Kristina Barlaan

2nd degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt

Kristina Barlaan is 2nd degree black belt under Professor Caio Terra. When she started her Jiu-Jitsu journey in October 2007, Kristina had no previous experience in martial arts until she started Muay Thai in October 2006. Until that time, she had dedicated a considerable amount of years to the study of dance and performing arts. Jiu Jitsu quickly became a passion and tool to help Kristina feel empowered and confident. With her first tournament in June 2008, Kristina fell in love with competition and has been able to create an impressive resume of wins and titles throughout the years. Her proudest achievement though was the creation of INSPIRE, an open mat event that was made with the intention of building and strengthening the women’s Jiu-Jitsu community. She is an advocate for mental health awareness and she hopes that by living her life with passion and purpose, she can inspire others to do the same.

Main Black Belt Accomplishments:
3x World Master Champion (2020, 2019, 2018)
2x Asian Champion (2018, 2016)
2020 Pans Master Champion (2020)
2x American National No-Gi Champion (2021, 2015)
2016 European Champion
2017 Copa de Marianas Invitational Champion
3x Pans Finalist (2021, 2017, 2016)
2016 World Finalist
2017 European Finalist
2x World Medalist (2019, 2017)
2019 Pans Medalist
2019 Brazilian National Medalist
2021 American National No-Gi Finalist (Absolute)
2021 American National Gi Finalist

Main Accomplishments at Lower Belts:
4x Pans Champion
4x American National Champion
3x American National No-Gi Champion
7x World Medalist
ADCC Veteran (2013)