Kaeo Lopez is one of two brothers leading New Breed Kauai as a 3rd degree certified Black Belt under Professor Johnny Ramirez. Born in 1979 on Kauai, his focus was mainly on surfing along with other ocean actives passed on from his Dad and Uncles. In school, Kaeo got into many fights, mostly standing up to bullies. In July of 1996, with encouragement from his Uncle Titus, Kaeo took up Jiu Jitsu in an attempt to keep in shape for surfing. This was the start of his life-long passion for a sport that would shape him into the type of man he is today. He started in a garage in Kapaa under KaMole Jiu Jitsu. Although he was the smallest and youngest in the class, his determination and perfect training partner, his brother Kaleo, helped him improve and advance quickly. Within months, he won his first Gold medal in Gi for the 1996 Reason Gracie International Tournament.