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Kieran Kichuk is a Canadian grappler and a jiu-jitsu black belt under Fernando Zulick (Gringo), who also worked extensively with Steve Lin and Lloyd Irvin. Kieran Kichuk made waves in the sport due to his submission-oriented jiu-jitsu style and for his success in important tournaments such as the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) Pan American No-Gi Championships.

Kieran Kichuk Jiu-Jitsu

Full Name: Kieran Robert Kichuk

Nickname: N/A

Lineage : Carlos Gracie Helio Gracie >  Helio Gracie > Flávio Behring > Sylvio Behring > Fernando Zulick > Kieran Kichuk

Main Achievements:

  • 1st Place IBJJF New Orleans Open (2021)
  • 1st Place IBJJF New Orleans Open NOGI (2021)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF Pan Championship NOGI (2021)
  • 4th Place AJP Abu Dhabi World Pro (2021)

Main Achievements (Colored Belts):

  • 1st Place AJP Canadian National Pro (2020 brown)
  • 3rd Place AJP Grand Slam, LDN (2020 brown)
  • 3rd Place AJP Grand Slam, LA (2020 brown)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF American Nationals (2017 brown)

Favorite Position/Technique: Triangle

Weight Division: Peso Leve (76,00 kg / 168.0 lbs)

Team/Association: Team Lloyd Irvin / Gringo JJ

Kieran Kichuk Biography

Kieran Kichuk was born on November 19, 1995, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He did not, however, grow up at this location as the Kichuk Family moved to San Diego, California, USA, when Kieran was only a baby and there remained for 5 years. From Cali the Kichuk’s moved back to Canada, settling in Markham, Ontario, where they settled.

Sports were a big part of Kieran’s upbringing, much thanks to his father, a former national-level track athlete and NCAA division 1 level runner during college, who was the driving force behind the family’s physical activities.

Although neither of the Kichuk’s kids (4 altogether) was forced to compete, daily running was a big part of the family tradition while growing up. This passion for running led Kichuk to compete in track and field for a number of years, specializing in 1500 meter as well as cross country, competing at a regional and provincial level.

In 2009, inspired by George Saint Pierre’s deeds in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), 13-year-old Kieran decided to start training in martial arts, picking up muay that and jiu-jitsu. After 6 months of practice, Kichuck opted to quit the striking art and allocate all his resources to grappling, a decision that led him to also give up on the high school track team to join its wrestling program. The young Canadian would later reach the Provincial level in wrestling as well.

Kieran’s first jiu-jitsu instructor was a black belt by the name of Steve Lin. Lin was instrumental in the young athlete’s development, taking Kichuk from white to brown belt. In 2010 Steve Lin’s gym became affiliated with Team Lloyd Irvin and it was through this relationship that the young Canadian connected with Lloyd Irvin and the well-known coach’s competition squad (Medal Chasers) over a few years.

In late 2017 Kieran started training with Fernando Zulick, an instructor also known as Gringo. It was Zulick who promoted Kieran to black belt on December 20, 2020.

Kieran Kichuk Grappling Record

87 WINS
  • BY POINTS
    11 (13%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    2 (2%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    64 (74%)
  • BY DECISION
    2 (2%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY EBI/OT
    8 (9%)

64 SUBMISSIONS WINS

#214eb8
Inside heel hook
30
19
#86e620
Triangle
23
15
#5AD3D1
RNC
13
8
#d1212a
Submission
6
4
#fad11b
Straight ankle lock
5
3
#f58822
Armbar
5
3
#224aba
Choke from back
5
3
#ff9124
Guillotine
2
1
#bf1f6c
Bow and arrow
2
1
#22c9a5
Brabo choke
2
1
#fad223
Kneebar
2
1
#03861f
NG Baseball choke
2
1
#039a1f
Aoki lock
2
1
#03b41f
Leaf clover
2
1
#03c61f
Triangle armlock
2
1
#03d61f
Outside heel hook
2
1
64
(100%) SUBMISSIONS
  • 19 (30%)
    Inside heel hook
  • 15 (23%)
    Triangle
  • 8 (13%)
    RNC
  • 4 (6%)
    Submission
  • 3 (5%)
    Straight ankle lock
  • 3 (5%)
    Armbar
  • 3 (5%)
    Choke from back
  • 1 (2%)
    Guillotine
  • 1 (2%)
    Bow and arrow
  • 1 (2%)
    Brabo choke
  • 1 (2%)
    Kneebar
  • 1 (2%)
    NG Baseball choke
  • 1 (2%)
    Aoki lock
  • 1 (2%)
    Leaf clover
  • 1 (2%)
    Triangle armlock
  • 1 (2%)
    Outside heel hook
24 LOSSES
  • BY POINTS
    8 (33%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    1 (4%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    10 (42%)
  • BY DECISION
    2 (8%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    1 (4%)
  • BY EBI/OT
    1 (4%)

10 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES

#214eb8
outside heel hook
20
2
#86e620
Inside heel hook
20
2
#5AD3D1
Submission
10
1
#d1212a
Straight ankle lock
10
1
#fad11b
Shoulder lock
10
1
#f58822
Wristlock
10
1
#224aba
Arm in RNC
10
1
#ff9124
Kneebar
10
1
10
(100%) SUBMISSIONS
  • 2 (20%)
    outside heel hook
  • 2 (20%)
    Inside heel hook
  • 1 (10%)
    Submission
  • 1 (10%)
    Straight ankle lock
  • 1 (10%)
    Shoulder lock
  • 1 (10%)
    Wristlock
  • 1 (10%)
    Arm in RNC
  • 1 (10%)
    Kneebar

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