August 31, 2024
Aaron Phillips, a Gracie Barra Champions kickboxing coach and professional MMA fighter, competed at the 2024 IBJJF Masters World Championship this year and brought home the gold medal and the title of World Champion in the blue belt medium-heavy bracket. Aaron entered the tournament as the number 50th seed out of 50 competitors, having never competed in an IBJJF tournament prior to the Masters World Championship. After six extremely difficult matches, Aaron finished the day winning his bracket and the tournament for his age group and belt level. After winning gold Aaron was promoted and given his purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.