Kayron in photo by Alicia Anthony

After debuting his black belt with a win at the Jiu-Jitsu Pan, Kayron Gracie was stopped by the seasoned Marcelo Garcia at the Worlds, but had in taking third place proof he’s arrived at the new gradation with momentum.

And there are more challenges coming up ahead. The Gracie will put his rubberlike guard to the test again this Saturday, when the ProStar Grappling BJJ Championship takes place at the Legends Sports Complex in Houston, Texas.

Kayron faces Renan Chavez, a Pablo Popovitch black belt and winner of US events like NAGA.