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Every year, we're seeing more and more young phenoms dominating the highest levels of jiu-jitsu. And every year, more of this group are the progeny of former world champions and Brazilian jiu-jitsu legends, such as Kingz Athlete Sarah Galvão.

Anyone who's been on the mats long enough have basically seen Sarah grow up. The only child of two of the sport's most recognizable legends, Sarah has recently come into her own, following in the footsteps of her parents. 

We took a moment to chat with Sarah about her life, her goals, and what makes her who she is today...

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Nearly one year ago, the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community was shocked by the announcement that one of the greatest athletes to have ever stepped on the mat had died: Leandro Lo Pereira do Nascimento.

At only 33 years old, Leandro was shot and killed at a nightclub in Brazil. 

The announcement shook the community because he was more than just a multiple time world champion... he was a legend, both as an athlete and as a person. 

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Whether you started Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu prior to your 30s, or you started after, there's no denying that it just hits a little differently. It hits harder, for sure. 

As much as our minds might refuse to believe that we're no longer the invincible specimens of humanity we were in our youth, our bodies continually remind us. We no longer have energy for days. We don't bounce back from injuries as easily anymore. Even just sleeping in the wrong position now causes us unending grief. 

So, how do we train now, so as to avoid any forced time off the mat? Here are four tips...

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Whether your commute to the jiu-jitsu academy is long or short, having the right BJJ gear bag is essential. But what exactly is "the right" gear bag? 

Everyone's needs are different - surprise, surprise - so a good understanding of your own particular needs is the first step toward picking the right gear bag. Are you someone who needs a ton of space for all your gis and gear? Or do you like to be more streamlined? Do you need a designated pocket for everything, or do you prefer one big sack with just a few smaller pockets? 

Whatever your needs and preferences, Kingz has thought about them. How? Because we train too, so we know. Here are five great BJJ gear bag options...

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The recent IBJJF World Championships 2023 was full of incredible matches... and each year they seem to get better and better.

If you weren't able to make the trip to California yourselves (we get it, it's a looooong way to go if you're not competing), you probably caught all the fast-paced action on FloGrappling. 

Here at Kingz, we were especially impressed with the amazing performance of all of our athletes. Here are the nine Kingz Athletes who battled their way to the top of their divisions this year...

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