Name: Michael Trasso
Age: 12
Hometown: Lyndhurst, New Jersey
Why He's Cool: Michael is the youngest person in the United States to receive an Adult Black Belt in Freestyle Jiu Jitsu, a martial art that started in Japan. It involves striking, throwing, kicking and ground-fighting down on the mat.
Stuff You Should Know: Michael, who is also a world champion in his weight class, recently was awarded a samurai sword. It honors him as the top jujitsu fighter in the United States in his weight class.
Quote: "Some adults think it's weird when my trainer asks me to show them techniques because I'm a kid. But then they see that I know what I'm doing, and they respect me as a black belt."