Keenan Cornelius

Keenan Cornelius
BornKeenan Kai-James Cornelius
(1992-02-25) 25 February 1992 (age 32)
Hilo, Hawaii, U.S.
Other namesBlack Belt Hunter[1]
Cat boy
Keenus
ResidenceSan Diego, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight195 lb (88 kg; 13.9 st)
Division
  • Middle-heavyweight
  • Middleweight
  • Lightweight
StyleBrazilian Jiu Jitsu
Fighting out ofSan Diego, California, USA
Team
RankBJJ black belt
(under Andre Galvao)
Medal record
Representing  United States
Submission Wrestling
ADCC World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2017 -88kg
Silver medal – second place 2015 -88kg
Bronze medal – third place 2013 Absolute
Bronze medal – third place 2013 -88kg
ADCC North American Championships
Gold medal – first place 2012 -88kg
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Absolute (black)
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Heavy (black)
Bronze medal – third place 2016 Middle-Heavy (black)[2]
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Absolute (black)[3]
Gold medal – first place 2013 Middle-Heavy (brown)[4]
Silver medal – second place 2013 Absolute (brown)[5]
Gold medal – first place 2012 Middleweight (purple)[6]
Gold medal – first place 2012 Absolute (purple)[7]
World No-Gi Championship
Gold medal – first place 2017 Middle-Heavy (black)[8]
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Absolute (black)[8]
Gold medal – first place 2014 Middle-Heavy (black)[9]
Silver medal – second place 2014 Absolute (black)[9]
Gold medal – first place 2012 Middle-Heavy (brown)[10]
Gold medal – first place 2012 Absolute (brown)[10]
Gold medal – first place 2011 Middleweight (purple)[11]
Pan-American Championship
Gold medal – first place 2018 Super-Heavy (black) [12]
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Absolute (black) [12]
Gold medal – first place 2015 Middle-Heavy (black)[13]
Silver medal – second place 2014 Middle-Heavy (black)[14]
Gold medal – first place 2013 Middle-Heavy (brown)[15]
Gold medal – first place 2013 Absolute (brown)[15]
Gold medal – first place 2012 Middleweight (purple)[16]
Gold medal – first place 2012 Absolute (purple)[16]
European Open Championships
Gold medal – first place 2020 Heavyweight (black)[17]
Silver medal – second place 2020 Absolute (black)[18]
Gold medal – first place 2018 Heavyweight (black)[19]
Gold medal – first place 2013 Middle-Heavy (brown)[20]
Gold medal – first place 2013 Absolute (brown)[20]
Gold medal – first place 2012 Middleweight (purple)[21]
Gold medal – first place 2012 Absolute (purple)[21]
Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal – first place 2012 Middleweight (purple)[22]
Gold medal – first place 2012 Absolute (purple)[22]
Asian Open Championship (Brazilian jiu-jitsu)
Gold medal – first place 2018 Ultra-Heavy (black)[23]
Gold medal – first place 2017 Heavyweight (black)[24]
Gold medal – first place 2017 Absolute (black)[24]
Atlanta International Championship
Gold medal – first place 2012 Middle-Heavy (brown)[25]
Gold medal – first place 2012 Absolute (brown)[26]
Houston International Championship
Gold medal – first place 2012 Middle-heavy (purple)[27]
Gold medal – first place 2012 Absolute (purple)[27]
Boston International Championship
Gold medal – first place 2013 Middle-Heavy (brown)[28]
Gold medal – first place 2013 Absolute (brown)[29]
Las Vegas International Championship
Gold medal – first place 2013 Middle-Heavy (brown)[30]
Gold medal – first place 2013 Absolute (brown)[31]
San Francisco International Open
Gold medal – first place 2014 Middle-Heavy (black)[32]
Gold medal – first place 2014 Absolute (black)[32]

Keenan Kai-James Cornelius is an American martial artist. His competitive achievements include what is called the Double Grand Slam in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, having won double gold medals at four major tournaments: the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship, Pan-American Championship, European Open Championship, and Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Championship - as a purple belt.[33] He is also known for his creation of guard techniques such as the Worm Guard.[34]

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