Entering the Coaching World at X3 Sports
Gabriel Kitober's transition into coaching carried the same international scope that defined his competitive career. In 2014, he joined X3 Sports Gym in Atlanta, Georgia, as a coach, working within an established facility alongside UFC athletes and students across all levels. His role at X3 Sports demonstrated his ability to communicate complex grappling concepts to high-level combat sports athletes, effectively bridging the gap between BJJ and the broader mixed martial arts world.
Grappling Coach for the Israeli National Judo Squad
From Atlanta, Kitober extended his coaching footprint internationally, relocating to Israel and joining the Israeli Judo Federation as grappling coach for the Israeli National Judo Squad. In this role, he took responsibility for developing the groundwork and submission grappling skills of elite judoka competing at the national team level — a natural fit given his personal history beginning at age three on the judo mat.
His dual background allowed him to communicate across the technical and cultural boundaries that often separate judo and BJJ practitioners, translating the nuances of each discipline with authenticity and precision. Over the course of his career, Kitober has trained and taught in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Israel, building an international profile that reflects both his adaptability as a coach and the universal respect earned through years of elite competition. His journey from a three-year-old on the judo mat in Brazil to a national team grappling coach in Israel stands as a testament to the depth and reach of his impact on the martial arts world.