Colin Bower
Promoted to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt — September 2026
Colin Bower has established himself as one of the most accomplished young Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors in the DMV. In September 2026, Colin was promoted to Black Belt, by his father Chris Bower & Vicente Junior marking another major milestone in his journey toward becoming a full-time professional Jiu-Jitsu athlete and Black Belt World Champion.
At Purple Belt, Colin achieved the #1 Middleweight ranking in the IBJJF World Rankings. Previously, he was ranked #1 Blue Belt Lightweight in the 2023 IBJJF World No-Gi Rankings and #3 overall.
Colin began wrestling at the age of four under the guidance of his father, Chris Bower. His high school wrestling career was cut short by a serious back injury and the disruption caused by COVID-19. During his senior year of high school, Colin discovered Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and quickly developed a passion for the sport.
What began as a new competitive outlet soon became a lifelong pursuit. Colin has committed himself to becoming a full-time professional Jiu-Jitsu athlete, with the ultimate goal of becoming a Black Belt World Champion.
Outside of competition, Colin has developed a second passion for fitness, strength & conditioning, and sports nutrition. He is a NESTA Certified Sports Nutritionist and is currently pursuing his MMA Conditioning Specialist certification.
Brown Belt Accomplishments
? 2026 IBJJF American Nationals — Middleweight No-Gi Bronze
? 2026 IBJJF Charlotte — Middleweight Champion & Open Class Champion
? 2025 AJP Tour Madrid, Spain — Middleweight Gi Bronze
? 2025 AJP Tour — Middleweight No-Gi Silver
? 2025 AJP Tour Bogotá, Colombia — Middleweight No-Gi Champion
Purple Belt Accomplishments
? #1 Ranked Purple Belt Middleweight — IBJJF World Rankings
? 2025 IBJJF Charlotte — Middleweight No-Gi Champion
? 2025 SJJIF World Championships, Tokyo, Japan — Purple Belt No-Gi World Champion
? 2025 IBJJF Dallas — Open Weight Champion
? 2025 IBJJF Oklahoma City — Middleweight & Open Class Champion
? 2025 CBJJ Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — Middleweight Champion
? 2025 CBJJ Salvador, Brazil — Middleweight No-Gi Champion
? 2025 IBJJF Virginia — Middleweight No-Gi Champion
? 2024 IBJJF Tampa Bay — Middleweight Champion
? 2024 CBJJ Sul-Americano, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — Middleweight No-Gi Champion
? 2024 IBJJF Lisbon, Portugal — Middleweight Gi Champion
? 2024 IBJJF — Middleweight No-Gi Champion
Blue Belt Accomplishments
? #1 Ranked Blue Belt Lightweight — IBJJF World Rankings
? #3 Ranked Blue Belt Overall — IBJJF World Rankings
? 2024 AJP Tour Abu Dhabi Grand Slam, Abu Dhabi, UAE — Champion
? 2023 CBJJ Brazilian Nationals, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — Lightweight Champion
? 2022 CBJJ Brazilian Nationals, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — Lightweight Champion
? 2022 CBJJ Sul-Brasileiro, Florianópolis, Brazil — Champion
? 2022 IBJJF Dublin, Ireland — Lightweight & Overall Champion
? 2022 IBJJF Lisbon, Portugal — Lightweight Champion
