The Austin Winter Kids International Open produced 141 gold medalists in the first major IBJJF youth event of 2025, setting an early benchmark for the Texas competition season. Austin's February event has become a traditional season opener, drawing competitors from across the state.
With 141 golds spread across age and belt divisions, the event demonstrated the continued growth of Texas youth jiu-jitsu. The Austin Winter kids event feeds directly into the spring and summer IBJJF pipeline, with many competitors using it to establish or defend ranking positions early in the year.
Austin's accessibility and relatively low travel costs make it one of the more family-friendly IBJJF stops, contributing to consistently strong participation numbers at its youth events.
| # | Academy | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pablo Silva BJJ | 34 | 12 | 7 | 53 |
| 2 | Gracie Barra | 14 | 10 | 5 | 29 |
| 3 | CheckMat | 14 | 6 | 6 | 26 |
| 4 | LEAD BJJ | 12 | 15 | 19 | 46 |
| 5 | Soul Fighters BJJ | 7 | 7 | 6 | 20 |