Kaynan Casemiro Duarte (born 24 January 1998) is a Brazilian submission grappler and Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) black belt competitor. Duarte is a four-time champion at the ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship and two-time champion at the World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship in the Heavyweight division.

Kaynan Duarte is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under André Galvão, having also worked extensively with coaches José Luis and Paulo Ledesma, being one of the main competitors of the Atos Jiu-Jitsu Academy. Duarte first made an appearance on BJJ’s mainstream media after his win at the 2017 ADCC Rio de Janeiro trials, an outstanding ...

2 days ago · Kaynan Duarte and Nicky Rodriguez are set to headline Who’s Number One (WNO) 27 on April 18, 2025, in what is shaping up to be one of the biggest no-gi grappling matches of the year. With Gordon Ryan largely inactive due to injury, this may be the most significant matchup currently possible in the grappling world. Both competitors have been ...

Aug 9, 2023 · One of jiu-jitsu's best current rivalries takes the WNO stage as Kaynan Duarte faces Nicholas Meregali in the third WNO event of 2023. The pair are two of the best heavyweight grapplers in the world, but have not gone head-to-head since December 2021 at the IBJJF World Championships.

Sep 20, 2024 · Legendary grappler and coach André Galvão believes his star pupil Kaynan Duarte has the potential to become the greatest jiu-jitsu athlete of all time. In a recent interview, Galvão reflected on Atos Jiu-Jitsu’s dominant performance at the 2024 ADCC World Championships, where the team secured six gold medals.

Feb 3, 2024 · European, Pan, World, Absolute GP, and Pan No-Gi Champion Kaynan Duarte has been confirmed for the IBJJF Absolute No-Gi Grand Prix. After an amazing colored belt career, Kaynan was promoted to black belt in 2018 by IBJJF Hall of Fame member Andre Galvao, whom he had worked with since he was a purple belt.

Kaynan Duarte is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Andre Galvao. Duarte first made an appearance on BJJ’s mainstream media after his win at the 2017 ADCC Rio de Janeiro trials, an outstanding achievement conquered as a purple belt.

Aug 30, 2024 · Kaynan Duarte made history at ADCC 2024. He recorded seven submissions across eight matches to win double gold at the ADCC World Championships. Today we’re going to look at the key elements of Duarte’s dominant performance.

Kaynan Duarte is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu expert who now lives and trains in the United States. He's become a big name in the sport because of his amazing winning streak. Duarte has won countless gold medals in top-level Jiu-Jitsu competitions, both …

Feb 25, 2024 · As the jiu-jitsu community eagerly awaits the upcoming IBJJF Absolute No-Gi Grand Prix, all eyes are on 2X World Champion Kaynan Duarte. At just 26 years of age, Kaynan ‘s impressive resume already includes titles at the Worlds, Pans, Pans No-Gi, Europeans, and Absolute GP, accomplishments that put him amongst the most accomplished active ...