Kemail Verhoeven lived and worked in the United States for five years. During this time, he was introduced to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), submission grappling, and mixed martial arts (MMA). After losing a bet with trainer and coach George Sernack about which was the most effective martial art, Kemail began training BJJ in May 2005 with Renzo Gracie in Denville, New Jersey, under George Sernack. He also trained for several years at the Renzo Gracie Academy in Manhattan, New York City, under Renzo Gracie, Gregor Gracie, Igor Gracie, Rolles Gracie, John Danaher, and Rafael "Gordino" Correa. Kemail had the opportunity to train with many of the sport's greats, including the aforementioned instructors, as well as Roger Gracie, Leo Vieira, Frankie Edgar, Georges St-Pierre, Gordo, Charles "Silverfox" Pravec, and many others. Kemail currently holds a third-degree black belt. Kemail's Major Promotions March 2014: George Sernack promoted to black belt June 2011: Rolles Gracie promoted to brown belt June 2008: Renzo Gracie promoted to purple belt March 2006: Igor Gracie promoted to blue belt Competition Results European Masters NO GI 2025, 1st place black belt, Master 6 European Masters 2025, 1st place black belt, Master 6 PANS Masters 2025, 2nd place black belt, Master 6 World Masters Championships 2024, 2nd place black belt, Master 6 European Masters 2024, 1st place black belt, Master 6 European Masters 2019, 1st place black belt, Master 5 European Championships 2017, 3rd place black belt Belt, Master 4 PanAms Championship No Gi 2015, 3rd place Black Belt, Master 3 European Championships 2014, 1st place Brown Belt, Master 4 European Championships 2012, 2nd place Brown Belt, Master 3 Nogi Open German Championships 2012, 2nd place Adult Brown Belt European Championships 2010, 1st place Weight Class and 2nd place Open Class Purple Belt, Master 3 Open Brazilian Championships (Brasileiros) 2009, 1st place Purple Belt, Master 3 New Jersey State Championships 2008, 2nd place Adult Purple Belt Naga Battle at the Beach 2007, 1st place Blue Belt Naga Battle at the Beach 2005, 3rd place White Belt