Kennedy Maciel

About

Brazilian jiu jitsu grappler who rose to fame while earning his colored belts. He earned the prestigious title of IBJJF World Champion as a purple belt in 2016 and brown belt in 2018. 

Before Fame

He moved to the US in 2012 to begin training in jiu jitsu full-time. 

Trivia

He won the UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion as a brown belt in 2018. He was promoted to black belt by his father in June 2018. 

Family Life

His father is legendary Brazilian jiu jitsu martial artist Rubens Charles. 

Associated With

He and Mikey Musumeci are both famous Brazilian jiu jitsu IBJJF world champions.