From the Desk of Ezra and Elias Kim

We are two Jiujitsu brothers, Ezra aged 11 (birthday is today- 6/30!) and Elias aged 12, with big dreams and the willingness to work hard to earn them. We want to bring you along with us as we become IBJJF PanKids World Champions a second time around this summer.

Our journey on the mats has already shown us what is possible with dedication. We both achieved the prestigious title PanKids Champion in our grey belt divisions- Elias in 2024 and Ezra in 2025. This July 26th, we are returning to IBJJF PanKids 2026 in Kissimmee, Florida to aim for gold in the yellow belt level.

Driven by Discipline

To compete against the best Jiujitsu athletes in the world, our commitment has to be absolute. We have been training every day, 7-8 hours on weekdays during the summer and 1-2 hours on weekends. Over the past 4 years as competitive athletes, Jiujitsu has taught us that hard work, discipline and perseverance can overcome any challenge. Every early morning, every late-night session, and every personal sacrifice brings us one step closer to achieving our goal.

But our goal doesn't stop at Pans.

This year, we are learning how to lead and set an example for our competition team as it continues to grow. We are having opportunities to coach the littles class as well as our younger comp teammates. We realize our words and actions have an impact on those around us, and we are starting to feel the weighty honor of living up to God's standards as young men of God. We have a lot to learn and grow. Through training as pro athletes this summer, we are becoming disciplined in mind, body and spirit. Through competing as pro athletes, we are learning to have courage, fail, get back up and do it all over again while developing grit and learning to embrace the journey. As we build up our network and skills, we are learning to pay it forward to our younger teammates and community. We are realizing that it is a privilege to train and compete at this high level, and Jiujitsu is a vehicle to build up our faith, leadership and resilience to fully become the people God intended us to be become.

How You Can Partner With Us

Reaching the national and international stage requires immense resources for travel, registration fees, lodging, and elite training. With our big sister Evelyn headed to college this year, we are even more strained financially. By supporting our fundraiser, you aren't just funding a tournament trip; you are investing in building up our characters and our future as servant leaders.

Donate: You can donate ANY amount you wish toward our goal of getting to Florida and competing at the world's largest Jiujitsu stage

OR

You can choose to sponsor us for one of the following specific events:

A. Jiujitsu Comp Camp Week 5

B. Jiujitsu Comp Camp Week 6

C. Jiujitsu Comp Camp Week 7

D. Jiujitsu Comp Camp Week 8

E. American Nationals IBJJF Vegas Hotel/Lodging 2 nights

F. PANKIDS Championship Hotel/Lodging 3 nights

G. PANKIDS Flights to Orlando, Florida

H. Media Coverage for PanKids Tournament

I. New Gis for training/Competing

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Follow: Follow us on Instagram @ejiujitsu and check in on us on our website:

https://ejiujitsu.abacusai.app/. We love when you like and comment on our posts!

Pray: Keep us in your prayers for alignment with God's will for us, for our faith to grow,

and for strength and courage to do hard things.

Thank you for standing with us, believing in our vision, and helping us become champs on and off the mats. We have made it this far ONLY with your support, and we can't

wait to show you our performance at PanKids next month!

Sincerely Yours,

Elias and Ezra Kim