Why did you start BJJ?
My best friend Eric got me into watching UFC and working out. After we got into it, I fell in love with the martial arts.
Blue Belt Competitor
Kevin Miranda
"Coach Kev"
Blue Belt
Chalan Pago, GuamTraining for 20 years (on and off)
Kevin “Coach Kev” Miranda is a blue belt from Chalan Pago, Guam. His journey started when his best friend Eric introduced him to the UFC and got him into working out — and from there, Kevin fell in love with the martial arts.
With two decades of training on and off the mats, Coach Kev has competed across the Marianas, Manila, and Nagoya. Today he is still driven by his wife, kids, and family, and loves helping guide the next generation of GUMA competitors.
- 2016 Marianas Open International Championship · Gold, White Belt
- 2016 IBJJF Manila Open · Gold, White Belt
- 2017 Marianas Open International Championship · Silver, White Belt
- 2018 Marianas Open International Championship · Gold, Blue Belt
- 2024 Marianas Open International Championship · Silver, Blue Belt
- 2025 Guam Marianas Pro Nagoya · Gold, Blue Belt
- 2025 Guam Marianas Pro Nagoya · Bronze, Blue Belt Open Weight
Athlete interview
In Coach Kev’s words
What do you enjoy most about competing?
Competing is great. You test your skills and see where you are in the food chain of BJJ. I mostly enjoy the process and growth that comes with competitions.
What motivates you to keep training?
My wife, kids, and family. The kids are the future.
Who has influenced your BJJ journey the most?
Most definitely Sensei Tuck and my old professors early in my BJJ journey.
What does representing our competition team mean to you?
It means a lot. Working together, growing together, and helping guide the team to be champions on and off the mat.
What does representing Guam mean to you?
It means showing respect — and it means FAFO.
What are your competition goals for the next 12 months?
Compete in the next Marianas Open and hopefully Nagoya in 2027.
What is your ultimate goal in BJJ?
My ultimate goal is to give my wife and kids the support in their BJJ journey and ultimately have them surpass me in learning and growing on and off the mats.
On the mats & at the podium
