American National Kids 2024 crowned 224 gold medalists in the gi divisions, matching the scale of the 2025 edition and confirming this event's status as the premier domestic youth jiu-jitsu championship. Every major academy in the country fielded competitors, making the team race as meaningful as the individual brackets.
The 224-gold count represented hundreds of competitive brackets across age groups from pee-wee through teen, belts from white through green, and a full range of weight classes. For many youth athletes, the American Nationals gold medal carries more weight than any other domestic title.
The June timing, just after the school year ends, creates peak availability for youth competitors, contributing to the event's consistently massive turnout and the fierce multi-academy team race that defines the weekend.
| # | Academy | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Art of Jiu Jitsu | 26 | 11 | 8 | 45 |
| 2 | Carlson Gracie Team | 20 | 16 | 16 | 52 |
| 3 | Alliance | 20 | 14 | 23 | 57 |
| 4 | Gracie Barra | 19 | 19 | 13 | 51 |
| 5 | CheckMat | 13 | 8 | 8 | 29 |