Houston Kids 2024 produced 146 gold medalists in one of Texas's most important youth IBJJF events. Houston's deep academy infrastructure — led by Pablo Silva BJJ, LEAD BJJ, CheckMat, and the Gracie network — provided a strong local backbone, while traveling programs from Dallas, Austin, and beyond added to the competitive depth.
The 146-gold count was consistent with Houston's track record of fielding some of the largest IBJJF kids events in the country. The April timing positioned the event perfectly in the spring competition window, catching athletes at peak preparation for the summer nationals season.
Houston's youth jiu-jitsu ecosystem continues to benefit from the city's demographics — a large Brazilian community, affordable cost of living, and a sports-forward family culture that has made jiu-jitsu one of the fastest-growing youth activities in the region.
| # | Academy | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pablo Silva BJJ | 23 | 19 | 15 | 57 |
| 2 | CheckMat | 11 | 5 | 3 | 19 |
| 3 | Gracie Barra | 10 | 8 | 18 | 36 |
| 4 | GF Team | 8 | 6 | 3 | 17 |
| 5 | LEAD BJJ | 7 | 10 | 9 | 26 |