
Freedom Jiu-Jitsu Collective led the team standings at 2026 AGF Columbus Championships with 17 golds and 32 total medals in Columbus, GA on February 27, 2026. Rubicon Jiu-jitsu and Self-defense placed second with 15 golds and 29 medals, followed by Kagefit (12G/20S/12B). Top-rated gold medalist Michael Carter Jr from Freedom Jiu-Jitsu Collective (Orange belt, rated 6776) headlined the winners.
59% submission rate across 333 decided matches — 4 points above the American Grappling Federation season average of 55%. 197 wins came by submission while 135 went to points or decision. The youth grey male LIGHT I (UP TO 95 LBS) gi division was the deepest bracket with 8 placements. 367 competitors registered for the event.
The team race was tight: Freedom Jiu-Jitsu Collective (17) edged out Rubicon Jiu-jitsu and Self-defense (15) by just 2 gold. Kagefit earned 12 golds from 44 total podiums. Top-rated gold medalists included Michael Carter Jr (rated 6776) and John Bedford Blackburn Iv (rated 6106).
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Clara Blackburn | 2,593 | Roberto Traven BJJ | 28-42 |
| 2 | Saylor Silveria-anderson | 2,482 | Checkmat Daphne | 20-20 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Clara Blackburn | 2,593 | Roberto Traven BJJ | 28-42 |
| 2 | Saylor Silveria-anderson | 2,482 | Checkmat Daphne | 20-20 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | John Blackburn | 7,112 | Roberto Traven BJJ | 125-57 |
| 2 | Jordan Gallow | 5,577 | Union Team BJJ | 103-40 |
| 3 | Aiden Pineda | 2,323 | Rubicon Jiu-jitsu and Self-defense | 8-6 |
| 4 | Vincent Meadows | 1,194 | Freedom Jiu-jitsu Collective | 8-11 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | John Blackburn | 7,112 | Roberto Traven BJJ | 125-57 |
| 2 | Jordan Gallow | 5,577 | Union Team BJJ | 103-40 |
| 3 | Aiden Pineda | 2,323 | Rubicon Jiu-jitsu and Self-defense | 8-6 |
| 4 | Vincent Meadows | 1,194 | Freedom Jiu-jitsu Collective | 8-11 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Roger Arata | 5,011 | Positive Balance Jiu Jitsu | 87-22 |
| 2 | Hayden Phillips | 1,852 | American Top Team Tuscaloosa | 18-25 |
| 3 | James Elmore III | 1,714 | Nxg Combat Sports | 39-57 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kailer Cenidoza | 2,708 | Nxg Combat Sports | 64-31 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kailer Cenidoza | 2,708 | Nxg Combat Sports | 64-31 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Weslin Phillips | 5,542 | American Top Team Tuscaloosa | 50-21 |
| 2 | Bree Miranda | 5,383 | Kagefit | 25-4 |
| 3 | Kaliyah Alon | 1,383 | Lighthouse Jiu Jitsu Prattville | 3-7 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Weslin Phillips | 5,542 | American Top Team Tuscaloosa | 50-21 |
| 2 | Bree Miranda | 5,383 | Kagefit | 25-4 |
| 3 | Kaliyah Alon | 1,383 | Lighthouse Jiu Jitsu Prattville | 3-7 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Sawyer Silveria-snow | 6,673 | Checkmat Gulf Breeze BJJ | 122-21 |
| 2 | Noah Mallinson | 4,046 | Nxg Combat Sports | 27-20 |
| 3 | Colton Luczun | 1,071 | Burton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | 2-8 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Sawyer Silveria-snow | 6,673 | Checkmat Gulf Breeze BJJ | 122-21 |
| 2 | Noah Mallinson | 4,046 | Nxg Combat Sports | 27-20 |
| 3 | Colton Luczun | 1,071 | Burton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | 2-8 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Roger Arata | 5,011 | Positive Balance Jiu Jitsu | 87-22 |
| 2 | Keenan Cenidoza | 4,382 | Nxg Combat Sports | 83-49 |
| 3 | J Christian Robinson | 2,963 | Freedom Jiu-jitsu Collective | 5-3 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Keenan Cenidoza | 4,382 | Nxg Combat Sports | 83-49 |
| 2 | J Christian Robinson | 2,963 | Freedom Jiu-jitsu Collective | 5-3 |
| 3 | Caleb Hess | 1,656 | Miller Martial Arts/att Warner Robins | 7-4 |
| 4 | Jackson Hipp | 1,141 | Kagefit | 12-23 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Ava Miranda | 4,813 | Kagefit | 41-16 |
| 2 | Lacey Lipinski | 2,909 | Burton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | 4-1 |
| 3 | Karli Hampton | 1,478 | Burton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | 10-9 |
| 4 | Amalia Holmquist | 1,300 | Freedom Jiu-jitsu Collective | 5-7 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Ava Miranda | 4,813 | Kagefit | 41-16 |
| 2 | Mabry Phillips | 3,150 | American Top Team Tuscaloosa | 25-16 |
| 3 | Lacey Lipinski | 2,909 | Burton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | 4-1 |
| 4 | Amalia Holmquist | 1,300 | Freedom Jiu-jitsu Collective | 5-7 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Jack Mangum | 6,752 | Science of Jiu Jitsu Academy | 125-32 |
| 2 | Caleb Bemis | 1,435 | Burton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | 2-9 |
| 3 | Dejuann Mott | 1,280 | Kagefit | 22-36 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Jack Mangum | 6,752 | Science of Jiu Jitsu Academy | 125-32 |
| 2 | Caleb Bemis | 1,435 | Burton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | 2-9 |
| 3 | Dejuann Mott | 1,280 | Kagefit | 22-36 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Naomi Mendez | 2,316 | Nxg Combat Sports | 18-12 |
| 2 | Elise Charles | 1,056 | Kagefit | 2-16 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Naomi Mendez | 2,316 | Nxg Combat Sports | 18-12 |
| 2 | Elise Charles | 1,056 | Kagefit | 2-16 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Caiden McCaffery | 5,940 | Freedom Jiu-jitsu Collective | 27-4 |
| 2 | Makorogo Mugabi | 3,911 | Checkmat Daphne | 30-12 |
| 3 | Michael Jowers | 1,462 | Rubicon Jiu-jitsu and Self-defense | 3-8 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Michael Carter JR | 7,478 | Freedom Jiu-jitsu Collective | 105-11 |
| 2 | John Saavedra | 1,061 | Kagefit | 2-7 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Michael Carter JR | 7,478 | Freedom Jiu-jitsu Collective | 105-11 |
| 2 | Caiden McCaffery | 5,940 | Freedom Jiu-jitsu Collective | 27-4 |
| 3 | Makorogo Mugabi | 3,911 | Checkmat Daphne | 30-12 |
| 4 | Jurand Ewald Dąbrowski | 1,635 | Zenith BJJ Gameness Team Poznań | 1-2 |
| 5 | Michael Jowers | 1,462 | Rubicon Jiu-jitsu and Self-defense | 3-8 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jessa Mangum | 1,052 | Science of Jiu Jitsu Academy | 2-8 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jessa Mangum | 1,052 | Science of Jiu Jitsu Academy | 2-8 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Joey Ellis | 2,511 | American Top Team | 6-4 |
| 2 | Rowan Douglass | 2,269 | Burton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | 8-5 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Roman Hope | 3,519 | Rubicon Jiu-jitsu and Self-defense | 11-4 |
| 2 | Nolan Hickman | 1,411 | Nxg Combat Sports | 3-6 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Roman Hope | 3,519 | Rubicon Jiu-jitsu and Self-defense | 11-4 |
| 2 | Nolan Hickman | 1,411 | Nxg Combat Sports | 3-6 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Zoe Alon | 2,351 | Lighthouse Jiu Jitsu Prattville | 4-2 |
| 2 | Anna Hammond | 1,087 | Laviano Jiu Jitsu | 3-6 |
| 3 | Luna Rojas | 1,062 | Rubicon Jiu-jitsu and Self-defense | 1-7 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Zoe Alon | 2,351 | Lighthouse Jiu Jitsu Prattville | 4-2 |
| 2 | Luna Rojas | 1,062 | Rubicon Jiu-jitsu and Self-defense | 1-7 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Elena Waissman | 1,447 | Bad Apple MMA | 2-0 |
| 2 | Jessa Mangum | 1,052 | Science of Jiu Jitsu Academy | 2-8 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Luke Campbell | 1,565 | Lighthouse Jiu Jitsu Prattville | 4-3 |
| 2 | Jabari Miller | 1,014 | Bad Apple MMA | 0-2 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Emmett Eppler | 2,804 | Rubicon Jiu-jitsu and Self-defense | 7-3 |
| 2 | Baz Alon | 1,325 | Lighthouse Jiu Jitsu Prattville | 2-2 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Emmett Eppler | 2,804 | Rubicon Jiu-jitsu and Self-defense | 7-3 |
| 2 | River Jones | 1,144 | Lighthouse Jiu Jitsu Prattville | 6-5 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Luke Campbell | 1,565 | Lighthouse Jiu Jitsu Prattville | 4-3 |
| 2 | Jabari Miller | 1,014 | Bad Apple MMA | 0-2 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Aurelia Heape | 1,823 | Laviano Jiu Jitsu | 7-3 |
| 2 | Hazel Cenidoza | 1,133 | Nxg Combat Sports | 5-26 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Aurelia Heape | 1,823 | Laviano Jiu Jitsu | 7-3 |
| 2 | Hazel Cenidoza | 1,133 | Nxg Combat Sports | 5-26 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Daniel Preston | 1,107 | Kagefit | 4-6 |
| 2 | Andrew Garnto | 1,040 | Laviano Jiu Jitsu | 3-4 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Leon Giadoo | 3,258 | Rubicon Jiu-jitsu and Self-defense | 8-0 |
| 2 | Daniel Preston | 1,107 | Kagefit | 4-6 |
| 3 | Andrew Garnto | 1,040 | Laviano Jiu Jitsu | 3-4 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Finley Flynn | 1,838 | Laviano Jiu Jitsu | 3-3 |
| 2 | Elena Argus | 1,038 | Laviano Jiu Jitsu | 3-3 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Finley Flynn | 1,838 | Laviano Jiu Jitsu | 3-3 |
| 2 | Avery Johnson | 1,460 | Lighthouse Jiu Jitsu Prattville | 7-12 |
| 3 | Elena Argus | 1,038 | Laviano Jiu Jitsu | 3-3 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Rai-tasi Deleon Guerrero | 2,519 | Bad Apple MMA | 2-2 |
| 2 | Jameson Borden | 2,318 | Bad Apple MMA | 6-1 |
| 3 | Matthew Hess | 1,668 | Miller Martial Arts/att Warner Robins | 3-2 |
| 4 | River Jones | 1,144 | Lighthouse Jiu Jitsu Prattville | 6-5 |
| 5 | Lincoln Borowski | 1,023 | Lighthouse Jiu Jitsu Prattville | 1-3 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Jonathan Moran | 2,803 | American Top Team Valdosta | 6-0 |
| 2 | River Jones | 1,144 | Lighthouse Jiu Jitsu Prattville | 6-5 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Rai-tasi Deleon Guerrero | 2,519 | Bad Apple MMA | 2-2 |
| 2 | Jameson Borden | 2,318 | Bad Apple MMA | 6-1 |
| 3 | Matthew Hess | 1,668 | Miller Martial Arts/att Warner Robins | 3-2 |
| 4 | Lincoln Borowski | 1,023 | Lighthouse Jiu Jitsu Prattville | 1-3 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Jonathan Moran | 2,803 | American Top Team Valdosta | 6-0 |
| 2 | River Jones | 1,144 | Lighthouse Jiu Jitsu Prattville | 6-5 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Saylor Silveria-anderson | 2,482 | Checkmat Daphne | 20-20 |
| 2 | Eliana Fernandez | 1,075 | Laviano Jiu Jitsu | 1-10 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Clara Blackburn | 2,593 | Roberto Traven BJJ | 28-42 |
| 2 | Juliette Powell | 1,070 | Kagefit | 1-7 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Saylor Silveria-anderson | 2,482 | Checkmat Daphne | 20-20 |
| 2 | Ava Thomas | 1,361 | Bedrock Jiu-jitsu | 2-2 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Clara Blackburn | 2,593 | Roberto Traven BJJ | 28-42 |
| 2 | Juliette Powell | 1,070 | Kagefit | 1-7 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Nathanael Broughton | 1,768 | Rubicon Jiu-jitsu and Self-defense | 5-3 |
| 2 | Lawson Robinson | 1,561 | Kagefit | 8-8 |
| 3 | Crighton Baker | 1,314 | Kagefit | 8-9 |
| 4 | Ethan Causland | 1,137 | Kagefit | 4-11 |
| 5 | Abdiel Gonzalez | 1,072 | Nxg Combat Sports | 3-10 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Isaiah Kraft | 2,816 | Rubicon Jiu-jitsu and Self-defense | 19-24 |
| 2 | Kane Bullington | 1,209 | Laviano Jiu Jitsu | 4-6 |
| 3 | Rinley Callahan | 1,097 | Freedom Jiu-jitsu Collective | 2-6 |
| 4 | Riley Flynn | 1,037 | Laviano Jiu Jitsu | 2-4 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Nathanael Broughton | 1,768 | Rubicon Jiu-jitsu and Self-defense | 5-3 |
| 2 | Lawson Robinson | 1,561 | Kagefit | 8-8 |
| 3 | Crighton Baker | 1,314 | Kagefit | 8-9 |
| 4 | Ethan Causland | 1,137 | Kagefit | 4-11 |
| 5 | Abdiel Gonzalez | 1,072 | Nxg Combat Sports | 3-10 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Isaiah Kraft | 2,816 | Rubicon Jiu-jitsu and Self-defense | 19-24 |
| 2 | Kane Bullington | 1,209 | Laviano Jiu Jitsu | 4-6 |
| 3 | Rinley Callahan | 1,097 | Freedom Jiu-jitsu Collective | 2-6 |
| 4 | Riley Flynn | 1,037 | Laviano Jiu Jitsu | 2-4 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Abigail Brawley | 4,396 | Black Tie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | 21-7 |
| 2 | Esmae Daniels | 1,007 | Laviano Jiu Jitsu | 0-2 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Remiel Amey | 1,792 | Miller Martial Arts/att Warner Robins | 5-5 |
| 2 | Griffin McHenry | 1,101 | American Top Team Tuscaloosa | 3-12 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Aiden Stewart | 2,030 | Rubicon Jiu-jitsu and Self-defense | 10-8 |
| 2 | Lincoln Nealy | 1,532 | B-52 Jiu-jitsu Academy | 7-7 |
| 3 | Sebastion Glisson | 1,021 | Burton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | 0-4 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Max Eschmann | 2,591 | Six Blades Jiu Jitsu Leesburg | 6-3 |
| 2 | Remiel Amey | 1,792 | Miller Martial Arts/att Warner Robins | 5-5 |
| 3 | Griffin McHenry | 1,101 | American Top Team Tuscaloosa | 3-12 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Aiden Stewart | 2,030 | Rubicon Jiu-jitsu and Self-defense | 10-8 |
| 2 | Lincoln Nealy | 1,532 | B-52 Jiu-jitsu Academy | 7-7 |
| 3 | Sebastion Glisson | 1,021 | Burton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | 0-4 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Bree Miranda | 5,383 | Kagefit | 25-4 |
| 2 | Averie Butler | 1,016 | Bad Apple MMA | 0-4 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Weslin Phillips | 5,542 | American Top Team Tuscaloosa | 50-21 |
| 2 | Bree Miranda | 5,383 | Kagefit | 25-4 |
| 3 | Abigail Brawley | 4,396 | Black Tie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | 21-7 |
| 4 | Averie Butler | 1,016 | Bad Apple MMA | 0-4 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Everett Brash | 3,071 | Rubicon Jiu-jitsu and Self-defense | 11-7 |
| 2 | Jaxon Elmore | 2,479 | Nxg Combat Sports | 51-24 |
| 3 | Michael Johnson | 1,589 | Laviano Jiu Jitsu | 6-4 |
| 4 | Lawson Pittman | 1,042 | Laviano Jiu Jitsu | 3-5 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Lincoln Robinson | 2,815 | Kagefit | 12-6 |
| 2 | Keaton Bullington | 1,078 | Laviano Jiu Jitsu | 5-6 |
| 3 | Jaxon Word | 1,010 | Laviano Jiu Jitsu | 0-2 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Everett Brash | 3,071 | Rubicon Jiu-jitsu and Self-defense | 11-7 |
| 2 | Jaxon Elmore | 2,479 | Nxg Combat Sports | 51-24 |
| 3 | Michael Johnson | 1,589 | Laviano Jiu Jitsu | 6-4 |
| 4 | Lawson Pittman | 1,042 | Laviano Jiu Jitsu | 3-5 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Lincoln Robinson | 2,815 | Kagefit | 12-6 |
| 2 | Keaton Bullington | 1,078 | Laviano Jiu Jitsu | 5-6 |
| 3 | Collins Allen | 1,008 | Bad Apple MMA | 0-2 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Weslin Phillips | 5,542 | American Top Team Tuscaloosa | 50-21 |
| 2 | Kaliyah Alon | 1,383 | Lighthouse Jiu Jitsu Prattville | 3-7 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaliyah Alon | 1,383 | Lighthouse Jiu Jitsu Prattville | 3-7 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Paisley Buggs | 2,187 | Freedom Jiu-jitsu Collective | 3-0 |
| 2 | McKenzie Fox | 1,008 | Miller Martial Arts/att Warner Robins | 0-2 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daisy Eschmann | 1,046 | Six Blades Jiu Jitsu Leesburg | 3-4 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Fischer Merritt | 1,899 | Americus Martial Arts Academy | 4-2 |
| 2 | Tidus Willie | 1,228 | Kagefit | 3-6 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Fischer Merritt | 1,899 | Americus Martial Arts Academy | 4-2 |
| 2 | Tidus Willie | 1,228 | Kagefit | 3-6 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Annabel Maiers | 2,635 | Positive Balance Jiu Jitsu | 14-3 |
| 2 | Ava Shemwell | 1,030 | Laviano Jiu Jitsu | 0-8 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Annabel Maiers | 2,635 | Positive Balance Jiu Jitsu | 14-3 |
| 2 | Ava Shemwell | 1,030 | Laviano Jiu Jitsu | 0-8 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Levi Sosa | 2,521 | Lighthouse Jiu Jitsu Prattville | 4-0 |
| 2 | Aiden Pineda | 2,323 | Rubicon Jiu-jitsu and Self-defense | 8-6 |
| 3 | Markey Miller, II | 1,665 | Bad Apple MMA | 7-5 |
| 4 | Colton Luczun | 1,071 | Burton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | 2-8 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Levi Sosa | 2,521 | Lighthouse Jiu Jitsu Prattville | 4-0 |
| 2 | Aiden Pineda | 2,323 | Rubicon Jiu-jitsu and Self-defense | 8-6 |
| 3 | Markey Miller, II | 1,665 | Bad Apple MMA | 7-5 |
| 4 | Vincent Meadows | 1,194 | Freedom Jiu-jitsu Collective | 8-11 |
| 5 | Colton Luczun | 1,071 | Burton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | 2-8 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | John Blackburn | 7,112 | Roberto Traven BJJ | 125-57 |
| 2 | Sawyer Silveria-snow | 6,673 | Checkmat Gulf Breeze BJJ | 122-21 |
| 3 | Jordan Gallow | 5,577 | Union Team BJJ | 103-40 |
| 4 | Noah Mallinson | 4,046 | Nxg Combat Sports | 27-20 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | John Blackburn | 7,112 | Roberto Traven BJJ | 125-57 |
| 2 | Sawyer Silveria-snow | 6,673 | Checkmat Gulf Breeze BJJ | 122-21 |
| 3 | Jordan Gallow | 5,577 | Union Team BJJ | 103-40 |
| 4 | Noah Mallinson | 4,046 | Nxg Combat Sports | 27-20 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Paisley Buggs | 2,187 | Freedom Jiu-jitsu Collective | 3-0 |
| 2 | Elin McManus | 1,016 | Bedrock Jiu-jitsu | 0-5 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Milbrey Smith | 1,709 | Six Blades Jiu Jitsu Leesburg | 2-2 |
| 2 | Elin McManus | 1,016 | Bedrock Jiu-jitsu | 0-5 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Hayden Phillips | 1,852 | American Top Team Tuscaloosa | 18-25 |
| 2 | Kage Atkinson | 1,688 | Lighthouse Jiu Jitsu Prattville | 4-2 |
| 3 | Vincent Meadows | 1,194 | Freedom Jiu-jitsu Collective | 8-11 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Roger Arata | 5,011 | Positive Balance Jiu Jitsu | 87-22 |
| 2 | Keenan Cenidoza | 4,382 | Nxg Combat Sports | 83-49 |
| 3 | James Elmore III | 1,714 | Nxg Combat Sports | 39-57 |
| 4 | Jackson Hipp | 1,141 | Kagefit | 12-23 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | J Christian Robinson | 2,963 | Freedom Jiu-jitsu Collective | 5-3 |
| 2 | Caleb Hess | 1,656 | Miller Martial Arts/att Warner Robins | 7-4 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Roger Arata | 5,011 | Positive Balance Jiu Jitsu | 87-22 |
| 2 | Keenan Cenidoza | 4,382 | Nxg Combat Sports | 83-49 |
| 3 | Hayden Phillips | 1,852 | American Top Team Tuscaloosa | 18-25 |
| 4 | James Elmore III | 1,714 | Nxg Combat Sports | 39-57 |
| 5 | Jackson Hipp | 1,141 | Kagefit | 12-23 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | J Christian Robinson | 2,963 | Freedom Jiu-jitsu Collective | 5-3 |
| 2 | Caleb Hess | 1,656 | Miller Martial Arts/att Warner Robins | 7-4 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Adrien Comeau | 2,557 | Americus Martial Arts Academy | 4-0 |
| 2 | Willie Janson | 1,303 | Kagefit | 1-6 |
| 3 | Leo Griffin | 1,123 | Nxg Combat Sports | 1-6 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Willie Janson | 1,303 | Kagefit | 1-6 |
| 2 | Leo Griffin | 1,123 | Nxg Combat Sports | 1-6 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Ava Miranda | 4,813 | Kagefit | 41-16 |
| 2 | Mabry Phillips | 3,150 | American Top Team Tuscaloosa | 25-16 |
| 3 | Amalia Holmquist | 1,300 | Freedom Jiu-jitsu Collective | 5-7 |
| 4 | Scilla Glassman | 1,027 | Burton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | 1-5 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Ava Miranda | 4,813 | Kagefit | 41-16 |
| 2 | Mabry Phillips | 3,150 | American Top Team Tuscaloosa | 25-16 |
| 3 | Karli Hampton | 1,478 | Burton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | 10-9 |
| 4 | Amalia Holmquist | 1,300 | Freedom Jiu-jitsu Collective | 5-7 |
| 5 | Scilla Glassman | 1,027 | Burton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | 1-5 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Andrew Halverstadt | 2,111 | Rubicon Jiu-jitsu and Self-defense | 4-0 |
| 2 | Cragan Baker | 1,065 | Kagefit | 2-13 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Andrew Halverstadt | 2,111 | Rubicon Jiu-jitsu and Self-defense | 4-0 |
| 2 | Cragan Baker | 1,065 | Kagefit | 2-13 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Jase Shemwell | 1,268 | Laviano Jiu Jitsu | 3-10 |
| 2 | Bobby Hicks | 1,214 | Nxg Combat Sports | 11-10 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Jase Shemwell | 1,268 | Laviano Jiu Jitsu | 3-10 |
| 2 | Bobby Hicks | 1,214 | Nxg Combat Sports | 11-10 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Spruce Carden | 1,548 | Miller Martial Arts/att Warner Robins | 2-0 |
| 2 | Chloe Meeks | 1,011 | Lighthouse Jiu Jitsu Prattville | 0-2 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Corbin Buggs | 2,581 | Freedom Jiu-jitsu Collective | 27-17 |
| 2 | Mason Ussery | 1,116 | B-52 Jiu-jitsu Academy | 4-14 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Corbin Buggs | 2,581 | Freedom Jiu-jitsu Collective | 27-17 |
| 2 | Mason Ussery | 1,116 | B-52 Jiu-jitsu Academy | 4-14 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Corbin Buggs | 2,581 | Freedom Jiu-jitsu Collective | 27-17 |
| 2 | Caleb Bemis | 1,435 | Burton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | 2-9 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Kailer Cenidoza | 2,708 | Nxg Combat Sports | 64-31 |
| 2 | Fredo Alcantri | 1,450 | Kagefit | 6-8 |
| 3 | Gray Barnes | 1,067 | Kagefit | 2-6 |
| 4 | Thomas Stafford | 1,017 | American Top Team Tuscaloosa | 1-13 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Kailer Cenidoza | 2,708 | Nxg Combat Sports | 64-31 |
| 2 | Fredo Alcantri | 1,450 | Kagefit | 6-8 |
| 3 | Gray Barnes | 1,067 | Kagefit | 2-6 |
| 4 | Thomas Stafford | 1,017 | American Top Team Tuscaloosa | 1-13 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Jack Mangum | 6,752 | Science of Jiu Jitsu Academy | 125-32 |
| 2 | Dejuann Mott | 1,280 | Kagefit | 22-36 |
| 3 | Zev Alon | 1,039 | Lighthouse Jiu Jitsu Prattville | 2-6 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Jack Mangum | 6,752 | Science of Jiu Jitsu Academy | 125-32 |
| 2 | Dejuann Mott | 1,280 | Kagefit | 22-36 |
| 3 | Zev Alon | 1,039 | Lighthouse Jiu Jitsu Prattville | 2-6 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephen Knott | 1,008 | Clay County Christian Grappling | 0-2 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Corbin Buggs | 2,581 | Freedom Jiu-jitsu Collective | 27-17 |
| 2 | Bryson Duke | 1,007 | Clay County Christian Grappling | 0-1 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Emerson Upton | 3,354 | Freedom Jiu-jitsu Collective | 15-1 |
| 2 | Jorden Walker | 1,090 | Laviano Jiu Jitsu | 2-3 |
| 3 | Daniel Wang | 1,071 | Kagefit | 2-8 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Mason Thomas | 1,463 | Bedrock Jiu-jitsu | 8-2 |
| 2 | Daniel Holmquist | 1,359 | Freedom Jiu-jitsu Collective | 4-5 |
| 3 | Jordan McCaffery | 1,181 | Freedom Jiu-jitsu Collective | 5-9 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Emerson Upton | 3,354 | Freedom Jiu-jitsu Collective | 15-1 |
| 2 | Caleb Bemis | 1,435 | Burton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | 2-9 |
| 3 | Daniel Wang | 1,071 | Kagefit | 2-8 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Mason Thomas | 1,463 | Bedrock Jiu-jitsu | 8-2 |
| 2 | Daniel Holmquist | 1,359 | Freedom Jiu-jitsu Collective | 4-5 |
| 3 | Jordan McCaffery | 1,181 | Freedom Jiu-jitsu Collective | 5-9 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elise Charles | 1,056 | Kagefit | 2-16 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Michael Jowers | 1,462 | Rubicon Jiu-jitsu and Self-defense | 3-8 |
| 2 | Garrett Brower | 1,012 | Bedrock Jiu-jitsu | 0-2 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Caiden McCaffery | 5,940 | Freedom Jiu-jitsu Collective | 27-4 |
| 2 | Michael Jowers | 1,462 | Rubicon Jiu-jitsu and Self-defense | 3-8 |
| 3 | William Vazquez | 1,094 | Bad Apple MMA | 1-1 |
| 4 | Nicky Crawford | 1,060 | Laviano Jiu Jitsu | 1-8 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Demi Ferguson | 4,765 | Phoenix Rising Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | 30-13 |
| 2 | Naomi Mendez | 2,316 | Nxg Combat Sports | 18-12 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Demi Ferguson | 4,765 | Phoenix Rising Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | 30-13 |
| 2 | Naomi Mendez | 2,316 | Nxg Combat Sports | 18-12 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Makorogo Mugabi | 3,911 | Checkmat Daphne | 30-12 |
| 2 | Carlos Guerra | 1,545 | Kagefit | 6-6 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Michael Carter JR | 7,478 | Freedom Jiu-jitsu Collective | 105-11 |
| 2 | Bruce Esparza | 1,576 | Blind Fury Jiu Jitsu | 2-2 |
| 3 | John Saavedra | 1,061 | Kagefit | 2-7 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Makorogo Mugabi | 3,911 | Checkmat Daphne | 30-12 |
| 2 | Jurand Ewald Dąbrowski | 1,635 | Zenith BJJ Gameness Team Poznań | 1-2 |
| 3 | Carlos Guerra | 1,545 | Kagefit | 6-6 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Michael Carter JR | 7,478 | Freedom Jiu-jitsu Collective | 105-11 |
| 2 | Bruce Esparza | 1,576 | Blind Fury Jiu Jitsu | 2-2 |
| 3 | John Saavedra | 1,061 | Kagefit | 2-7 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Smith | 2,180 | Red Wolf School of Martial Arts | 2-0 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Smith | 2,180 | Red Wolf School of Martial Arts | 2-0 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jillian Arnona | 4,390 | Team Jucao Hancock | 33-14 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Ty Davidson | 1,020 | Clay County Christian Grappling | 0-4 |
| 2 | Eoin Johnston | — | Rubicon Jiu-jitsu and Self-defense | — |
| 3 | Eric Pounds | — | Turner BJJ | — |
| 4 | Jerome Chatman | — | Nxg Combat Sports | — |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Eoin Johnston | — | Rubicon Jiu-jitsu and Self-defense | — |
| 2 | Eric Pounds | — | Turner BJJ | — |
| 3 | Jerome Chatman | — | Nxg Combat Sports | — |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Caiden McCaffery | 5,940 | Freedom Jiu-jitsu Collective | 27-4 |
| 2 | Hunter Reese | 1,507 | Laviano Jiu Jitsu | 3-2 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Dorian Hunter | 2,583 | De la Riva Columbus (columbus Martial Arts) | 4-0 |
| 2 | Bradyn Stringer | — | Nxg Combat Sports | 2-2 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Dorian Hunter | 2,583 | De la Riva Columbus (columbus Martial Arts) | 4-0 |
| 2 | Bradyn Stringer | — | Nxg Combat Sports | 2-2 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Dorian Hunter | 2,583 | De la Riva Columbus (columbus Martial Arts) | 4-0 |
| 2 | Bradyn Stringer | — | Nxg Combat Sports | 2-2 |
| 3 | Harrison Irvin | — | Bad Apple MMA | — |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Aaric Bee | 3,711 | Nxg Combat Sports | 27-7 |
| 2 | Miguel Collier | 1,262 | Burton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | 5-6 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Aaric Bee | 3,711 | Nxg Combat Sports | 27-7 |
| 2 | Miguel Collier | 1,262 | Burton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | 5-6 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Konnor Atchinson | 1,006 | Clay County Christian Grappling | 0-2 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert Taylor | 1,791 | Nxg Combat Sports | 2-4 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Andrew Marquez | 1,731 | Kagefit | 9-7 |
| 2 | Uriah Miner | 1,596 | Clay County Christian Grappling | 1-1 |
| 3 | Jackson Barlow | 1,035 | Laviano Jiu Jitsu | 1-5 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Robert Taylor | 1,791 | Nxg Combat Sports | 2-4 |
| 2 | Andrew Marquez | 1,731 | Kagefit | 9-7 |
| 3 | Jackson Barlow | 1,035 | Laviano Jiu Jitsu | 1-5 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Aaric Bee | 3,711 | Nxg Combat Sports | 27-7 |
| 2 | Josiah Dawson | 1,015 | Burton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | 0-4 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Aaric Bee | 3,711 | Nxg Combat Sports | 27-7 |
| 2 | Josiah Dawson | 1,015 | Burton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | 0-4 |
| # | Academy | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rubicon Jiu-jitsu and Self-defense | 15 | 10 | 2 | 27 |
| 2 | Freedom Jiu-Jitsu Collective | 13 | 9 | 4 | 26 |
| 3 | Kagefit | 10 | 18 | 12 | 40 |
| 4 | NXG Combat Sports EQUIPE TSUNAMI BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU | 9 | 13 | 4 | 26 |
| 5 | Lighthouse Jiu Jitsu Prattville | 9 | 6 | 5 | 20 |
| JITS | Fighter | Academy | Record | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,396 | Abigail Brawley 21-79 golds7+ monthsTop 3% | Black Tie Brazilian Jiu-jitsu | 21-7 | 911 |
| 4,396 | Abigail Brawley 21-79 golds7+ monthsTop 3% | Black Tie Brazilian Jiu-jitsu | 21-7 | 911 |
| 4,396 | Abigail Brawley 21-79 golds7+ monthsTop 3% | Black Tie Brazilian Jiu-jitsu | 21-7 | 911 |
| 2,581 | Corbin Buggs 27-1710 golds14+ months | Freedom Jiu-jitsu Collective | 27-17 | 1054 |
| 2,581 | Corbin Buggs 27-1710 golds14+ months | Freedom Jiu-jitsu Collective | 27-17 | 1054 |
| 2,581 | Corbin Buggs 27-1710 golds14+ months | Freedom Jiu-jitsu Collective | 27-17 | 1054 |
IBJJF has three promotion timelines, and even the slowest one moves a white belt to grey in under 12 months. Their fastest system? Five months. An active competitor who is regularly entering tournaments and winning should be promoted significantly faster — not held back to medal farm off noobs.
There is no legitimate reason for a competitive athlete with 15+ wins and multiple gold medals to still be at white belt after a year. None. If they’re good enough to win that consistently, they’re good enough to be promoted. Every gold medal they continue to win at white belt is taken from an athlete actually competing at their real level.
This is killing youth BJJ.
A kid who shows up to their first tournament and gets smashed by someone more experienced doesn’t sign up for a second one. They quit. Their parents pull them out. And the sport shrinks so that a handful of people can pad their medal counts for Instagram.
The IBJJF recognized this exact problem at the adult level in 2022 and eliminated minimum time-at-belt for dominant competitors. Youth brackets — where the damage falls on kids — have zero protection.
What you can do: If a flagged competitor is in your child’s bracket, contact the tournament organizer before the event.