AGFCompleted
2026 AGF Tallahassee Championships
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Donald L Tucker Civic Center · Tallahassee, FL
206Competitors
20Academies
242Matches
59Divisions
83Golds
Results
Positive Balance Jiu Jitsu dominated the team standings, capturing 17 gold medals across 34 total placements to lead the 20-academy field. Higher Performance Jiu Jitsu finished second with 14 golds and 32 total medals, while Science of Jiu Jitsu Academy claimed third with 10 golds. Jack Richard Mangum (yellow belt, rating 5702) from Science of Jiu Jitsu Academy earned the highest individual rating among medalists, while Michael Jelani Palmer (grey belt, rating 4224) from Gracie Barra Jacksonville took Tournament MVP honors and secured 3 gold medals across multiple divisions.
By the Numbers
The tournament's 241 decided matches produced a 55% submission rate, matching the American Grappling Federation's season average exactly. The youth grey male FEATHER I (UP TO 65 LBS) gi division emerged as the deepest bracket with 9 placements, indicating concentrated competition at the youth level. Submissions accounted for 132 of 242 total matches, while 107 matches resolved by decision or points, demonstrating consistent finishing rates across all divisions.
Academy Intel
INICIO JIU JITSU ASSOCIATION controlled the top two positions through three affiliated academies: Positive Balance (17G), Higher Performance (14G), and Resolution Jiu Jitsu (4G) combined for 35 golds. Laviano Jiu Jitsu, representing the Renato Tavares Association, accumulated 32 total placements but converted only 4 into golds, indicating strong depth without medal dominance. Gracie Barra Crestview outpaced larger programs by converting 10 golds from just 18 total placements, the highest conversion rate among top-10 finishers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Positive Balance Jiu Jitsu INICIO JIU JITSU ASSOCIATION led the team standings with 17 gold medals. Top gold medalists include Eli Blackmon, Eli Blackmon, Jack Richard Mangum.
Positive Balance Jiu Jitsu INICIO JIU JITSU ASSOCIATION finished first with 17 gold medals at 2026 AGF Tallahassee Championships. View complete team standings and academy results on Jits.gg.
2026 AGF Tallahassee Championships had a 55% submission rate across 242 matches.
Yes, 242 matches are tracked for 2026 AGF Tallahassee Championships. View full brackets and results on Jits.gg.
2026 AGF Tallahassee Championships was a AGF tournament held at Tallahassee, FL.
