Eric Cong Phan

Martial Artist

Birthday August 14, 1995

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Toronto, Canada

Age 29 years old

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About

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) practitioner known for winning first place in the 2019 IBJJF Toronto Open. In the year 2014, he became the Europeans Purple Belt Champion. He also won first place in the 2012 IBJJF Toronto Open Juvenile.

Before Fame

At the young age of ten, he discovered martial arts through studying taekwondo. He later added Muay Thai, karate, and boxing to his athletic repertoire before eventually trying jiu-jitsu in July of 2010. 

Trivia

His favorite technique is the rear naked choke. He is part of the Jiu-Jitsu For Life team. Many of his Instagram posts show him doing pullups on a bar in his gym.

Family Life

He was born in Canada. 

Associated With

He and fellow BJJ practitioner Firas Zahabi were both born in Canada.