Dangerous Kevin Beuhring

Take a second and think about where you were after your first year of training jiu jitsu. Kevin Beuhring was winning a Professional Grappling Federation Qualifier and submitting his way into the post-season of PGF Season 3. Now, Kevin Beuhring has delivered on the promise he showed as a white belt. He’s a SOLID competitor and ready for a breakout performance at PGF World 6 in Las Vegas, starting on April 21st, LIVE on Brandon Mccaghren‘s Youtube page.

Kevin has that almost trite Karate Kid/Never Back Down story. He got in a fight in high school. Kevin thought it was going to be a battle of pugilism – but he was wrong. His opponent double-legged him, mounted him, then beat the crap out of him. Young Kevin’s answer – get HUGE. So, Beuhring set about eating as much food as possible and lifting weights like crazy. He got up from 160lb to the 190s. Then another common story emerged – Kevin had a friend invite him to try jiu jitsu. Beuhring with his new muscles thought he’d show these guys “what’s what.” Well, we all know how that worked out. Beuhring ran into a buzzsaw named Stephen Dana (another PGF veteran). Stephen tapped Beurhing more than 20 times in five minutes. At that point, Beurhring knew he was in the right place. That place was 10th Planet Atlanta where Kevin trains under 10th Planet Black Belt and mastermind Sean Applegate. At 10th Planet Atlanta, Beuhring is not only led by a mastermind but also has a training room full of killers such as CJJ Worlds Champion Ryan Aitken, the face of the PGF Elijah Carlton, Chase Hannah, and many others.

“Dangerous Kevin” first entered the PGF scene during the Season 3 qualifiers. After about one year of training, still a white belt, Kevin traveled to the Jacksonville Qualifier. Kevin showed how dangerous a white belt can be as he submitted all of his opponents on his way to earning a roster spot in PGF Season 3. By the time the regular season rolled around, Sean Applegate had awarded Kevin his blue belt. This blue belt who had been training a little more than one year finished in the top eight, making the playoffs. In the finale tournament, Kevin fell to eventual champion and fellow PGF World 6 competitor David Evers. But PGF Season 3 was only a jumping off point for Beuhring.

Since PGF Season 3, Dangerous Kevin has been in continuous competition mode…and he’s been winning. To list off just a bit of Kevin’s resume he is the Sapateiro 170lb Champion (beating PGF World 6 competitor Max Hanson to get the belt), the Midwest Finishers 170lb Champion, a Summit Grappling 3x Absolute Champion and Grappler of the Year. Kevin holds the fastest submission record for five grappling promotions. Beuhring is an ADCC Open Silver Medalist and a Main Character Jiu Jitsu 170lb champion – winning via heel hook in 26 seconds.

PGF World 6 has a stacked roster of proven grapplers. While many competitors might feel a little anxious up against such a murderer’s row, Beuhring only sees opportunity. “I feel super good [about the level of competition]. My goal since I started jiu jitsu was to face the highest level of competition. To figure out what they bring to the table and how I can crack the puzzle. Not having to worry about points is really nice. You can play your entire game. Our team is a submission oriented team. Not having to worry about someone scoring two [points] and running away from me. It’s going to be actual jiu jitsu the entire time.” To be sure, Dangerous Kevin is ready for PGF World 6. “I’m very excited to test myself against such high level competition,” he said.

Of course, besides the high level of competition, PGF World 6 offers competitors the chance to be on the team of one of four legendary coaches: Roger Gracie, Andre Galvao, Rigan Machado, and Eddie Bravo. Beuhring recognizes the chance to spend the week with any of the coaches is a great opporunity. He said “In a week’s span it’s going to be hard for them…you know Roger to teach me his mount game or Eddie teaching me his rubber guard game. I might be able to pick up a couple of things, but more so [I want to learn] the overarching philosophy of these guys – how they compete, how they get ready for matches, the longevity of these guys. I could learn a lot in the week span from them.”

But in the end, it’s the competing itself that means the most to Dangerous Kevin. While some competitors might be trying to play games within games with strategies, Kevin only has one thing on his mind. “We’re always going for the kill,” he said. Kevin continued “This for me is just experience. Trying to game the rule set instead of getting experience is really silly for a 22-year-old purple belt. I’m really going out there trying to find holes in my game; to see how people answer my game. Even though it is $20k/$40k and that is really nice, obviously. I expect to make much more than that in the future. It might sound a little cringy, but it’s true.” The face of the PGF, Elijah Carlton, has pressed the point that Kevin will be a real contender this season. “I don’t think you understand how good Kevin is. He’s the best grappler in the room right now. Kevin is hands down the best dude in the room right now. He’s scary to touch. Just touching him, connecting with him. I’m like [screwed]. I’m not safe in any situation,” he said. Carlton is 52-2-5 overall in the PGF. If the winner of seasons 1, 5, and the regular seasons of PGF 3 is concerned for his safety when connecting with Beuhring, then every competitor in PGF World 6 should take note.

PGF fans met Dangerous Kevin Beuhring as a very promising white belt. Now, we get to see him as much more dangerous purple belt. The greater jiu jitsu public may not know about Kevin Beuhring now, but rest assured they will know his name by the end of PGF World 6.

News about PGF Season 6 will be continually revealed throughout the few weeks before the PGF premieres. To keep up with the latest news, check out the PGF Insiders Podcast on Brandon Mccaghren’s YouTube Channel. Of course be sure to check out the official PGF website: PGF World and follow @pgfworld on Instagram.

The editors at EggheadWarrior.com thank the PGF Insiders, and Kevin and Alex Beuhring for providing the content of this article. Those wanting to hear the PGF Insiders interview Kevin Beurhing can check it out HERE. The PGF Insiders will always work to provide the latest and greatest information regarding the PGF and you can see their weekly podcasts on the McDojo Life YouTube Channel or Brandon Mccaghren’s channel. Special thanks to Walo Jay for all the great photos. Those interested in Walo’s work can check out his YouTube page and Walo’s website.