Kahyeon Seo

I first tried Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Korea in 2016 and instantly knew it was something I wanted to pursue long-term. After moving to Minnesota in 2017 for college, I resumed training seriously in 2019—training almost daily and competing regularly ever since.

I’m now a brown belt under Ishmael Bentley. Coaching has been one of the most rewarding parts of my journey—I love seeing students, especially kids, grow through the sport. I’m also passionate about encouraging more women to step onto the mats and creating a space where they can thrive.

My husband is also a black belt, so BJJ is a big part of our lives together, both on and off the mats.