3 Time UFC Title Contender

Professional Commentator 

5th Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt

MMA, Jiu-Jitsu, Combatives Instructor

Kenny Florian is co-owner of Florian Martial Arts Center in Brookline, MA and can be found off the mats as a color commentator for BattleBots as well as an MMA analyst/Commentator as Co-Host of the Anik & Florian Podcast.

Kenny Florian Jiu-Jitsu
Kenny Florian Jiu-Jitsu

Jiu-Jitsu Essentials Course

Go beyond learning repetitive Jiu-Jitsu Techniques. Discover the essential truths that will intuitively strengthen your positions and take your Jiu-Jitsu game to new heights.

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Tuesdays & Thursdays

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Location:
A+R Tactics
588 Griffith Rd, Bldg 5, Charlotte, NC

Join world-renowned martial artist, former UFC Fighter and 5th Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blackbelt, Kenny Florian for exclusive weekly No-Gi classes at A+R Tactics!

These sessions will focus on practical concepts and techniques for No-Gi grappling, self-protection, and MMA. Designed for intermediate to advanced students, the course is open to blue belts and above. *Check the calendar for specific dates.

Annie & Florian Podcast

THE JON ANIK & KENNY FLORIAN PODCAST

A podcast duo to rival any in the MMA World. Coming to you twice a week from the comfort of their own chairs

'The Anik and Florian Podcast' has been bringing content to the MMA space since 2015, featuring weekly fight analysis, insights “on the ground” at UFC events, & much more!

Jon Anik and former three-time UFC title challenger and PFL analyst Kenny Florian talk primarily mixed martial arts but sprinkle in some other professional sports and pop culture, too. Join Jon and Ken-Flo as they break down the latest developments in the UFC, preview and react to all fight cards, and interview personalities from all over the world.

  • MMA, SPORTS, POP CULTURE

  • EXPERT ANALYSIS OF FIGHTS

  • KEY INSIGHTS INTO THE SPORT

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Kenny Florian Battle Bots

Join in the ultimate showdown in BattleBots! Featuring the biggest, baddest, and fastest next-generation robots from around the globe, these mechanical warriors duke it out for dominance in the electrifying world of Robot Combat Sports. Tune in as Kenny Florian delivers fast-paced and entertaining commentary, keeping you on the edge of your seat alongside his cohosts. It's an intense, fast-moving, family-friendly fight-fest starring robots that have thrilled millions of fans worldwide.

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You KNOW @shoyoroll always bring that fire! 🔥
Finished an enlightening, entertaining and challenging skills & drills pistol class led by the inimitable @benstoeger & @joel.park_ We were warned that we would be feeling “simmering frustration” throughout the 2-day course and th
Had a great time teaching and training at @FlorianMartialArts with @keithflorian this week. We had our grand-opening at our new spot on Saturday and it was great to see all the students. 🙏 If you live in the Boston area or are visiting the city, sto
Good times training with MMA OG @colemillermartialarts in the Carolinas. Been trying to meet up and train with Cole for a little bit and we were finally able to hang and make it happen. Always cool to train with people who share a mindset dedicated t
I’ve had the great privilege of being involved with some pretty amazing combat sports events over the last couple decades + as a competitor or broadcaster. #ADCC2024 is another one on the list. Very grateful. Thank you @flograppling for having
Today is Day 2 of the @adcc_official World Championships and champions will be crowned today! Day 1 delivered some amazing matches and some wild upsets 😱. I expect more impressive performances and exciting action here at the @tmobilearena In additio
Excited and privileged to be hosting another @ADCC_Official World Championships! It all goes down this weekend, exclusively on @FloGrappling and live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas! In addition to the many world class grappling champions competing,
The biggest and most prestigious Submission Grappling Tournament in the world is right around the corner! 👀 @adcc_official #submission #jiujitsu #wrestling #ADCC2024 #grappling #WorldChampionship #TmobileArena
We miss you Kirk! It’s hard to fathom what the unexpected death of a family member does as a whole but I guess it’s particularly confusing what it does to your perception of time itself. Being angry at it isn’t helpful tho. I’
Gonna be teaching a seminar for charity this Saturday, June 1st at @fenix.jiujitsu in Hickory NC. My session starts at 11a but there will be a bunch of black belt martial artists teaching all day. Check out the Fenix JJ link in my bio for more info.

“I believe we are here on earth to constantly better ourselves and strive for the best in everything we do.” - Kenny

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