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Red Bull BC One

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The Red Bull BC One is an annual international breakdancing (B-Boy) competition, established in 2004. The competition is organised by the beverage company Red Bull. Its first event was held in Biel, Switzerland in 2004.

The competition's main event is a knockout tournament, featuring sixteen break dancers. The format involves one-on-one battles judged by a panel of five experienced judges

Red Bull BC One's has regional finals held in various parts of the world, including North America, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Latin America, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. These regional winners compete in the World Finals, representing their regions internationally.

In the 2004 and 2005 events Red Bull BC released an official video that has been criticized due to restrictive music playing rights, as the live music played during the competition had to be dubbed over.[1][2] From 2006 onwards, Red Bull stopped releasing DVDs and made the videos available online for free.[3] In 2007, Alastair Siddons directed a film about the Red Bull BC One 2007 competition. The film was released in 2009 under the title, 'Turn it Loose'.[4]

Since 2014, Red Bull BC One has partnered with the World B-Boy Series to help create Undisputed, which crowns a solo world B-Boy champion.[5]

Winners

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Year Location B-Boy Winner Crew B-Girl Winner Crew
2004 Biel, Switzerland United States Omar Jive Turkeys / Mighty Zulu Kingz
2005 Berlin, Germany France Lilou Pockemon Crew
2006 São Paulo, Brazil South Korea Hong 10 Drifterz / 7 Commandoz
2007 Johannesburg, South Africa United States Ronnie Full Force / Super Cr3w / 7 Commandoz
2008 Paris, France South Korea Wing Jinjo / 7 Commandoz
2009 New York City, United States Algeria Lilou Pockemon Crew
2010 Tokyo, Japan Brazil Neguin Tsunami All-Stars
2011 Moscow, Russia United States Roxrite Renegade Rockers / Squadron
2012 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil France Mounir Vagabonds
2013 Seoul, South Korea South Korea Hong 10 Drifterz / 7 Commandoz
2014 Paris, France Netherlands Menno Hustle Kidz
2015 Rome, Italy United States Victor Squadron / MF Kidz / Backyard Funk
2016 Nagoya, Japan Japan Issei Foundnation
2017 Amsterdam, Netherlands Netherlands Menno Hustle Kidz
2018 Zurich, Switzerland Morocco Lil Zoo Lhiba King Zoo / El Mouwahidin / Flying Steps Japan Ami Good Foot Crew
2019 Mumbai, India Netherlands Menno Hustle Kidz Russia Kastet 3:16
2020 Salzburg, Austria Japan Shigekix K.A.K.B. Russia Kastet 3:16
2021 Gdańsk, Poland Kazakhstan Amir Predatorz United States Logistx Underground Flow
2022 New York City, United States United States Victor Squadron / MF Kidz / Backyard Funk Netherlands India Hustle Kidz / Heavyhitters
2023 Paris, France South Korea Hong 10 Flow XL / 7 Commandoz Japan Ami Good Foot Crew
2024 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Netherlands Menno Hustle Kidz Netherlands India Hustle Kidz / Heavyhitters

Yearly editions

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2024

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The Red Bull BC One took place in Rio de Janeiro on 7 December, 2024.[6]

Judges:

  • Kazakhstan Amir (Predatorz)
  • Japan Narumi (Body Carnival)
  • United States Jeromeskee (Massive Monkees)
  • United Kingdom Roxy (Soul Mavericks)
  • Venezuela Lil G (Red Bull Allstars / Vinotinto)

MC:

  • Switzerland Amjad ($7 Crew)
  • Brazil Magá Moura

DJ:

  • Netherlands DJ Nobunaga

B-boy World Final

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Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

 
Round of 16Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
              
 
 
 
 
Japan Hiro 10L
 
 
 
Brazil SamukaW
 
Brazil SamukaW
 
 
 
South Korea Zooty ZootL
 
Taiwan QuakeL
 
 
 
South Korea Zooty ZootW
 
Brazil SamukaL
 
 
 
Netherlands MennoW
 
Japan NoriL
 
 
 
Netherlands MennoW
 
Netherlands MennoW
 
 
 
United States VictorL
 
Kazakhstan DiasL
 
 
 
United States VictorW
 
Netherlands MennoW
 
 
 
United States Icey IvesL
 
Brazil LeonyL
 
 
 
France KhalilW
 
France KhalilL
 
 
 
United States Icey IvesW
 
Kazakhstan KalmiusL
 
 
 
United States Icey IvesW
 
United States Icey IvesW
 
 
 
Venezuela AlvinL Third place
 
Belgium RobbW
 
  
 
Egypt KlashL
 
Belgium RobbL 
 
 
 
Venezuela AlvinW  
 
Bulgaria SlavL
 
 
Venezuela AlvinW
 

B-Girl World Final

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Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

 
Round of 16Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
              
 
 
 
 
Japan YasminW
 
 
 
China RoyalL
 
Japan YasminL
 
 
 
Lithuania NickaW
 
France SyssyL
 
 
 
Lithuania NickaW
 
Lithuania NickaW
 
 
 
Brazil ToquinhaL
 
Ukraine KateL
 
 
 
Brazil ToquinhaW
 
Brazil ToquinhaW
 
 
 
China YingziL
 
China YingziW
 
 
 
Spain LolaL
 
Netherlands IndiaW
 
 
 
Lithuania NickaL
 
Netherlands IndiaW
 
 
 
South Korea StarryL
 
Netherlands IndiaW
 
 
 
United States LogistxL
 
United States LogistxW
 
 
 
Colombia LumaL
 
Netherlands IndiaW
 
 
 
France KimieL Third place
 
Brazil Mini JapaW
 
  
 
Mexico SwamiL
 
Brazil Mini JapaL 
 
 
 
France KimieW  
 
France KimieW
 
 
Japan MimzL
 

2023

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The Red Bull BC One took place in Paris at the Roland-Garros on October 21, 2023.[7]

Judges:

  • United States Flea Rock (The Street Masters / Skill Methods)
  • Spain Movie One (Natural Moves)
  • Mexico Dr. Hill (Unik Breakers)
  • France Babyson (Wanted Posse)
  • South Korea Kill (Gamblers / C.A.Y. Crew)

MC:

  • Switzerland Amjad ($7 Crew)
  • United States MyVerse

DJ:

  • France DJ One Up

B-boy World Final

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Location: Paris, France

 
Round of 16Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
              
 
 
 
 
Netherlands Kid Colombia L
 
 
 
Mexico Kastrito W
 
Mexico Kastrito L
 
 
 
Canada Phil Wizard W
 
Canada Phil Wizard W
 
 
 
Italy Amaro L
 
Canada Phil Wizard W
 
 
 
Japan Issin L
 
France Khalil W
 
 
 
United States Jeffro L
 
France Khalil L
 
 
 
Japan Issin W
 
Japan Issin W
 
 
 
Belgium Tiro L
 
South Korea Hong 10 W
 
 
 
Canada Phil Wizard L
 
South Korea Hong 10 W
 
 
 
Malaysia Lego Sam L
 
South Korea Hong 10 W
 
 
 
United Kingdom Kid Karam L
 
United Kingdom Kid Karam W
 
 
 
Brazil Allef L
 
South Korea Hong 10 W
 
 
 
France Dany Dann L Third place
 
Poland Wigor L
 
  
 
France Dany Dann W
 
France Dany Dann W  
 
 
 
Venezuela Mighty Jake L  
 
Venezuela Mighty Jake W
 
 
China X-Rain L
 

B-Girl World Final

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Location: Paris, France

 
Round of 16Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
              
 
 
 
 
France Syssy W
 
 
 
Belarus Kotya L
 
France Syssy L
 
 
 
China 671 W
 
Bulgaria Firebird L
 
 
 
China 671 W
 
China 671 W
 
 
 
Lithuania Nicka L
 
Japan Yasmin W
 
 
 
Brazil Maia L
 
Japan Yasmin L
 
 
 
Lithuania Nicka W
 
Portugal Vanessa L
 
 
 
Lithuania Nicka W
 
Japan Ami W
 
 
 
China 671 L
 
Netherlands India W
 
 
 
South Korea Mono L
 
Netherlands India W
 
 
 
United Kingdom Stefani L
 
United Kingdom Stefani W
 
 
 
Vietnam Shun L
 
Netherlands India L
 
 
 
Japan Ami W Third place
 
Brazil Toquinha L
 
  
 
Japan Ami W
 
Japan Ami W  
 
 
 
Japan Riko L  
 
France Kimie L
 
 
Japan Riko W
 

2022

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In 2022, the 19th Red Bull BC One took place in New York City on November 12, 2022.[8]

Judges:

  • South Korea Sick (Gamblers)
  • Japan Ayumi (Body Carnival)
  • France Jey (Legiteam Obstruction)
  • Brazil Fabgirl (BSB Girls)
  • United States Kid Glyde (Dynamic Rockers)

MC:

  • United States Wicket (Renegade Rockers)
  • United States MyVerse

DJ:

B-boy World final

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Location: New York, United States

Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
        
Venezuela Alvin W
Taiwan Quake L
Venezuela Alvin L
Japan Issin W
Japan Issin W
Netherlands Lorenzo L
Japan Issin L
Netherlands Lee W
Kazakhstan Amir W
Greece Mighty Jimm L
Kazakhstan Amir L
Netherlands Lee W
Netherlands Lee W
CanadaIllz L
United States Victor W
Netherlands Lee L
Morocco Lil Zoo W
India Wildchild L
Morocco Lil Zoo L
Japan Yu-Ki W
Poland Wigor L
Japan Yu-Ki W
Japan Yu-Ki L
United States Victor W
Canada Phil Wizard W
Venezuela Mini Joe L
Canada Phil Wizard L
United States Victor W
United States Victor W
France Marlone L

B-Girl World Final

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Location: New York, United States

Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
        
China 671 W
Italy Alessandrina L
China 671 W
Portugal Vanessa L
Ecuador Isis L
Portugal Vanessa W
China 671 L
Netherlands India W
Mexico Swami W
France Carlota L
Mexico Swami L
Netherlands India W
Netherlands India W
Colombia Luma L
Netherlands India W
United States Logistx L
United States Sunny W
South Korea Fresh Bella L
United States Sunny W
France Kimie L
France Kimie W
Poland Paulina L
United States Sunny L
United States Logistx W
Japan Yuika L
Italy Anti W
Italy Anti L
United States Logistx W
United States Logistx W
Canada Emma L

2021

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The 18th edition of the breaking competition took place for the first time in Gdańsk, Poland, on November 5 and 6.

Judges:

  • Netherlands Menno (Hustle Kidz / Deaf Dogs)
  • France Sarah Bee (Zamounda)
  • Poland Kleju (Polskee Flavour / Funky Masons)
  • United States Beta (Ground Zero Crew / Heartbreakerz / MF Kidz)
  • United States El Niño (Floorlords / Flava Squad / Squadron / Boogie Brats)

MC:

  • Switzerland Amjad ($7 Crew)

DJ:

  • Poland DJ Plash One (Dons Crew)

B-boy World Final

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Location: Gdańsk, Poland

Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
        
Netherlands Tawfiq W
Russia Gun L
Netherlands Tawfiq L
Netherlands Lee W
Spain Xak L
Netherlands Lee W
Netherlands Lee L
Canada Phil Wizard W
France Lagaet L
Brazil Bart W
Brazil Bart L
Canada Phil Wizard W
Canada Phil Wizard W
JapanNori L
Kazakhstan Amir W
Canada Phil Wizard L
Denmark Zoopreme W
Belarus Wild Jerry L
Denmark Zoopreme L
Kazakhstan Amir W
United Kingdom Sunni L
Kazakhstan Amir W
Kazakhstan Amir W
United States Flea Rock L
United States Flea Rock W
Poland Thomaz L
United States Flea Rock W
Japan Shigekix L
Japan Shigekix W
Spain Johnny Fox L

B-Girl World Final

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Location: Gdańsk, Poland

Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
        
United States Logistx W
South Korea Yell L
United States Logistx W
Japan Ayumi L
France San Andrea L
Japan Ayumi W
United States Logistx W
Russia Nadia L
Japan Ami L
Russia Nadia W
Russia Nadia W
Greece Sidi L
Greece Sidi W
France Fanny L
United States Logistx W
Russia Vavi L
Russia Kastet W
Argentina Carito L
Russia Kastet W
Japan Ram L
Japan Ram W
United Kingdom Stefani L
Russia Kastet L
Russia Vavi W
Poland Paulina W
Colombia Luma L
Poland Paulina L
Russia Vavi W
Belgium Madmax L
Russia Vavi W

2020

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The 17th edition took place in Salzburg, Austria.

Judges:

  • United States Omar (Mighty Zulu Kingz)
  • Spain Movie One (Natural Moves)
  • Finland AT (Flow Mo)
  • France Lilou (Pockemon Crew)
  • Japan Ayumi (Body Carnival)

MC:

  • Germany Redchild

DJ:

  • Germany Just a Kid

B-boy World Final

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Location: Salzburg, Austria

 
Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
          
 
 
 
 
Japan Shigekix W
 
 
 
United Kingdom Kid Karam L
 
Japan Shigekix W
 
 
 
South Korea Vero L
 
Kazakhstan Killa Kolya L
 
 
 
South Korea Vero W
 
Japan Shigekix W
 
 
 
Russia Alkolil L
 
Morocco Lil Zoo W
 
 
 
United States Philip L
 
Morocco Lil Zoo L
 
 
 
Russia Alkolil W
 
Russia Alkolil W
 
 
France Pac Pac L
 

B-Girl World Final

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Location: Salzburg, Austria

 
Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
          
 
 
 
 
Belgium Madmax W
 
 
 
United States Sunny L
 
Belgium Madmax W
 
 
 
Germany Jilou L
 
Germany Jilou W
 
 
 
Austria Sina L
 
Russia Kastet W
 
 
 
Belgium Madmax L
 
Russia Kastet W
 
 
 
Netherlands Mess L
 
Russia Kastet W
 
 
 
Japan Ayane L
 
Japan Ayane W
 
 
France Kami L
 

2019

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In its 16th edition took place on November 9, in Mumbai, India.[9]

Judges:

  • Venezuela Lil G (Speedy Angels / Team Vinotinto)
  • United States Poe One (Style Elements / Mighty Zulu Kingz)
  • Japan Narumi (Body Carnival)
  • Ukraine Intact (Ruffneck Attack)
  • South Korea Physicx (Rivers Crew)

MC:

  • Switzerland Amjad ($7 Crew)

DJ:

  • Russia DJ Smirnoff

B-boy World Final

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Location: Mumbai, India

Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
        
Russia Bumblebee W
United States Stripes L
Russia Bumblebee L
Netherlands Menno W
Japan Nori L
Netherlands Menno W
Netherlands Menno W
Japan Kazuki Rock L
Greece Onel W
South Korea Heady L
Greece Onel L
Japan Kazuki Rock W
Japan Kazuki Rock W
Canada Phil Wizard L
Netherlands Menno W
Kazakhstan Killa Kolya L
Russia Beetle W
France Khalil L
Russia Beetle L
Brazil Bart W
Taiwan Monkey King L
Brazil Bart W
Brazil Bart L
Kazakhstan Killa Kolya W
Kazakhstan Killa Kolya W
Morocco Lil Zoo L
Kazakhstan Killa Kolya W
Ukraine Robin L
Ukraine Robin W
India Flying Machine L

B-Girl World Final

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Location: Mumbai, India

Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
        
United States Logistix L
Russia Kastet W
Russia Kastet W
South Korea Yell L
China Fen Qi L
South Korea Yell W
Russia Kastet W
Japan Mimz L
Germany Jilou W
Italy Alessandrina L
Germany Jilou L
Japan Mimz W
France Sarah Bee L
Japan Mimz W
Russia Kastet W
Japan Ayumi L
France San Andrea W
Netherlands Mess L
France San Andrea L
Japan Ayumi W
Japan Ayumi W
Finland Ramona L
Japan Ayumi W
Japan Ami L
Venezuela Estrella W
Greece Sidi L
Venezuela Estrella L
Japan Ami W
Colombia Luma L
Japan Ami W

2018

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In 2004, the first Red Bull BC One was held at the cultural centre La Coupole in Biel. Fourteen years later, it to Switzerland. This time, at the Hallenstadion in northern Zurich.

Judges:

  • Switzerland Tuff Kid (Basel City Attack)
  • Germany Benny (Flying Steps)
  • United States Wicket (Renegade Rockers)
  • France Junior (Wanted Posse)
  • Japan Taisuke (Flooriorz / Super Cr3w)

MC:

  • Switzerland Amjad ($7 Crew)

DJ:

  • United States DJ Fleg (Lionz of Zion)

B-boy World Final

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Location: Zurich, Switzerland

Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
        
Japan Issei W
Brazil Luka L
Japan Issei L
Mexico Dr. Hill W
Morocco Cri6 L
Mexico Dr. Hill W
Mexico Dr. Hill L
United States Luigi W
Morocco The Wolfer W
Japan Nori L
Morocco The Wolfer L
United States Luigi W
United Kingdom Sunni L
United States Luigi W
Morocco Lil Zoo W
United States Luigi L
Morocco Lil Zoo W
South Korea Vero L
Morocco Lil Zoo W
France Lil Kev L
France Lil Kev W
Netherlands Kid Colombia L
Morocco Lil Zoo W
United States Victor L
United States Victor W
Brazil Leony L
United States Victor W
Ukraine Uzee Rock L
Ukraine Uzee Rock W
Spain Chey L

B-Girl World Final

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Location: Zurich, Switzerland

Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
        
Russia Mess L
United Kingdom Roxy W
United KingdomRoxy L
France San Andrea W
Finland AT L
France San Andrea W
France San Andrea W
Japan Ayumi L
Japan Ayumi W
Canada JK47 L
Japan Ayumi W
France Sarah Bee L
France Sarah Bee W
South Korea Primary Soul L
Japan Ami W
France San Andrea L
Japan Ami W
Russia Kastet L
Japan Ami W
Ukraine Kate L
Ukraine Kate W
Brazil Mini Japa L
Japan Ami W
Japan Narumi L
United States Sunny W
Poland Paulina L
United States Sunny L
Japan Narumi W
Japan Narumi W
Kazakhstan Sayora L

2017

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The 2017 Red Bull BC One was held in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on November 4, 2017.

Judges:

  • United States Crazy Legs (Rock Steady Crew)
  • South Korea Hong 10 (Drifterz / 7 Commandoz)
  • Netherlands Niek (The Ruggeds)
  • Ukraine Intact (Ruffneck Attack)
  • Finland AT (Flow Mo)

MC:

DJ:

  • Netherlands DJ Nobunaga (Extraordinary Gentlemen)

B-boy World Final

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Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
        
United States Thesis W
Brazil Leony L
United States Thesis L
Morocco Lil Zoo W
Morocco Lil Zoo W
Netherlands Shane L
Morocco Lil Zoo L
South Korea Wing W
Japan Issei W
France Willy L
Japan Issei L
South Korea Wing W
South Korea Wing W
France Dany L
Netherlands Menno W
South Korea Wing L
South Korea Kill W
Japan Ayumi L
South Korea Kill L
Netherlands Menno W
Netherlands Menno W
Brazil Ratin L
Netherlands Menno W
Japan Shigekix L
Ukraine Lussy Sky L
Japan Shigekix W
Japan Shigekix W
Russia Alkolil L
Russia Alkolil W
United States Moy L

2016

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Red Bull BC One held camps around the world that featured traditional cyphers. It no longer held the six regional finals from previous years. Camps were held in Austria, France, South Africa, Italy, Japan, and Ukraine.[10]

In 2016, Toronto also held the first direct Canadian qualifier for the world final in Nagoya, Japan.[11][12]

2016 Canadian national breakdancing competition at Red Bull BC One in Toronto, 2016

The winners of each cypher competed in a Last Chance Cypher to qualify to the World Finals in Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium, Nagoya, Japan on December 3.[10] With the winners of the Last Chance Cypher going against each other in Nagoya alongside fifteen Wild Card entries, chosen by an international team of B-Boy experts.

The 2016 event was the final BC One that would feature Taisuke, as he announced his retirement from this competition. Thus, Issei's victory making him the first Japanese champion of Red Bull BC One.

Judges:

  • Germany Storm (Battle Squad)
  • Sweden Freeze (Ghost Crew)
  • United States Wicket (Renegade Rockers)
  • Japan Kosuke (Waseda Breakers)
  • France Mounir (Vagabonds)

MC:

DJ:

  • Japan DJ Mar Ski (Universal Zulu Nation Japan)

B-boy World Final

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Location: Nagoya, Japan

Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
        
Brazil Leony L
Japan Taisuke W
Japan Taisuke L
South Korea Hong 10 W
Finland Focus L
South Korea Hong 10 W
South Korea Hong 10 W
Portugal Bruce Almighty L
Russia Cheerito L
Portugal Bruce Almighty W
Portugal Bruce Almighty W
Brazil Neguin L
Netherlands Kid Colombia L
Brazil Neguin W
Japan Issei W
South Korea Hong 10 L
United States Benstacks L
United Kingdom Sunni W
United Kingdom Sunni L
Japan Issei W
France Soso L
Japan Issei W
Japan Issei W
United States Victor L
Ukraine Kuzya L
Japan Nori W
Japan Nori L
United States Victor W
Poland Kleju L
United States Victor W

2015

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On November 14, 2015, the Red Bull BC One World Finals, took place in Rome's Palazzo dei Congressi.

Judges:

  • Italy Cico (Spinkingz)
  • Finland Focus (Flow Mo)
  • South Korea Wing (Jinjo Crew / 7 Commandoz)
  • France Lamine (Vagabonds)
  • United States Poe One (Style Elements / Mighty Zulu Kingz)

MC:

  • United States MC Supernatural

DJ:

  • France DJ Marrrtin (Funky Bijou)

B-boy World Final

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Location: Rome, Italy

Red Bull BC One 2015 Bracket
Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
        
Netherlands Menno W
United States Kareem L
Netherlands Menno L
South Korea Pocket W
Japan Kazuki Rock L
South Korea Pocket W
South Korea Pocket L
Portugal Bruce Almighty W
United Kingdom Sunni L
Portugal Bruce Almighty W
Portugal Bruce Almighty W
Russia Alkolil L
Russia Alkolil W
Poland Thomaz L
United States Victor W
Portugal Bruce Almighty L
South Korea Leon L
Morocco Lil Zoo W
Morocco Lil Zoo W
United States El Niño L
United States El Niño W
Kazakhstan Killa Kolya L
Morocco Lil Zoo L
United States Victor W
United States Victor W
Brazil Ratin L
United States Victor W
Japan Issei L
Japan Issei W
France Nasso L

After winning Red Bull BC One, the last event of the World BBoy Series, Victor (United States) earned a triple pass to Undisputed.

2014

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In 2014 Red Bull BC One took place in Paris, France with a round-by-round judging system used by Undisputed. The round-by-round judging format allows boys to see the judges decision after every round. The battle is set for 3 rounds (Finals is 5) but can end if a boy beats his opponent in 2.[13]

However, this judging system received a lot of criticism from Red Bull BC One fans throughout social media following the event. Bboys and fans alike, both disagreed with the judges's decisions after many individual battles.

Many argued that it was the worst Red Bull BC one competition since its initiation. Due to Menno's (Netherlands) victory and Chelles Battle Pro, Gravity (United States) was awarded the final spot at Undisputed at the end of the year following Red Bull BC One.

Judges:

  • South Korea The End (Gamblers / C.A.Y. Crew)
  • Russia Yan the Shrimp (Allthemost Crew)
  • United States Ken Swift (Rock Steady Crew)
  • France Yaman (Wanted Posse)
  • United States Luigi (Skill Methods / Skill Brat Renegades)

MC:

DJ

  • United States DJ Lean Rock (Squadron)

B-boy World Final

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Location: Paris, France

Red Bull BC One 2014 Bracket
 
Round of 16Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
              
 
 
 
 
South Africa Benny L
 
 
 
United States Thesis W
 
United States Thesis L
 
 
 
Netherlands Menno W
 
Netherlands Menno W
 
 
 
Australia Blond L
 
Netherlands Menno W
 
 
 
Russia Alkolil L
 
United States Victor W
 
 
 
South Korea Hong 10 L
 
United States Victor L
 
 
 
Russia Alkolil W
 
Russia Alkolil W
 
 
 
France Lilou L
 
Netherlands Menno W
 
 
 
Japan Taisuke L
 
United States Gravity W
 
 
 
France Mounir L
 
United States Gravity L
 
 
 
Russia Cheerito W
 
Russia Cheerito W
 
 
 
Venezuela Lil G L
 
Russia Cheerito L
 
 
 
Japan Taisuke W Third place
 
Brazil Luan L
 
  
 
Japan Taisuke W
 
Japan Taisuke W  
 
 
 
South Korea Wing L  
 
France Tonio L
 
 
South Korea Wing W
 

2013

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Red Bull BC One took place in Seoul, South Korea, on November 30, 2013.

Judges:

  • United States Poe One (Style Elements / Mighty Zulu Kingz)
  • United States El Niño (Floor Lords / Flava Squad / Squadron / Boogie Brats)
  • South Korea Ducky (Drifterz / Floor Gangz)
  • Germany Storm (Battle Squad)
  • France Lamine (Vagabonds)

MC:

DJ:

  • United States DJ Lean Rock (Squadron)

B-boy World Final

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Location: Seoul, Korea

Red Bull BC One 2013 Bracket

Individuals in bold won their respective battles.

 
Round of 16Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
              
 
 
 
 
United States Roxrite W
 
 
 
Colombia Arex L
 
United States Roxrite L
 
 
 
France Lilou W
 
France Lilou W
 
 
 
Japan Taisuke L
 
France Lilou L
 
 
 
France Mounir W
 
United States Ronnie L
 
 
 
United States Gravity W
 
United States Gravity L
 
 
 
France Mounir W
 
France Mounir W
 
 
 
Italy Froz L
 
South Korea Hong 10 W
 
 
 
France Mounir L
 
South Korea Wing W
 
 
 
Japan Nori L
 
South Korea Wing W
 
 
 
Ukraine Robin L
 
United States Omar L
 
 
 
Ukraine Robin W
 
South Korea Wing L
 
 
 
South Korea Hong 10 W Third place
 
Brazil Neguin L
 
  
 
Morocco Lil Zoo W
 
Morocco Lil Zoo L  
 
 
 
South Korea Hong 10 W  
 
South Korea Hong 10 W
 
 
Netherlands Menno L
 

2012

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Red Bull BC One took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on December 8, 2012.

Judges:

  • Brazil Neguin (Tsunami All-Stars)
  • Japan Taisuke (All Area Crew / Flooriorz / Mighty Zulu Kingz)
  • United States Moy (Havikoro)
  • Netherlands Niek (The Ruggeds)
  • Germany Storm (Battle Squad)

MC:

  • Brazil Dughettu

DJ:

B-boy World Final

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Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Red Bull BC One 2012 Bracket

Individuals in bold won their respective battles.

 
Round of 16Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
              
 
 
 
 
Bulgaria Slav L
 
 
 
Mexico Hill W
 
Mexico Hill W
 
 
 
United States Vicious Victor L
 
United States Vicious Victor W
 
 
 
Japan Issei L
 
Mexico Hill L
 
 
 
South Korea Differ W
 
United Kingdom Sunni L
 
 
 
South Korea Differ W
 
South Korea Differ W
 
 
 
United States Roxrite L
 
United States Roxrite W
 
 
 
Colombia Arex L
 
France Mounir W
 
 
 
South Korea Differ L
 
South Korea Shorty Force L
 
 
 
France Junior W
 
France Junior W
 
 
 
United States Kid David L
 
United States Kid David W
 
 
 
Morocco Lil Zoo L
 
France Junior L
 
 
 
France Mounir W Third place
 
France Mounir W
 
  
 
United States DOMkey L
 
France Mounir W  
 
 
 
Brazil Klesio L  
 
Russia ExacT L
 
 
Brazil Klesio W
 

2011

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Red Bull BC One took place in Moscow, Russia on November 26, 2011.

Judges:

  • Russia Bootuz (Predatorz)
  • FranceLamine (Vagabonds)
  • United States Machine (Killafornia / Mighty Zulu Kingz)
  • Brazil Pelezinho (Tsunami All-Stars)
  • South Korea Wing (Jinjo Crew / 7 Commandoz)

MC:

DJ:

  • United Kingdom DJ Renegade (Soul Mavericks)

B-boy World Final

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Location: Moscow, Russia

Red Bull BC One 2011 Bracket

Individuals in bold won their respective battles.

 
Round of 16Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
              
 
 
 
 
Portugal Lagaet L
 
 
 
United States El Niño W
 
United States El Niño L
 
 
 
United States Roxrite W
 
France SoSo L
 
 
 
United States Roxrite W
 
United States Roxrite W
 
 
 
Brazil Neguin L
 
Russia Flying Buddha L
 
 
 
Brazil Neguin W
 
Brazil Neguin W
 
 
 
South Korea Vero L
 
South Korea Vero W
 
 
 
Netherlands Niek L
 
United States Roxrite W
 
 
 
Venezuela Lil G L
 
Venezuela Salo L
 
 
 
United States Morris W
 
United States Morris W
 
 
 
Japan Taisuke L
 
Vietnam 3T L
 
 
 
Japan Taisuke W
 
United States Morris L
 
 
 
Venezuela Lil G W Third place
 
Russia Yan W
 
  
 
South Korea Hong 10 L
 
Russia Yan L  
 
 
 
Venezuela Lil G W  
 
Venezuela Lil G W
 
 
France Mounir L
 

2010

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Red Bull BC One 2010 took place in Tokyo, Japan on November 27, 2010. This marks the first time the competition was held in Asia.

Judges:

  • United States Ken Swift (Rock Steady Crew)
  • South Korea Born (Rivers Crew / Floor Gangz / Mighty Zulu Kingz / Flava Squad)
  • Germany Storm (Battle Squad)
  • United States Roxrite (Break Disciples / Renegades / Squadron)
  • Algeria Lilou (Pockemon Crew)

MC:

DJ:

  • Japan DJ Mar Ski (Universal Zulu Nation Japan)

B-boy World Final

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Location: Tokyo, Japan

Red Bull BC One 2010 Bracket

Individuals in bold won their respective battles.

 
Round of 16Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
              
 
 
 
 
United States Gravity L
 
 
 
Venezuela Lil G W
 
Venezuela Lil G W
 
 
 
Japan Toshiki L
 
United States Thesis L
 
 
 
Japan Toshiki W
 
Venezuela Lil G L
 
 
 
Brazil Neguin W
 
Poland Kleju L
 
 
 
France Marcio W
 
France Marcio L
 
 
 
Brazil Neguin W
 
France Keyz L
 
 
 
Brazil Neguin W
 
Brazil Neguin W
 
 
 
Netherlands Niek L
 
Germany Airdit W
 
 
 
South Korea Beast L
 
Germany Airdit L
 
 
 
Netherlands Niek W
 
South Korea Kill L
 
 
 
Netherlands Niek W
 
Netherlands Niek W
 
 
 
United States Luigi L Third place
 
Ukraine Pluto W
 
  
 
Japan Taisuke L
 
Ukraine Pluto L  
 
 
 
United States Luigi W  
 
Brazil Kapu L
 
 
United States Luigi W
 

2009

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Red Bull BC One was held on November 18, 2009, at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. Tickets went on sale at midnight, October 9, 2009, and were sold out within 30 minutes.

Judges:

  • Japan Katsu (All Area Crew / Mighty Zulu Kingz)
  • France Salah (Vagabonds / Massive Monkees)
  • United States Ronnie (Full Force / Super Cr3w / 7 Commandoz)
  • Italy Cico (Spinkingz)
  • United States Float (Incredible Breakers)

MC:

DJ:

  • United States DJ DP One (Turntable Anihilists / Supreme Beings)

B-boy World Final

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Location: New York City, United States

Red Bull BC One 2009 Bracket

Individuals in bold won their respective battles.

 
Round of 16Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
              
 
 
 
 
Brazil Neguin W
 
 
 
Portugal Lagaet L
 
Brazil Neguin W
 
 
 
Netherlands Menno L
 
Netherlands Menno W
 
 
 
United States Kid Glyde L
 
Brazil Neguin L
 
 
 
United States Cloud W
 
South Korea Differ W
 
 
 
Russia Flying Buddha L
 
United States Cloud W
 
 
 
South Korea Differ L
 
United States Cloud W
 
 
 
Japan Kaku L
 
Algeria Lilou W
 
 
 
United States Cloud L
 
United States Morris W
 
 
 
Venezuela Lil G L
 
United States Morris W
 
 
 
South Korea Wing L
 
South Korea Wing W
 
 
 
France Punisher L
 
Algeria Lilou W
 
 
 
United States Morris L Third place
 
Germany Lil Ceng L
 
  
 
United States Thesis W
 
United States Thesis L  
 
 
 
Algeria Lilou W  
 
Ukraine Kolobok L
 
 
Algeria Lilou W
 

2008

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For 2008, Red Bull BC One was held in Paris on November 5 at the new 104 Cent Quatre avenue.

Judges:

  • United States Ivan (Style Elements)
  • Spain Extremo (Addictos)
  • South Korea Hong 10 (Drifterz)
  • France Lilou (Pockemon Crew)
  • Germany Storm (Battle Squad)

MC:

DJ:

  • Japan DJ Tee

B-boy World Final

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Location: Paris, France

Red Bull BC One 2008 Bracket

Individuals in bold won their respective battles.

 
Round of 16Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
              
 
 
 
 
Italy Cico W
 
 
 
Netherlands Niek L
 
Italy Cico L
 
 
 
Japan Taisuke W
 
Japan Taisuke W
 
 
 
Venezuela Lil G L
 
Japan Taisuke W
 
 
 
Germany Lil Ceng L
 
Germany Lil Ceng W
 
 
 
United States Kid David L
 
Germany Lil Ceng W
 
 
 
Brazil Pelezinho L
 
South Korea Baek L
 
 
 
Brazil Pelezinho W
 
South Korea Wing W
 
 
 
Japan Taisuke L
 
South Korea Wing W
 
 
 
South Africa Benny L
 
South Korea Wing W
 
 
 
France Mounir L
 
Australia Nasa L
 
 
 
France Mounir W
 
South Korea Wing W
 
 
 
Ukraine Kolobok L Third place
 
Netherlands Menno W
 
  
 
France Lil Kev L
 
Netherlands Menno L  
 
 
 
Ukraine Kolobok W  
 
United States Ronnie L
 
 
Ukraine Kolobok W
 

2007

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For 2007, qualifiers were held in May and June in 10 countries: Algeria, France, Japan, Germany, Brazil, South Africa, United States, Sweden, Taiwan, and Russia. The winner from each of these nine events, along with four wild card entries and the top 3 finishers from last year's 2006 main event, are the final 16 for the 2007 main event. However, two of the breakdancers – Baek (South Korea), a wild card selection, and Niek (Netherlands), who won the Germany qualifier – had to withdraw from the competition due to injury.[14] They were replaced by B-boys Cico (Italy) and Jed (South Africa).[15]

Judges:

  • Germany Speedy (Battle Squad)
  • South Africa Emile (Black Noise)
  • Japan Kazuhiro (King Ark)
  • United States Kujo (Soul Control / Ill Abilities)
  • France Salah (Vagabonds / Massive Monkees)

MC:

DJ:

  • United Kingdom DJ Renegade (Soul Mavericks)

B-boy World Final

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Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Red Bull BC One 2007 Bracket

Individuals in bold won their respective battles.

 
Round of 16Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
              
 
 
 
 
South Korea Hong 10 W
 
 
 
Brazil Daniel QDM L
 
South Korea Hong 10 W
 
 
 
United States Spee-D L
 
United States Spee-D W
 
 
 
Norway Dark Marc L
 
South Korea Hong 10 L
 
 
 
United States Ronnie W
 
Japan Taisuke W
 
 
 
France Sébastien L
 
Japan Taisuke L
 
 
 
United States Ronnie W
 
United States Ronnie W
 
 
 
Hong Kong Drunk L
 
United States Ronnie W
 
 
 
United States Roxrite L
 
United States Roxrite W
 
 
 
Russia Bootuz L
 
United States Roxrite W
 
 
 
Italy Cico L
 
South Africa Jed L
 
 
 
Italy Cico W
 
United States Roxrite W
 
 
 
France Lilou L Third place
 
Senegal Ben-J L
 
  
 
France Lilou W
 
France Lilou W  
 
 
 
South Africa Benny L  
 
South Africa Benny W
 
 
United States Twixx L
 

2006

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Judges:

  • Germany Storm (Battle Squad)
  • United States Rokafella (Full Circle Soul / Collective 7)
  • Brazil Andrezinho (Discipulos do Ritmo)
  • Denmark Sonic (Natural Effects)
  • France Junior (Wanted Posse)

MC:

DJ:

B-boy World Final

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Location: São Paulo, Brazil

Red Bull BC One 2006 Bracket

Individuals in bold won their respective battles.

 
Round of 16Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
              
 
 
 
 
United States Do Knock L
 
 
 
Japan Kaku W
 
Japan Kaku L
 
 
 
South Korea Hong 10 W
 
South Korea Hong 10 W
 
 
 
Germany Lil Ceng L
 
South Korea Hong 10 W
 
 
 
United States Roxrite L
 
France Crazy Monkey L
 
 
 
Brazil Pelezinho W
 
Brazil Pelezinho L
 
 
 
United States Roxrite W
 
United States Roxrite W
 
 
 
South Africa Jed L
 
South Korea Hong 10 W
 
 
 
United States Ronnie L
 
Brazil Muxibinha W
 
 
 
France Lilou L
 
Brazil Muxibinha L
 
 
 
South Korea The End W
 
Venezuela Salo L
 
 
 
South Korea The End W
 
South Korea The End L
 
 
 
United States Ronnie W Third place
 
United Kingdom Mouse W
 
  
 
Peru Alex L
 
United Kingdom Mouse L United States Roxrite W
 
 
 
United States Ronnie W South Korea The End L
 
United States Ronnie W
 
 
Russia Bootuz L
 

2005

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Judges:

  • United States Asia One (Rock Steady Crew)
  • South Korea Ducky (Drifterz / Project Seoul)
  • France David Colas (Compagnie Phorm)
  • United States Poe One (Rock So Fresh / Style Elements / Mighty Zulu Kingz)
  • Germany Storm (Battle Squad)

MC:

DJ:

  • DJ Ace and DJ Billy Brown

B-boy World Final

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Location: Berlin, Germany

Red Bull BC One 2005 Bracket

Individuals in bold won their respective battles.

 
Round of 16Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
              
 
 
 
 
France Lilou W
 
 
 
South Korea Physicx L
 
France Lilou W
 
 
 
United States Omar L
 
United States Omar W
 
 
 
South Africa Benny L
 
France Lilou W
 
 
 
United States Ronnie L
 
Russia Jora L
 
 
 
France Junior W
 
France Junior L
 
 
 
United States Ronnie W
 
South Korea Born L
 
 
 
United States Ronnie W
 
France Lilou W
 
 
 
South Korea Hong 10 L
 
United States Moy L
 
 
 
South Korea Hong 10 W
 
South Korea Hong 10 W
 
 
 
United States Machine L
 
France Brahim L
 
 
 
United States Machine W
 
South Korea Hong 10 W
 
 
 
Brazil Pelezinho L Third place
 
Italy Cico L
 
  
 
Brazil Pelezinho W
 
Brazil Pelezinho W United States Ronnie W
 
 
 
Denmark Sonic L Brazil Pelezinho L
 
Germany Rubber Legz L
 
 
Denmark Sonic W
 

2004

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Judges:

  • Germany Benny (Flying Steps)
  • France Lamine (Vagabonds)
  • Australia George (Wickid Force)
  • United States Asia One (Rock Steady Crew)
  • Switzerland Tuff Kid (Basel City Attack)

MC:

DJ:

  • United Kingdom DJ Supreme

B-boy World Final

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Location: Biel, Switzerland

Red Bull BC One 2004 Bracket

Individuals in bold won their respective battles.

 
Round of 16Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
              
 
 
 
 
Germany Leo L
 
 
 
United States Bebe W
 
United States Bebe L
 
 
 
Denmark Sonic W
 
Denmark Sonic W
 
 
 
Germany KC L
 
Denmark Sonic L
 
 
 
United States Omar W
 
Spain Extremo L
 
 
 
United States Omar W
 
United States Omar W
 
 
 
France By L
 
France By W
 
 
 
United Kingdom Lil' Tim L
 
United States Omar W
 
 
 
United States Ronnie L
 
United States Ronnie W
 
 
 
Japan Kousuke L
 
United States Ronnie W
 
 
 
United States Iron Monkey L
 
South Korea Eagle L
 
 
 
United States Iron Monkey W
 
United States Ronnie W
 
 
 
France Junior L Third place
 
South Korea Wake Up W
 
  
 
Australia Wongo L
 
South Korea Wake Up L France Junior W
 
 
 
France Junior W Denmark Sonic L
 
France Junior W
 
 
Switzerland Nuno L
 

Red Bull BC One All Stars

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Red Bull BC One All Stars is a crew of thirteen internationally renowned dancers. Together, they showcase the art of B-Boying in all of its many forms. Each of the 14 B-Boys has competed in the Red Bull BC One.

They travel the world to teach workshops, judge competitions and battle.

Each crewmember brings a certain style and skillset, and one new member is added every year.[16] Some notable achievements are the following:

  • Winner of 2v2 Battle at Outbreak Europe 2015 (Roxrite & Menno)
  • Winner of 3v3 Battle at Renegade Rockers 32nd Anniversary 2015 (Roxrite, Neguin, Menno)
  • Winner of Crew Battle at UK B-Boy Championships 2016
  • Winner of 3v3 Need For Dance 2017 (Lil G, Hong 10, Menno)
  • Winner of 2v2 Battle De Vaulx 2017 (Menno & Wing)
  • Winner of 3v3 Battle at Floorlords 36th Anniversary 2017 (Roxrite, Victor, Menno)
  • Winner of Seven All Star 2 Smoke at The Notorious IBE 2017
  • Winner of 2v2 LCB "Choose Your Destiny" 2017 (Taisuke & Issei)
  • Winner of 3v3 Undisputed 2018 (Roxrite, Neguin, Victor)
  • Winner of Crew vs Crew Circle Industry 2018 (Roxrite, Taisuke, Victor, Menno, Junior)
  • Winner of 3v3 HIP OPsession 2018 (Hong 10, Wing, Ronnie)
  • Winner of Crew Battle Legits Blast Winter 2018
  • Winner of 4v4 SCAPE Radikal Forze Jam 2018 (Victor, Wing, Menno)
  • Winner of 2v2 Battle De Vaulx 2018 (Victor & Roxrite)
  • Winner of 2v2 Freestyle Session 2018 (Hong 10 & Wing)
  • Winner of 3v3 United Styles 2019 (Hong 10, Menno, Neguin)
  • Winner of 5v5 Checkmate - Circle Industry (Ronnie, Neguin, Menno, Lil Zoo, Ami)
  • Winner of 4v4 Bucheon Bboy International Festival (Hong 10, Taisuke, Lil Zoo, Sunni)
  • Winner of 3v3 Freestyle Session 2019 (Menno, Victor, Lil G)
Member Crewbase
United States Roxrite Renegade Rockers / Squadron / Break Disciples
Brazil Pelezinho Tsunami All-Stars
Italy Cico Spinkingz
South Korea Hong 10 Drifterz / 7 Commandoz
United States Ronnie Full Force / Super Cr3w / 7 Commandoz
Japan Taisuke All Area Crew / Flooriorz / Mighty Zulu Kingz
France Lilou Pockemon Crew
Brazil Neguin Tsunami All-Stars
Venezuela Lil G Speedy Angels / Vinotinto
South Korea Wing (left) Jinjo Crew / 7 Commandoz
Netherlands Menno Hustle Kidz
United States Victor Squadron / MF Kidz
Japan Issei (left) Foundnation
France Junior Wanted Posse
Japan Ami Good Foot Crew
Austria Lil Zoo Lhiba King Zoo / El Mouwahidin / Flying Steps
United Kingdom Sunni Soul Mavericks
United States Logistix BreakinMIA / Underground Flow
Japan Shigekix KAKB / Bboy World Asia
Russia Kastet 3:16
Canada Phil Wizard United Rivals / 7 Commandoz
Netherlands Lee Ruggeds
Japan Issin Body Carnival / Okayama Bboyz / Never Enough

Breaker in Bold denotes former Red Bull BC One champion.

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