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Helena Crevar On Becoming The Youngest ADCC Champion Ever: “99% Of My Training Is With Men”

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October 3, 2026

At just 19, Helena Crevar has already made grappling history, becoming the youngest ADCC champion ever after capturing gold at 143 lbs (65kg) with three straight submissions… And in a recent interview on the FloGrappling Show, she opened up about her path to that moment and the significant role coach John Danaher has played in […]

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ADCC world champion
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Trains at Kingsway Jiu-Jitsu
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