October 15, 2026
Denver, Colorado — The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) has announced the appointment of Master Kamil Latipov as the District Director for AAU Grappling Colorado, overseeing all AAU Grappling operations across the state of Colorado.
The appointment was confirmed by the AAU Colorado District leadership. In this role, Latipov will serve as the official state director responsible for the growth, sanctioning, and development of AAU Grappling statewide.
Latipov is the owner and head instructor of Warriors Martial Arts in Aurora, Colorado, and has been a driving force in Colorado martial arts since 2007. He is also the President of AAU Taekwondo Colorado and founder of the long-running Colorado Cup, one of Colorado’s largest and most respected martial arts championships.
A Proven Leader in Colorado Martial Arts
With over 18 years of tournament promotion and athlete development, Latipov has hosted events drawing over 1,000 competitors and families, and is now preparing for the largest martial arts event of the year in Colorado:
AAU Colorado Grappling State Championship — National Qualifier for AAU Nationals
May 1st, 2027
The event will feature both Gi and No-Gi divisions for Youth, Middle School, High School, Adults, and Masters, and will be open to all athletes — all teams, clubs, academies, and independents. Medalists will qualify for AAU Grappling Nationals.
Vision for AAU Grappling Colorado
“I am honored to be appointed as District Director for AAU Grappling Colorado,” said Latipov. “My mission is simple: build the strongest, most inclusive grappling community in the nation. Colorado has incredible talent in Jiu Jitsu, Grappling, Wrestling, and Judo. AAU gives every athlete — from first-time competitor to elite — a clear path to State and Nationals under official AAU rules. We will make Colorado the model district for AAU Grappling.”
As District Director, Latipov’s immediate priorities include:
- Sanctioning official AAU Grappling events statewide
- Establishing a Colorado State Championship and National Qualifier series
- Supporting coaches, clubs, and academies with official AAU rules, coaching education, and athlete development
- Creating more competitive opportunities for Colorado grapplers to qualify for AAU Nationals
About AAU Grappling
AAU Grappling is sanctioned by the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), one of the largest multi-sport organizations in the United States. AAU Grappling follows official AAU rules and provides a nationally recognized competitive pathway from local district championships to the prestigious AAU Nationals.
About Kamil Latipov
Kamil Latipov is a martial arts school owner, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, 5th Degree Taekwondo Master, grappling coach, and tournament promoter based in Aurora, CO. He is the owner of Warriors Martial Arts and Aurora’s Best Summer Camp. He has served as AAU Colorado President for Taekwondo and is now leading both Taekwondo and Grappling for the state.
Contact & Follow:
For AAU Grappling Colorado membership, event sanctioning, or qualification information:
Kamil Latipov — AAU Colorado District Director, AAU Grappling
Phone: 720-400-0023
Email: info@mawarriors.com
Registration for the May 1st, 2027 State Championship will be open soon. More information will be released soon.