KEVIN SALGADO

Kevin began training Jiu Jitsu in 2016 at the Renzo Gracie Academy in New York City. As a child, Kevin developed an interest in the martial arts and was exposed to Jiu Jitsu as a teen.

At the age of 20, Kevin found himself working a job just a few buildings over from the Renzo Gracie Academy Headquarters. Being within the gym's vicinity on a daily basis left him feeling there was no better time to discover first hand what Jiu Jitsu was all about. He was soon hooked on his new found practice and was drawn into the thriving world and culture of Jiu Jitsu.

Jiu Jitsu has helped him appreciate the value of discipline, consistency, composure, and community. As training went on, his passion only continued to grow, wanting more he competed in various competitions, and eventually discovered his love for teaching.

As a coach, he hopes to share the transformative properties of the art with professional and recreational practitioners alike while helping maximize their potential as both people and athletes.