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Kevin Brown Jr.

Business, travel, and everything in between.

Running a family organization at 29, moving between New Jersey and Bermuda, and filming most of it.

CEOSince 2019
Shakil Warriors
Kevin Brown Jr.
1981Family legacy
D1AU basketball, 3 seasons (walk-on)
$50K+Funding secured
400+Event turnout
BDARoots
2018Roc Nation Sports
USABermudaThe Life of Kev

Business

CEO & Head Director
Shakil's School of Martial Arts Karate Organization
2019–now
Kevin Thompson Foundation
President
2020–now
Lil KA Youth Karate Championship
Annual youth tournament, Madison, NJ
Roc Nation Sports
Intern: charity events, contract and sponsorship research
2018
CareSparc Wellness Festival
Fitness Village Coordinator, 5,000+ attendees
2021–22
American University, Kogod School of Business
B.S. Business Administration, Sports & Entertainment
2019
DJ Kev Productions
Private events, clubs and brand activations
The Life of Kev series
Documentary-style episodes across karate, business and travel

On the move

Home base
North New Jersey, New York City and Washington, D.C.
Bermuda
Family roots and a second home
Europe
15 cities on tour in 2024
Spain
Cádiz, October 2026
Kevin Brown Jr.

Giving back.

Through the Kevin Thompson Foundation and Shakil Warriors, the work reaches well past the dojo floor: feeding families, clothing kids, getting students ready for school and keeping the community together.

Kevin Thompson Scholarship
For higher education. $10,000+ awarded since 2021
Holiday giveback events
Three to four a year across Essex County
Food drives
Kevin Thompson Foundation
Clothing drives
Kevin Thompson Foundation
Backpack drives
Warriors Give Back: 200 backpacks for local students, 2026
Fundraisers
Lil KA Youth Karate Championship, the Founder's Gala and the Shakil Warriors Break-A-Thon
Founder's Gala
45th Anniversary, June 27, 2026, Whippany, NJ
Access and mentorship
Scholarships, competition travel, anti-bullying and leadership programs

45th Anniversary Founder's Gala.

Speaking at the 45th Anniversary Founder's Gala
At the podium, Founder's Gala
On the mic at the Founder's Gala
Introducing the students at the gala
Shakil Warriors on stage at the gala
Sparring demo at the gala
Guests at the Founder's Gala
Founder's Gala night
Hosting the 45th Anniversary Founder's Gala
Presenting the Legacy Award
Presenting an award at the Founder's Gala
On stage at the Founder's Gala
Founder's Gala honorees
Recognizing a community member at the gala

In the community.

Kevin Thompson Foundation presentation
Founder's Day honors
Community giveaway
Handing out supplies at a community drive
Warriors in the community
Shakil Warriors community day
Founder's Day
Founder's Day
Warriors in the community

The loadout.

The gear, travel and style that already show up in the content.

Training & sneakers

NikeJordanAsicsVivobarefootCenturyTop TenMachoFighters Inc.

Sound & tech

AppleSeratoRaneDenonDJI

Travel

Marriott BonvoyHiltonUnited AirlinesBermudAirAirbnbHotelTonightCostco Travel

Style & grooming

KithAimé Leon DoreSSENSEZaraFlatlistGloMelaninCrowned Skin

Off the clock.

Paris
Brussels
On the road in Europe
Street food stop
Courtside at the US Open
Night out
Late walk

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