Age, Biography and Wiki
Emily Kwok was born on 5 October, 1980 in Aomori, Japan, is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner from Canada. Discover Emily Kwok's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 43 years old?
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BJJ instructor, consultant |
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43 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
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5 October, 1980 |
| Birthday |
5 October |
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Aomori, Japan |
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Japan
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She is a member of famous practitioner with the age 43 years old group.
Emily Kwok Height, Weight & Measurements
At 43 years old, Emily Kwok height not available right now. We will update Emily Kwok's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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Emily Kwok Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Emily Kwok worth at the age of 43 years old? Emily Kwok’s income source is mostly from being a successful practitioner. She is from Japan. We have estimated Emily Kwok's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Timeline
Emily Kwok (born 5 October 1980) is a Canadian submission grappler and 3rd degree black belt Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) instructor.
A former mixed martial arts (MMA) competitor with a perfect record, Kwok is the first Canadian woman to receive a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and the first to become World Champion.
As one of the first women to rise to prominence, Kwok is widely regarded as an early pioneer of the BJJ scene in North America.
Emily R. Kwok was born on 5 October 1980, in Aomori, Japan, from a Japanese mother and a Chinese father, when she was just a baby her family immigrated to Canada.
During her late teens in Vancouver Kwok discovered Sambo then started training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) in 2001, complemented by Wing Chun and kickboxing, before moving to New York city.
As a brown belt in the brown/black category, Kwok won the 2007 final defeating black belt Luciana Dias with a score of 17—0 becoming the middleweight World Champion.
Kwok became the first Canadian woman to receive a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and in 2007 the first to become Brazilian jiu-jitsu World Champion.
Throughout her competitive career Kwok also fought has an amateur and professional MMA fighter for the Smackgirl organisation in Korea and Japan.
Affiliated with Marcelo Garcia, Kwok founded Princeton BJJ with Art Keintz in 2010 in Princeton, New Jersey where she trains and teaches, she has also been an early organizer of Women's Grappling Camp.
Kwok has been called "a legend ahead of her time" and is widely regarded as a true BJJ pioneer paving the way for women in the sport.
In 2018 she won the World Master Championship in Las Vegas.
In April 2022 Kwok returned to competition winning gold at the 2022 Pan Championship in the Master 3 / middleweight division.
Kwok won gold in January at the 2023 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu European Championship competing in Master 3 / middleweight division.
