Vagabonds
One of the oldest and most successful crews around, the French Vagabonds have grown through regeneration and have continuously brought fresh talent into the crew. In 2006 they won the Battle Of The Year by beating the 2005 champions, South Korean crew “last for one” in the final.
After their victory the crew toured through France, Tunisia and Italy with their show “Alien”. Vagabond’s next major b-boy competition was two years later.
Over the years, the members of the crew have changed because some of the original members, like Lamine, Salah, Laos and Ilaria chose to pursue their own goals.
The current members are Mohamed (Momo), Nordine (Nono), Mounir, Abdel, Kamel (BossK), Karim (Pepito), Sofiane (Soan) and Nié (Sayan).
After five years of failing to reclaim the Braun BOTY title, this determined and focused crew rose once again above fierce competition in France to qualify and performed outstandingly to win back the elusive Braun Battle Of The Year title on their home turf.
The deserving 2011 champions are one of the few crews who have managed this feat, and enjoyed a convincing victory in the final versus Battle Born, the American crew.
2011 Vagabonds (France)
2010 JinJo Crew (Korea)
2009 Gamblerz (Korea)
2008 Top 9 (Russia)
2007 Extreme Crew (Korea)
2006 Vagabonds (France)
2005 Last For One (Korea)
2004 Gamblerz (Korea)
2003 Pockémon (France)
2002 Expression (Korea)
2001 Wanted (France)
2000 Flying Steps (Germany)
1999 Suicidal Lifestyle (Hungary)
1998 Rock Force (USA)
1997 Style Elements (USA)
1996 Toys In Effect (Switzerland)
1995 The Family (France/Italy)
1994 Vlinke Vuesse (Germany)
1993 Always Rockin Tuff (UK)
1992 Battle Squad (Germany)
1991 Battle Squad (Germany)
1990 TDB (Germany/UK)
Jinjo Crew
Winners of the Battle Of The Year 2010, Korean JinJo Crew formed in 2001. Members include world famous champions b-boy Hong10 and b-boy Wing, winners of the Red Bull BC1 in 2006 in Brazil and 2008 in Paris respectively.
CT Group
The CT Group from Poland was founded in 2002 by Marek Kisiel. The group is absolutely passionate about b-boying and is very experienced in the fields of competition and public appearances. On May 10, 2011, the polish team celebrated its biggest success so far; winning the BOTY South East Europe in Vienna, and qualifying for the Braun Battle Of The Year in Montpellier.
Dead Prezz
Originally from Athens, Greece, Dead Prezz is a crew of 14 members in total. Their debut was in 2007, and from the first day on, they aimed to popularize b-boying in Greece. At BOTY Finals 2010 they took the seventh place, and for 2011 they definitely want to get higher.
Nine Stages B-Boyz
The Nine Stages B-Boyz literally came out from nowhere to shake up the Japanese b-boys scene, even beating well-known crew Mortal Combat at the Battle Of The Year Japan. Nine Stages B-Boyz are a young and enterprising crew from the south side of Japan, an area called “Kyusyu” which means “the region of the nine states“.
Kosher Flava
Hailing from Israel, Kosher Flava are the most explosive act in the country right now. This group of friends, who have known each other for more than five years, originally started b-boying in different crews. In 2009, when they participated in many solo events in the USA, the idea of a united crew was born.
Vagabonds
One of the oldest and most successful crews around, the French Vagabonds have grown through regeneration and have continuously brought fresh talent into the crew. In 2006 they won the Battle Of The Year by beating the 2005 champions, South Korean crew “last for one” in the final.
TPEC Crew
TPEC stands for Taipei Physical Education College. This college is the main center of athletics and sport science in Taiwan and the wellspring of cultivating sport and health in professional physical education.
Simple System
Simple System won the BOTY Kazakhstan qualifier the second time, and they are ready to enter again the big stage of the BOTY finals. Last year, Shadr, Vera, Killa-Kolya, Tyoma, Adlet, Daulet, Dom and Fix captured the ninth place in the BOTY ranking list.
Maximum Crew
Maximum Crew are the second act from b-boy crazed Korean and are one of the most respected crews in their homeland alongside “Jinjo Crew” who won BOTY in 2010. However, some members of the Maximum Crew know what it takes to win the biggest prize in b-boying.
Battle Born
Battle Born hail from Las Vegas and consist of members of b-boys ATN, RolandBlunts, Groucho, Fury, Nonski, Jafokes, Yoshi, Anthony, A.I., Ron Roxworth, Ruphio, Vidal and b-girl Chez. The crew participates in a dozens of events such as B-Boy Massacre, B-Boy Summit and Braun Battle of the Year.
Guatemaya Crew
In 2010 Guatemalan b-boyers Chapin Crew came over to the BOTY finals and, now the guys from Guatemaya crew wil have the chance to represent their country and compete against all the other international top crews.
Reckless Bunch
Winners of the Braun BOTY Germany 2011 qualifier, Reckless Bunch hail from Dortmund and beat previous winners Flow Job to have the honor of representing Germany at the Braun BOTY final. They consist of nine members.
Amazon B-Boys
Back again! Amazon B-Boys are the worthy winners of the BOTY Brazil qualifier 2011 and will represent their country at the Braun BOTY Final in Montpellier.
Ruff 'n' X
Already a name in the scene, the winners of the Battle of the Year Switzerland 2011 qualifier is the Ruff `n`X crew. The group represented Switzerland in 2006 and 2007 and is well known on the Battle of the Year stages.
De Klan
Rome's De Klan will be representing Italy at the Braun BOTY finals for a third time after a close qualifying battle in Rome on September 17. They will have to work hard at the finals, but they're dedicated to giving it everything.
Hoochen Crew
Belgium's Hoochen Crew won their ticket to the Braun BOTY Finals with a creative, original and humorous performance at the Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg qualifier on September 17. They beat defending BeNeLux champions Team Shmetta and are hyped to be representing their country.
Over Boys
Over Boys earned their place in the grand finals with a tremendous performance in Dubai. The United Arab Emirates crew beat crews from as far as Jordan, Oman and Kuwait to qualify and these eight b-boys will be looking for success to help promote b-boying in the Middle East region.
1piece ud town
The last Thai crew to win BOTY South Asia and attend the Braun BOTY finals was Ground Scatter Crew in 2007. Now, after a four year absence, Thai b-boying will return to the international stage with 1piece ud town.
Flavaz Army
Tunisian crew Flavaz Army are ready for the Braun BOTY Grand Finals! The crew holds themselves to high standards and will look to make a big impact at the BOTY finals. The crew is experienced and renown for their unique dance style that they will hope to use to their advantage.
BMT & Mafia 13
Two crews teamed up to realize their goal - to participate at the Braun BOTY Finals in Montpellier. Both crews are famous for their excellent battle skills and they now need to prove that they can put a choreography together which will not only impress the audience but the judges too.
Fusion Crew
This Algerian crew is used to being in the spotlight and Fusion Crew certainly likes to put on a show. Their stylish displays have ensured that they have remained the dominant b-boying force in Algeria over the past few years.