Deven was introduced to martial arts at 10 through MMA. Though he trained for only a year, the lessons stuck - after graduating in '22, he returned to the mats, leading youth classes and competing in both grappling and striking while developing himself as a future coach.

For Deven, the sport goes beyond the physical - with the right guidance, it changes how you approach adversity in every part of life. As he puts it, Jiu Jitsu is about finding clarity and direction in moments of chaos.