Why did you start BJJ?
After several years of training and competing internationally with Kyokushin, my dad wanted me to transition to learning and understanding the ground aspect of combat sports. That’s when I started BJJ.
Youth White Belt Competitor
Braydon-Angel Santos
"Bray"
White Belt
Toto, GuamTraining for 1 year
Bray began Brazilian Jiu Jitsu after several years of training and competing internationally in Kyokushin. His father encouraged him to learn the ground aspect of combat sports, and Bray has continued building his skills on the mats ever since.
He competes for GUMA and Guam with heart, sportsmanship, and a commitment to constant improvement. His goals are to become a world champion and, one day, earn his black belt.
- 2026 SJJIF World Championships — Silver
- 2026 Guam Marianas Dumau Open — Gold and Silver
- 2026 Patgon Jiu Jitsu Spring competitor
- 2026 Marianas Pro Manila — Double Gold
- 2026 Marianas Pro Nagoya — Gold and Bronze
- 2026 Copa de Marianas — Gold and Silver
- 2025 Patgon Jiu Jitsu Winter — Gold and Bronze
Athlete interview
In Bray’s words
What do you enjoy most about competing?
The opportunity to meet new friends, whether it’s at the same gym or through competition.
What motivates you to keep training?
The desire to keep learning, improve my skills, and become that much better.
Who has influenced your BJJ journey the most?
First are definitely Senseis Jon and Big John, and all my coaches, for guiding me along my journey and pushing me to be the best I can be. Next is my family for always supporting me along the way—not only as my cheer team, but also by stepping on the mats and training every day alongside me.
What does representing our competition team mean to you?
It means a lot. It feels good to wear GUMA on our uniforms and showcase what we’ve been working on during our fight camps.
What does representing Guam mean to you?
It’s always an honor to represent our island. We’ve come a long way, and we can prove to the world that we can step onto the same mats and beat international athletes. We have the heart to win.
What are your competition goals for the next 12 months?
To work on and improve my game, get more experience and mat time, and stay healthy.
What is your ultimate goal in BJJ?
To work hard, become a world champion, and eventually be deserving enough to earn my black belt one day.
Training & competition
