looking forward to warmer weather and greener views, for those in the jiu-jitsu community, spring means one thing: the IBJFF Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship. 

This year did not disappoint, and for many of the amazing Kingz athletes in our roster, the views were all gold. 

With absolutely stacked divisions and some of the world's best of the best, an incredible 14 of our athletes battled it out in electrifying matches, earning their positions on the top of the podium... and for some, twice! While the Pans might not be THE most prestigious jiu-jitsu event of the year (the IBJJF Worlds takes that honor) it IS one of the Grand Slam events and gives BJJ fans a peek into what to expect in the coming months. Based on the performances, we're in for a treat: impeccable technique, submission after submission, and double-gold victories. 

Here's the list of our Kingz athletes who came out victorious at Pans:

• Gabi Pessanha
• Cole Abate
• Tainan Dalpra
• Sergio Rios
• Piter Frank
• Bruno Munduruca
• Sarah Galvao
• Ash Funegra
• Mia Funegra
• Mateo Cardona
• Lillian Marchand
• Danylo Wruck
• Felipe Goulart
• Natalee Funegra
• Kaleb Henrique
• Fernando Paiva

Read the full blog at the Kingz USA site here to see their full stats and action shots!

Additionally, we want to congratulate all our Kingz athletes and all the competitors who compete at Pans for getting out there and showing courage, determination and your love for the sport!