Table of Contents
- 1. Kendall Reusing’s Details
- 2. Kendall Reusing’s Biography
- 2.1. Kendall Reusing’s Early Life
- 2.2. Kendall Reusing’s Pro BJJ Combats
- 2.3. Kendall Reusing’s Wrestling Career
- 2.4. Kendall’s Reusing’s Participation in Podcasts
- 2.5. Kendall Reusing At Gracie Barra
- 2.6. Kendall Reusing’s Historic Fights
- 2.7. Kendall Reusing’s Championships
- 3. Kendall Reusing’s Main Achievements
- 4. Kendall Reusing’s Main Achievements (Belts)
- 5. Kendall Reusing’s Professional Record Breakdown
- 6. Kendall Reusing’s Fight History
- 7. Kendall Reusing’s Top Fight Links
1. Kendall Reusing’s Details
| Name | Kendall Marie Reusing |
| Nickname | N/A |
| Born | Dana Point, Orange County, California |
| Date of Birth | 29 October 1997 |
| Nationality | American |
| College/University | Simon Fraser University |
| Last Fight | 2022 |
| Last Weigh In | 79.3 Kg/175.0 lbs |
| Weight Class | Super Pesado ( 79.3 Kg/175.0 lbs) |
| Weight | 79.3 Kg/175.0 lbs |
| Height | 5’9” |
| Career Disclosed Earning | N/A |
| Fighting out of | USA |
| Foundational Style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Favorite Technique | Guard Passing |
| Rank | BJJ Black Belt |
| Awarded by | Tom Reusing |
| Head Coach | Tom Reusing & Ricardo Guimaraes |
| Lineage | Carlos Gracie -> Helio Gracie -> Carlos Gracie Jr. -> Nelson Monteiro -> Tom Reusing -> Kendall Reusing |
| Team Association | Gracie Barra |
2. Kendall Reusing’s Biography
Kendall Reusing is a BJJ Black Belt under her father, Tom Reusing. Tom is also an accomplished BJJ Black Belt. Kendall Reusing is one of the top competitors of her generation. Before earning fame in BJJ, Kendall was a freestyle wrestler. As a colored belt, she was one of the dominant grapplers in the super heavyweight division. Kendall won the IBJJF World No-Gi Championship in the absolute weight division and became a World Champion.
2.1. Kendall Reusing’s Early Life
Kendall Reusing was born on 29 October 1997 in Dana Point, Orange County, California. She grew up around the area in Southern California.
Kendall Reusing At Gymnastics Judo & Other Sports
She was actively involved in sports from a young age. She learned gymnastics, Judo, and Wrestling as a child. She was also involved in singing and acting from early teenage.
Started BJJ
Kendall started BJJ when she was 5 years old. Before that, she was actively involved in wrestling and judo.
Inspired By Tom Reusing
Kendall’s father, Tom Reusing, who is also a BJJ Black Belt, had a great influence on her. She was inspired by her father. Before Kendall’s birth, her parents moved to California from the southeastern state of Georgia to study BJJ. Her father instilled the love of BJJ in Kendall.
Practiced BJJ with Coach Ricardo Guimaraes & Tom Reusing
When Kendall turned 7, she was practicing BJJ with coach Ricardo Guimaraes and her father, Tom Reusing. She was also into Judo at that time.
Kendall Reusing At Wrestling
When she was 13 years old, she left BJJ to focus on wrestling. For 6 years she practiced wrestling.
California State Championship
She spent 6 years practicing wrestling and won a California State Championship.
US National Championships
During high school, Kendall Reusing won four US National Championships in wrestling.
Trained At US Olympic Training Center
She trained at the US Olympic Training Center and started wrestling with Team USA on an international scale.
Represented Simon Fraser University
Kendall Reusing and competed at the World Teams and many international tournaments. She represented Simon Fraser University in British Columbia from 2015 to 2016 (1 year).
2.2. Kendall Reusing’s Pro BJJ Combats
Resumed BJJ
In 2016, Kendall returned to California and resumed BJJ training. She quickly conquered some of the top BJJ events in the colored belt division.
IBJJF World Champion
She earned the title of IBJJF World Champion in 2017 while being a Purple Belt.
UAEJJF Grand Slam LA
Kendall Reusing won 2nd place at the UAEJJF Grand Slam, LA in 2018 as a Brown Belt.
4 Times World No-Gi Championship
She is 4 times IBJJF World No-Gi Champion
- 2 times in 2018 as a Brown Belt
- 2 times in 2016 as a Blue Belt
IBJJF Pans Championship
Kendall earned 2nd place in IBJJF Pans Champion in 2018 as a Brown Belt.
Promoted To Black Belt
In 2019, Kendall was promoted to Black Belt under her father, Tom Reusing. Her numerous wins acted as a stimulant for her Black Belt promotion.
ADCC Champion
She became the ADCC Champion in the WC USA Trials in 2022.
2.3. Kendall Reusing’s Wrestling Career
USSGL: San Diego Midway Open
Kendall won the 1st position in the USSGL, San Diego Midway Open in 2017 in the adult female class.
Mike Clock Open
In 2015, Kendall won 1st position in the Mike Clock Open tournament.
Body Bar Women’s National
She competed 2 times in the Body Bar Women’s National in 2015 and won 1st and 3rd position.
Annual Lady Saints Tournament
In 2014, she won the 2nd position in the Annual Lady Saints Tournament.
2.4. Kendall’s Reusing’s Participation in Podcasts
The Travel Win Podcast
In the podcast, Kendall talked about how BJJ changed her life when she pursued it as a professional career. She also talked about her wrestling career and how she transitioned from wrestling to BJJ.
2.5. Kendall Reusing At Gracie Barra
Kendall now is an instructor at Gracie Barra at Newport Beach in California. She also actively competes in international and national BJJ tournaments.
2.6. Kendall Reusing’s Historic Fights
Kendall Reusing Vs. Giovanna Jara
The fight between Kendall Reusing and Giovanna Jara was the most epic fight. Kendall submitted Giovanna via the Guillotine Choke only 1 second before the end time. Giovanna, the South American Trials winner, had a tough fight with Kendall but could not tolerate the Guillotine attack of Kendall. Giovanna was a little rough with the forearm across Kendall’s face during the match.
| Year | Event | Opponent | W/L/D | Method | Stage | Weight Class | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | ADCC World Championship | Giovanna Jara | Win | Submission by Guillotine Choke | Quarter Final | ABS | Las Vegas, USA |
Kendall Reusing Vs. Ana Nascimento
At the start of the match, Kendall Reusing gained 2 advantage points over her opponent, Ana Nascimento. Kendall submitted Ana via The Rear Naked Choke in 5 minutes and 57 seconds.
| Year | Event | Opponent | W/L/D | Method | Stage | Weight Class | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | IBJJF American National No-Gi | Ana Nascimento | Win | Submission by Rear Naked Choke | Final | ABS | Las Vegas, USA |
Kendall Reusing Vs. Venla Luukkonen
At the start of the fight between Kendall Reusing and Venla Luukonen, Kendall scored 2 points from the sweep from the guard. Kendall then submitted Venla via the Paper Cutter Choke in 3 minutes and 12 seconds. Immense grip strength by Kendall was clearly seen in her techniques.
| Year | Event | Opponent | W/L/D | Method | Stage | Weight Class | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | IBJJF European Championship | Venla Luukonen | Win | Submission by Paper Cutter Choke | Semi Final | ABS | Lisbon, Portugal |
2.7. Kendall Reusing’s Championships
National
| Year | Event | Belt | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | UAEJJF Grand Slam, LA | Black | 2nd |
| 2018 | UAEJJF Grand Slam, LA | Brown | 3rd |
International
| Year | Event | Belt | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | ADCC WC USA Trials | Black | 1st |
| 2021 | IBJJF Pan Championship No-Gi | Black | 1st |
| 2019 | IBJJF World Championship No-Gi | Black | 1st |
| 2019 | SJJIF World Championship | Black | 1st |
| 2018 | IBJJF Pans Championship | Brown | 2nd |
| 2018 | UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro | Purple | 1st |
Record
| Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu LA | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Weight Division | Medal |
| 2019 | 95 Kg | Silver 
|
| 2018 | 90 Kg | Silver
|
| 2017 | 90 Kg | Gold 
|
| Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Weight Division | Medal |
| 2018 | 90 Kg | Gold
|
| British National Pro Jiu-Jitsu Gi Championship | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Weight Division | Medal |
| 2018 | Heavyweight | Gold
|
3. Kendall Reusing’s Main Achievements
3.1. Gi Tournaments
| Year | Event | Weight Class | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | SJJIF World Championship | ABS | 1st |
| 2018 | IBJJF Pans Championship | ABS | 3rd |
| 2017 | IBJJF World Championship | ABS | 1st |
3.2. No-Gi Tournaments
| Year | Event | Weight Class | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | IBJJF World Championship No-GI | ABS | 1st |
| 2021 | IBJJF Pan Championship No-Gi | ABS | 1st |
| 2018 | IBJJF World Championship No-Gi | ABS | 1st |
| 2016 | IBJJF World Championship No-Gi | ABS | 1st |
4. Kendall Reusing’s Main Achievements (Belts)
| Year | Event | Belt | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | ADCC WC USA Trials | Black | 1st |
| 2019 | UAEJJF Grand Slam, LA | Black | 2nd |
| 2019 | IBJJF World Championship No-Gi | Black | 1st |
| 2019 | SJJIF World Championship | Black | 1st |
| 2018 | UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro | Purple | 1st |
| 2018 | IBJJF Pans Championship | Brown | 2nd |
| 2018 | IBJJF World Championship No-Gi | Brown | 1st |
| 2017 | IBJJF World Championship | Purple | 1st |
| 2016 | IBJJF World Championship No-Gi | Blue | 1st |
5. Kendall Reusing’s Professional Record Breakdown
| 50 Matches | 34 Wins | 16 Losses |
|---|---|---|
| By Submissions | 13 | 9 |
| By Points | 13 | 5 |
| By Advantages | 2 | 0 |
| By Decision | 5 | 2 |
| By DQ | 1 | 0 |
5.1. Submission W/L Methods
| Submission Method | 13 Wins | 9 Losses |
|---|---|---|
| Paper Cutter Choke | 3 | 0 |
| Verbal Tap | 2 | 0 |
| Submission | 1 | 2 |
| Guillotine Choke | 1 | 1 |
| Kata Gatame | 3 | 0 |
| Armbar | 2 | 0 |
| Rear Naked Choke | 1 | 0 |
| Americana | 0 | 1 |
| Choke from Back | 0 | 1 |
| Toe Hold | 0 | 1 |
| Kimura | 0 | 1 |
| Kneebar | 0 | 1 |
| Violin Armlock | 0 | 1 |
6. Kendall Reusing’s Fight History
| Year | Event | Opponent | W/L/D | Method | Weight Class | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Grand Slam LA | Rafaela Guedes | W | Pts: 2x0 | 95 Kg | 4F |
| 2019 | Grand Slam LA | Kim Bowser | W | Pts: 2x0 | 95 Kg | SF |
| 2019 | Grand Slam LA | Gabrieli Pessanha | L | Referee Decision | 95 Kg | F |
| 2019 | No-Gi Worlds | Tammy Griego | W | Pts: 16x0 | Over 76 Kg | SF |
| 2019 | No-Gi Worlds | Gabi McComb | W | Pts: 2x0 | ABS | R1 |
| 2019 | No-Gi Worlds | Julia Boscher | W | Pts: 0x0, Adv | ABS | 4F |
| 2019 | No-Gi Worlds | Raquel Canuto | W | Pts: 2x0 | ABS | SF |
| 2020 | Grand Slam AD | M. Catanhede | W | Pts: 5x2 | 95 Kg | 4F |
| 2020 | Grand Slam AD | Yara Soares | L | Submission | 95 Kg | SF |
| 2020 | Grand Slam AD | Jonna Konivuori | W | Submission | 95 Kg | RPC |
| 2020 | Grand Slam AD | Nathiely Jesus | L | Pts: 2x1 | 95 Kg | RPC |
| 2020 | Queen of Mats | Samantha Cook | W | Pts: 3x1 | 95 Kg | RR |
| 2020 | Queen of Mats | Nathiely Jesus | L | Submission | 95 Kg | RR |
| 2020 | Queen of Mats | Gabrieli Pessanha | L | Kimura | 95 Kg | SF |
| 2020 | Queen of Mats | Thamara Ferreira | L | Pts: 4x2 | 95 Kg | 3RD |
| 2020 | European Open | Venla Lukkonnen | W | Paper Cutter Choke | Over 79 Kg | F |
| 2020 | Fight 2 Win 142 | Gabrielle Garcia | L | Americana | 124 Kg | SPF |
| 2020 | Fight 2 Win 143 | Elisabeth Clay | L | Referee Decision | ABS | SPF |
| 2020 | Subversiv 3 | Allison Linder | W | Paper Cutter Choke | ABS | R1 |
| 2020 | Subversiv 3 | Brittney Elkin | W | Paper Cutter Choke | ABS | 4F |
| 2020 | Subversiv 3 | Nathalie Ribeiro | W | Referee Decision | ABS | SF |
| 2020 | Subversiv 3 | C. McNally | W | Kata Gatame | ABS | F |
| 2020 | SUG 18 | Leah Taylor | W | EBI/OT | N/A | SPF |
| 2020 | Pan American | Talita Nogueira | W | Pts: 0x0, Adv | Over 79 Kg | SF |
| 2020 | Pan American | Luiza Monteiro | L | Kneebar | ABS | 4F |
| 2021 | Fight 2 Win 168 | Nathiely Jesus | L | Choke from Back | N/A | SPF |
| 2021 | World Pro | Yara Soares | L | Pts: 4x0 | 95 Kg | RR |
| 2021 | World Pro | Yasmira Dias | W | Pts: 4x0 | 95 Kg | RR |
| 2021 | World Pro | Eleftheria Christodoulo | L | Pts: 4x1 | 95 Kg | RR |
| 2021 | World Pro | Gabrieli Pessanha | L | Pts: 4x0 | 95 Kg | RR |
| 2021 | Subversiv 5 | Maggie Grindatti | W | Referee Decision | ABS | 4F |
| 2021 | No-Gi Pan American | Mayara Custodio | W | Verbal Tap | Over 76 Kg | F |
| 2021 | No-Gi Pan American | Maggie Grindatti | W | Pts: 4x0 | ABS | 4F |
| 2021 | No-Gi Pan American | Mayara Custodio | W | Points | ABS | SF |
| 2021 | No-Gi Pan American | Elisabeth Clay | L | Violin Armlock | ABS | F |
| 2021 | Fight 2 Win 173 | Talita Nogueira | W | Kata Gatame | ABS | SPF |
| 2021 | American NGN | Ana Nascimento | W | Verbal Tap | ABS | F |
| 2021 | Fight 2 Win 177 | Maria Malyjasiak | L | Toe Hold | N/A | SPF |
| 2021 | Austin NGO | Tracey Goodell | W | Pts: 10x0 | ABS | F |
| 2021 | WNO Championship | Erin Harpe | W | Referee Decision | ABS | 4F |
| 2021 | WNO Championship | Ana Vieira | W | Referee Decision | ABS | SF |
| 2021 | WNO Championship | Rafaela Guedes | L | Guillotine Choke | ABS | F |
| 2021 | Polaris 17 | Venla Lukkonen | W | Armbar | ABS | SPF |
| 2021 | ADCC EC Trials | Miranda Maverick | W | Points | Over 60 Kg | R1 |
| 2021 | ADCC EC Trials | Britney Elkin | W | Rear Naked Choke | Over 60 Kg | R2 |
| 2021 | ADCC EC Trials | Nicole Johnson | W | Kata Gatame | Over 60 Kg | 4F |
| 2021 | ADCC EC Trials | Lauren Jones | W | Armbar | Over 60 Kg | SF |
| 2021 | ADCC EC Trials | Amy Campo | W | Pts: 6x0 | Over 60 Kg | F |
| 2022 | GrappleFest 11 | Ffion Davies | W | Referee Decision | ABS | SPF |
| 2022 | Polaris 19 | Amanda Leve | W | Injury | ABS | SPF |
| 2022 | ADCC | Giovanna Jara | W | Guillotine Choke | Over 60 Kg | 4F |
| 2022 | ADCC | Rafaela Guedes | L | Injury | Over 60 Kg | SF |
7. Kendall Reusing’s Top Fight Links
Kendall Reusing v Tracey Goodell / Austin Open NoGi 2021
Kendall Reusing vs. Ana Carolina Vieira | Who's Number One Championship
Kendall Reusing v Michelle Welti / Houston Open 2021
SJJIF WORLD 2019 - Kendall Reusing X Talita Nogueira
Kendall Reusing VS Gabrielle McComb / World No-Gi 2019
Photo credit: @kendallreusing , @graciebarra
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