
Science of Jiu Jitsu Academy dominated the 2025 AGF New Orleans Open, capturing 16 golds across 111 divisions held December 12 in Westwego, Louisiana. The academy finished with 39 total medals (16G-16S-7B), edging JM Modern Jiu Jitsu 1776 into second place with 29 medals. Jackson Parker Desalvo, a green belt from JM Modern Jiu Jitsu 1776, posted the tournament's highest rating at 10052 and earned multiple gold medals across his bracket.
56% of the 432 decided matches ended by submission, matching the American Grappling Federation's season average and indicating balanced technical depth across the field. The youth white male FEATHER I (UP TO 65 LBS) nogi division emerged as the deepest bracket with 12 placements, reflecting strong participation in the youngest competitive tier. Across 56 academies competing in 434 total matches, 145 gold medals were distributed across the 111-division structure.
Science of Jiu Jitsu Academy's 16-gold performance outpaced second-place JM Modern Jiu Jitsu 1776 by 2 medals, though both programs demonstrated medal consistency. Team Jucao South finished fourth with 9 golds but zero bronze medals, indicating high conversion rates in their matched divisions. Triad Martial Arts Academy of Ruston placed fifth with 7 golds, including multiple medals from yellow belt Owen Reece Hebert (rating 6600), while emerging program Freedom Jiu-Jitsu Collective secured 4 golds through orange belt Michael Carter Jr (rating 6329).
| # | Academy | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
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| 1 | Science of Jiu Jitsu Academy 1776 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 38 |
| 2 | JM Modern Jiu Jitsu 1776 1776 | 14 | 13 | 2 | 29 |
| 3 | Acadiana Jiu Jitsu BJJ REVOLUTION TEAM | 9 | 8 | 7 | 24 |
| 4 | Team Jucao South | 9 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 5 | Triad Martial Arts Academy of Ruston | 7 | 4 | 0 | 11 |
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