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THE KUZUSHI CREW

MORE THAN A BRAND.

The KUZUSHI Crew is made up of competitors, coaches, creators, and martial artists who represent the culture of jiu-jitsu on and off the mats.

They train hard, compete often, support one another, and embody what KUZUSHI stands for.

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Helder Rodriguez

Helder Rodriguez

Country: Brazil 🇧🇷

Gym : Atos Jiu-Jitsu
Belt Rank : Black Belt
  • WORLD CHAMPION (BROWN BELT)
  • 5× BRAZILIAN NATIONAL CHAMPION
  • 5× SOUTH AMERICAN CHAMPION
  • 3RD PLACE – IBJJF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (BLACK BELT)
  • 2ND PLACE – IBJJF NO-GI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (BLACK BELT)
  • 6× AMERICAN NATIONAL CHAMPION
Instagram : @helderjr_bjj
Luan Marques

Luan Marques

Country: Brazil 🇧🇷

Gym : Atos Jiu-Jitsu
Belt Rank : Black Belt
  • IBJJF World Championship Bronze Medalist (Brown Belt)
  • Promoted to Black Belt following an outstanding brown belt career
  • Multiple IBJJF Open Champion
Instagram : @LUANMARQUESBJJ
Camilo Atehortua

Camilo Atehortua

Country: Colombia 🇨🇴

Gym : Varsity Jiu-Jitsu (Monterey Park, CA)
Belt Rank : Black Belt
  • International black belt competitor representing Colombia
  • Known for his creative, guard-focused style
  • Experienced instructor and mentor
Instagram : @cuerpitobjj
Chuy Magaña

Chuy Magaña

Country: Tabasco, Mexico 🇲🇽

Gym : Magaña Academy
Belt Rank : Black Belt
  • Founder and Head Instructor of Magaña Academy
  • Veteran Mexican black belt competition
  • Dedicated coach and mentor with years of competition experience
Instagram : @chuy_jiu
Eduardo Sousa

Eduardo Sousa

Country: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 🇧🇷

Gym : Instituto Inoue
Belt Rank : Black Belt
  • Earned his Black Belt at just 20 years old
  • High-level competitor known for his strategic arm attacks
  • Trains daily while competing at the highest levels
Instagram : @eduardosousa.bjj
Nikolas Fernandes

Nikolas Fernandes

Country: Brazil 🇧🇷

Gym : Atos Jiu-Jitsu
Belt Rank : Brown Belt
  • IBJJF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SILVER MEDALIST
  • IBJJF PAN CHAMPIONSHIP – 2ND PLACE
  • IBJJF EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP – 3RD PLACE
  • MULTIPLE-TIME IBJJF OPEN MEDALIST
Instagram : @nikolasfer_bjj
Anthony Silva

Anthony Silva

Country: Brazil 🇧🇷

Gym : Atos Jiu-Jitsu
Belt Rank : Brown Belt
  • PAN AMS NO-GI IBJJF – SILVER (PURPLE BELT)
  • BRAZILIAN NATIONAL NO-GI IBJJF – SILVER (PURPLE BELT)
  • PAN AMS GI IBJJF – BRONZE (PURPLE BELT)
  • BRAZILIAN NATIONAL GI IBJJF – BRONZE (PURPLE BELT)
  • IBJJF WORLD CHAMPION – DOUBLE GOLD (CATEGORY & ABSOLUTE, BLUE BELT JUVENILE)
Instagram : @Anthony_silva.bjj
Anna Rocha

Anna Rocha

Country: Brazil 🇧🇷

Gym : LUCAS LEITE BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
Belt Rank : Brown Belt
  • IBJJF World Championship Bronze Medalist
  • Multiple IBJJF Medalist
  • International competitor representing Atos
Instagram : @vivibjj__
Bruna Teodoro

Bruna Teodoro

Country: Brazil 🇧🇷

Gym : TM Academy
Belt Rank : Purple Belt
  • IBJJF San Diego Spring International Open (2026)
  • IBJJF Los Angeles Summer International Open (2026)
  • Full-time competitor known for relentless top pressure and passing
Instagram : @bruu_bjj
Steven Reyes

Steven Reyes

Country: United States 🇺🇸

Gym : Subforce BJJ (Lyndhurst, New Jersey)
Belt Rank : Purple Belt
  • IBJJF WORLD MASTER BRONZE MEDALIST
  • MULTIPLE-TIME IBJJF OPEN CHAMPION (NEW YORK & NEW JERSEY)
  • JUDO INSTRUCTOR / SENSEI – SUBFORCE JUDO
  • U.S. MARINE CORPS VETERAN
  • B.A. IN HISTORY | M.A. IN NATIONAL SECURITY
  • FOUNDER OF MARTIAL HISTORIAN – JUDO & BJJ HISTORY
Instagram : @martialhistorian
Kevin Ghodrati

Kevin Ghodrati

Country: United States 🇺🇸

Gym : Carlson Gracie South Bay
Belt Rank : Blue Belt
  • IBJJF Los Angeles Summer International Open (2026)
  • Won his opening match 9–0 before advancing to the finals despite an eye injury
  • Represents Carlson Gracie South Bay and KUZUSHI in IBJJF competition
Instagram : @Kevinghodrati
Julio Galvis

JULIO FORERO

Country: VENEZUELA

Gym : 10th Planet Fullerton
Belt Rank : Blue Belt
  • Active California no-gi competitor
  • Represents KUZUSHI as an ambassador
  • Trains under the 10th Planet system
Instagram : @ju110.999
Joaquin Bustamante

Joaquin Bustamante

Country: USA

Gym : PABLO SILVA BJJ
Belt Rank : Grey Belt (Youth)
  • One of Texas's top youth prospects
  • Multiple youth tournament champion
  • Rising competitor representing the next generation of KUZUSHI athletes
Instagram : @eltorobustamante