Brandon Walensky
Brandon Woodly Walensky (Born April 5, 1992) is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt athlete and instructor. He is affiliated with the San Diego’s Clark Gracie Academy (Gracie Allegiance), registered in International Brazilia Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF). Clark Gracie has awarded him with his black belt, and currently instructs students at San Marcos, California.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Brandon Woodly Walensky |
| Nationality | United States |
| Born | April 5, 1992 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu |
| Belt | Black |
| Affiliation | Gracie Allegiance |
| Lineage | Clark Gracie |
Early years[edit]
Walensky was born in Oceanside, California. He eventually moved to San Marcos, California at the age of 5. His parents encouraged him to various sports, including soccer, basketball, Judo, and eventually settled for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Walensky later joined the Gracie Allegiance, where he learned to coach and mentor as a brown belt. In December 16, 2016, he was promoted to black belt by Clark Gracie.
Career[edit]
Walensky has competed in Gi and No-Gi tournaments, including: Eddie Bravo Invitational (EBI), Metamoris, and International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) World No-Gi Championships. He currently instructs students at his own gym located in San Marcos, California.
| Year | Title | Placing | Weight Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | IBJJF American Nationals | 3rd | |
| 2013 | IBJJF World No-Gi Champion | Champion | |
| 2014 | Eddie Bravo Invitational | 3rd | |
| 2014 | IBJJF World No-Gi | 3rd | |
| 2015 | Metamoris Challenger | 2nd | |
| 2015 | IBJJF World No-Gi Champion | Champion | |
| 2016 | IBJJF Chicago Summer Open No-Gi | Champion | |
| 2016 | IBJJF Chicago Summer Open | Champion | |
| 2017 | IBJJF Miami Fall Open | 2nd | |
| 2017 | IBJJF San Jose Summer Open | 2nd | |
| 2017 | IBJJF Mexico Summer No-Gi Open | Champion | |
| 2017 | IBJJF Mexico Summer Open | Champion | |
| 2018 | IBJJF San Diego Open | 3rd | |
| 2018 | IBJJF Denver Fall Open | 2nd | |
| 2022 | IBJJF Twin Cities International Open | 3rd | Open |
| 2022 | IBJJF San Diego International Open | 2nd | Light |
| 2022 | IBJJF Twin Cities International Open | Champion | Feather |
| 2023 | IBJJF San Diego Summer International Open | 3rd | Feather |
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