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Austin II Nogi Youth

Saturday, October 4, 2025
Strahan Arena · Strahan Arena, 106 Charles Austin Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
268Competitors
29Academies
197Matches
46Divisions
179Videos
53Golds

Results

Pablo Silva BJJ dominated Austin II NoGi Youth with 11 golds, 4 silvers, and 2 bronzes across 268 competitors and 45 divisions. The academy's 17-medal haul more than doubled second-place Labyrinth BJJ's 9 total medals. Top individual performers included grey belt Jigen Nagata (rating: 6752), Micah Alexander Craioveanu (6652), and Jonathon Alexander Vela Jr (6324), with Eli Benjamin earning Tournament MVP honors.

By the Numbers

Submissions dominated the event at 57% of all 194 decided matches—5 points above the Jiu-Jitsu World League's 52% season average. The youth_2016-2017 Grey Male 60-69 nogi division served as the deepest bracket with 10 placements, indicating concentrated competition among that age and weight class. Of 53 total golds awarded across the 45 divisions, submission finishes accounted for 110 of 194 matches, reflecting aggressive finishing rates throughout the youth divisions.

Academy Intel

Renzo Gracie Mont Belvieu finished third with 8 total medals (3G-3S-2B), trailing Labyrinth BJJ's balanced 9-medal output. Six Blades Jiu Jitsu and Carlson Gracie Magnolia each secured 7 and 6 medals respectively, demonstrating consistent depth beyond the top two programs. Smaller programs including Liminal Roots and GRIT Factory each earned 4 medals, showing that medal distribution extended beyond the traditional powerhouses.

Brackets

87 brackets · 268 competitors

toddler 2020-2021

white

malenogi · toddler 2020-2021 · white·40-49
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
1Sebastian Segovia3,693Pablo Silva BJJ17-3
1 Fighter — Must change division
femalenogi · toddler 2020-2021 · white·40-49
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Ava Vu3,454Gracie Barra Pearland23-1
2Emiliana Perez1,675Labyrinth BJJ10-12
3Collins Medellin1,082Carlson Gracie Magnolia1-3
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Ava Vu
Confidence: 75%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2070 JITS

kindergarten 2018-2019

white

malenogi · kindergarten 2018-2019 · white·40-49
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Jahan Khalid4,283Pablo Silva BJJ44-8
2Saeed Sadikhli2,821Soul Fighters Texas11-4
3Yeshua Moranchel2,735Supreme Academy Atx22-12
4Maxwell Pascual1,313Pragma Jiujitsu3-3
5Elijah Diaz1,196Supreme Academy Atx4-14
5 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Jahan Khalid
Confidence: 69%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 2470 JITS
1 smurf detected
malenogi · kindergarten 2018-2019 · white·50-59
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Troy Belden3,171Pablo Silva BJJ32-14
2Travis Martin1,985Pablo Silva BJJ15-12
3Cy Tullos Hubbard1,867Pablo Silva BJJ19-9
4Dean Held1,731Double Five Tyler12-10
5Austin Klahn1,263Wolf Pack MMA18-15
6Logan Wiebusch1,204Pedigo Submission Fighting18-33
6 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Troy Belden
Confidence: 52%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1870 JITS
Lopsided
1 smurf detected
femalenogi · kindergarten 2018-2019 · white·50-59
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Millie Nguyen4,037Grit Factory21-4
2Reagan Brasuell1,132Pablo Silva BJJ7-22
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Millie Nguyen
Confidence: 87%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 2585 JITS

grey

malenogi · kindergarten 2018-2019 · grey·40-49
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Daniel Guerrero5,190Renzo Gracie Mont Belvieu55-17
2Alexander Wright4,760Pablo Silva BJJ55-15
3Barrett Yeager2,426Soul Fighters Leander18-8
4Elias Anderson1,749Gracie Barra - Cibolo3-3
5Logan Moore1,555Renzo Gracie Mont Belvieu18-14
6Peyton Driver1,254Legacy BJJ TX13-12
7Faustino Mijares Estridge1,216SIA Plano11-12
8Cristian Avila1,111Ohana Academy San Antonio1-14
8 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Daniel Guerrero
Confidence: 90%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2408 JITS
femalenogi · kindergarten 2018-2019 · grey·40-49
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Adreli Escontrias5,921Grit Factory112-17
2Talia Gonzalez2,994Stoic BJJ24-14
3Kennedy Jaimes1,223San Marcos Jiu Jitsu1-1
4Ruby Kate Richards1,161Rockstar South Frisco12-21
5Gianna Elise Debss1,022Supreme Academy Atx0-6
5 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Adreli Escontrias
Confidence: 94%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2464 JITS
malenogi · kindergarten 2018-2019 · grey·50-59
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Luca Mendez6,491Gracie Barra - Cibolo33-12
2Gael Mellin6,391Labyrinth BJJ43-4
3Kingston Chavez3,802Inevat Brazilian Jiu Jitsu42-13
4Mustafa Candas3,284Soul Fighters Leander15-13
5Parker Stephenson1,014BJJ Revolution Team0-4
5 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Luca Mendez
Confidence: 80%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 4196 JITS
femalenogi · kindergarten 2018-2019 · grey·50-59
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Lilian Guerrero5,150Silverback BJJ Fw18-5
2Alyx Raths3,186Legacy BJJ TX20-7
3Ellie Naranjo1,815Liberatus24-21
4Katia Mijares Estridge1,274SIA Plano8-16
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Lilian Guerrero
Confidence: 88%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 2856 JITS
malenogi · kindergarten 2018-2019 · grey·60-69
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Elliot Cockerham7,823Samurai BJJ44-5
2Zion Osborne4,784Pablo Silva BJJ23-9
3Cole Prestidge1,910Rodrigo Pinheiro BJJ11-21
4Zeke Fuller1,156Atos Austin1-2
5Elijah Schellinger1,145Pablo Silva BJJ12-15
5 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Elliot Cockerham
Confidence: 98%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3364 JITS
femalenogi · kindergarten 2018-2019 · grey·60-69
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Jocelyn Perez5,044Labyrinth BJJ37-4
2Audrey Lu_1,114All American MMA7-13
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Jocelyn Perez
Confidence: 94%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3079 JITS

youth 2016-2017

white

malenogi · youth 2016-2017 · white·40-49
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Philipp Troitskii3,147Kingsway Jiu Jitsu11-2
2Caleb Perales1,008Headwaters Jiu Jitsu0-2
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Philipp Troitskii
Confidence: 76%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2078 JITS
malenogi · youth 2016-2017 · white·50-59
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Jigen Nagata6,792Campuzano Martial Arts99-19
2Daniel Pena JR3,822Pablo Silva BJJ18-6
3Cyrus Gonzalez2,155Samurai BJJ21-22
4Levi Schellinger1,310Pablo Silva BJJ10-13
5Dante Cheung1,01010th Planet Austin0-2
5 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Jigen Nagata
Confidence: 96%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3018 JITS
1 smurf detected
femalenogi · youth 2016-2017 · white·50-59
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Julz Vital2,683Liminal Roots46-13
2Amiyah Honse2,665Bastos BJJ Midland18-10
3Cecilia Bazely1,196Pablo Silva BJJ2-9
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Julz Vital
Confidence: 44%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2181 JITS
1 smurf detected
femalenogi · youth 2016-2017 · white·60-69
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Olivia Prewitt2,277Carlson Gracie Magnolia21-13
2Delaney Morris2,058Liminal Roots11-10
3Addie Moore1,061Renzo Gracie Mont Belvieu4-8
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Olivia Prewitt
Confidence: 43%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1799 JITS
malenogi · youth 2016-2017 · white·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Maverick Fuentes Mesa1,601Six Blades Jiu Jitsu4-7
2Noah Wittig1,029Makhuwa BJJ0-8
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Maverick Fuentes Mesa
Confidence: 39%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1315 JITS

grey

malenogi · youth 2016-2017 · grey·50-59
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Jonathon Vela JR9,049Jiu Jitsu Syndicate San Antonio89-25
2Luke Sias7,908SIA Plano58-15
3Derek Pimenta7,391Pimenta Jiu Jitsu64-7
4Cru Khoury6,570Renzo Gracie Mont Belvieu57-27
5Leland Lacey5,590Grit Factory84-29
6Eli Benjamin4,107Carlson Gracie San Antonio12-5
7Jacob Vasyakin3,633Rodrigo Pinheiro BJJ44-33
8Mathis Puffer3,580Gracie Barra Texas29-25
9Nikolai Trevizo2,931Renzo Gracie Mont Belvieu50-39
10Elias Vidrios Vera2,299Six Blades Jiu Jitsu13-8
11Levi Haney1,960Lever Jiujitsu USA87-63
12Sebastian Gloria1,664Legends BJJ23-23
13Adrian Montano1,012Seeds 13 Jiujitsu Academy0-4
13 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Jonathon Vela JR
Confidence: 97%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 4438 JITS
femalenogi · youth 2016-2017 · grey·50-59
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Zoe Barnhardt6,352Mushin BJJ Academy126-26
2Halo Johnson5,823Carlson Gracie Houston55-7
3Jade Roberts3,032BJJ Revolution Team55-25
4Olivia Resendez1,204Gracie Barra - Corpus Christi25-34
5Mia Stilley1,190Soul Fighters Leander16-25
6Giorgia Merl1,126Six Blades Jiu Jitsu9-17
7Jayda Mayora1,125Soul Fighters Leander8-17
7 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Zoe Barnhardt
Confidence: 95%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 2836 JITS
malenogi · youth 2016-2017 · grey·60-69
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Aden Wright6,850Pablo Silva BJJ72-12
2Maximus Colina6,830Labyrinth BJJ42-16
3Ford Rouse5,764Pablo Silva BJJ37-21
4Colton Null3,540Rodrigo Pinheiro BJJ49-33
5Jack Jernigan3,387Double Five Highland Village42-34
6Joseph Cantu2,994Rodrigo Pinheiro BJJ5-4
7James Montano1,752Seeds 13 Jiujitsu Academy2-3
8Mason Casares1,660Ohana Academy San Antonio10-12
9Kian Carl1,295Attbaga36-41
10Atlas Scott1,202Rodrigo Pinheiro BJJ21-20
11Mark Cuellar1,162Jiu Jitsu Syndicate San Antonio8-28
12Aquila Amaya1,117Headwaters Jiu Jitsu2-1
13Easton Andreano1,075Wolf Pack MMA2-16
14Wesley Hodge1,010Headwaters Jiu Jitsu0-2
14 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Aden Wright
Confidence: 94%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 2831 JITS
femalenogi · youth 2016-2017 · grey·60-69
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Sofia Ramirez5,294Ohana Academy San Antonio42-16
2Jade Garza2,802Liminal Roots65-46
3Codi Ballard1,441Soul Fighters Leander25-21
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Sofia Ramirez
Confidence: 89%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3179 JITS
malenogi · youth 2016-2017 · grey·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Hudson McDaniel5,832SIA Plano50-9
2Teddy Sanford5,281Kingsway Jiu Jitsu51-23
3Caden Hegedus4,460Rodrigo Pinheiro BJJ55-25
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Hudson McDaniel
Confidence: 50%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 5191 JITS
femalenogi · youth 2016-2017 · grey·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
1Miabella Caprice Debss1,230Supreme Academy Atx1-6
1 Fighter — Must change division
malenogi · youth 2016-2017 · grey·80-89
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Alexander Lee4,758SIA Plano45-8
2Ivan Gore2,709Renzo Gracie Austin6-2
3Anthony Kennedy1,122Rodrigo Pinheiro BJJ3-13
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Alexander Lee
Confidence: 86%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 2863 JITS

pre teen 2014-2015

white

malenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · white·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
1Joey Davis1,429Carlson Gracie Magnolia12-16
1 Fighter — Must change division
femalenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · white·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Presley Griffin1,246Carlson Gracie Magnolia3-4
2Ellie Moore1,109Renzo Gracie Mont Belvieu0-9
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Presley Griffin
Confidence: 28%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1178 JITS
femalenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · white·100-109
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Camilla Romo4,217Gracie Barra Chantilly14-0
2Mikayla Trojan1,033Supreme Academy Atx3-7
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Camilla Romo
Confidence: 90%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 2625 JITS

grey

femalenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · grey·110+
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Aeris Trevizo3,134Renzo Gracie Mont Belvieu34-13
2Daphne Valdovinos1,074Pragma Jiujitsu4-11
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Aeris Trevizo
Confidence: 75%
Division: Balanced · Avg 2104 JITS
malenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · grey·50-59
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Maverick Soros-berger1,953Pablo Silva BJJ37-17
2Brady Garcia1,449Jiu Jitsu Syndicate San Antonio3-5
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Maverick Soros-berger
Confidence: 37%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1701 JITS
malenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · grey·60-69
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Donovan Cherry6,464Lever Jiujitsu USA165-77
2Stefan Travis Tajanlangit6,191Bueno Jiu Jitsu133-65
3Marciano Cherry5,810Lever Jiujitsu USA208-50
4Ezra Kim5,596Pablo Silva BJJ47-12
5Calvin Waltrip5,524Rodrigo Pinheiro BJJ31-16
6Messiah Osborne5,511Pablo Silva BJJ32-5
6 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Donovan Cherry
Confidence: 29%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 5849 JITS
femalenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · grey·60-69
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Mia Morales4,514Jiu Jitsu Syndicate San Antonio29-28
2Morgan Yu1,497Labyrinth BJJ16-20
3Genevieve Merl1,418Six Blades Jiu Jitsu10-13
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Mia Morales
Confidence: 88%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2476 JITS
malenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · grey·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Christian Benitez7,241Gracie Barra Westchase36-7
2Liam Key4,374Grit Factory53-12
3Caspian Watkinson4,222Legacy BJJ TX23-14
4Parker Willis3,680Pablo Silva BJJ25-12
5Ivan Garcia1,575Pablo Silva BJJ10-14
6Trace Hodges1,105Renzo Gracie Mont Belvieu8-13
7Zachary Driver1,082Legacy BJJ TX4-15
7 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Christian Benitez
Confidence: 97%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3326 JITS
femalenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · grey·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Vivienne Chapman4,703Rodrigo Pinheiro BJJ31-13
2Olivia Perez2,972Pablo Silva BJJ43-39
3Emily Rodriguez1,993Supreme Academy Atx22-9
4Anesiela Morehead1,388Jiu Jitsu Syndicate San Antonio9-17
5Sean Raths1,248Legacy BJJ TX5-8
6Elisianna Cantu1,240Six Blades Jiu Jitsu2-7
7Kyra Gonzalez1,204Samurai BJJ21-22
8Sophia Colvin1,194Free World Jiu Jitsu6-10
8 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Vivienne Chapman
Confidence: 89%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1993 JITS
Lopsided
malenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · grey·80-89
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Micah Craioveanu9,497Pablo Silva BJJ74-10
2Nicholas Johannesmann5,991Pablo Silva BJJ63-19
3Hector Pina4,646Inevat Brazilian Jiu Jitsu55-17
4Henry Sanford3,353Kingsway Jiu Jitsu52-24
5Noah Quezada3,012Soul Fighters Leander61-41
6Edgar Shinar2,660Six Blades Jiu Jitsu10-6
7Josiah Rodriguez2,424San Marcos Jiu Jitsu22-13
8Ezekiel Salazar2,230Rodrigo Pinheiro BJJ19-14
8 Fighters — Multiple brackets · 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Micah Craioveanu
Confidence: 99%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 4227 JITS
Lopsided
femalenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · grey·80-89
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Eliana Espinoza3,513Six Blades Jiu Jitsu19-6
2Aleah Bryant1,234San Marcos Jiu Jitsu4-8
3Ivy Hoffman1,190Liminal Roots8-15
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Eliana Espinoza
Confidence: 79%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1979 JITS
malenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · grey·90-99
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Salih Candas3,693Soul Fighters Leander31-14
2Landon Lerma1,928Jiu Jitsu Syndicate San Antonio6-1
3Rylan Brasuell1,670Pablo Silva BJJ18-15
4Atreyu Amaya—Headwaters Jiu Jitsu—
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Salih Candas
Confidence: 72%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2430 JITS
femalenogi · pre teen 2014-2015 · grey·90-99
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Bella Diaz5,652Pablo Silva BJJ54-6
2Autumn Chen1,250Free World Jiu Jitsu1-4
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Bella Diaz
Confidence: 96%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3451 JITS

open

malenogi · pre teen 2014-2015·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Elias Kim6,552Pablo Silva BJJ52-3
2Rainer Costa4,611Seeds 13 Jiujitsu Academy44-21
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Elias Kim
Confidence: 73%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 5582 JITS
malenogi · pre teen 2014-2015·80-89
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Mohammed Khouqeer4,437Pablo Silva BJJ22-7
2Kareem Gonzalez2,264San Marcos Jiu Jitsu3-3
3Micah Ponsford2,176Soul Fighters Leander5-7
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Mohammed Khouqeer
Confidence: 78%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 2959 JITS
malenogi · pre teen 2014-2015·100-109
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Grayson McKane6,700Pablo Silva BJJ63-3
2Tuuka Krueger4,672Kingsway Jiu Jitsu26-13
3Ezra Rodriguez1,689Rodrigo Pinheiro BJJ1-4
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Grayson McKane
Confidence: 92%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 4354 JITS

jr teen 2012-2013

white

malenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · white·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Colton Connell2,594Double Five Tyler14-7
2Noah Botello1,421Pablo Silva BJJ30-32
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Colton Connell
Confidence: 55%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2008 JITS
malenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · white·80-89
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Leonardo Heredia2,701Ground Savage Brazilian Jiujitsu4-2
2Ethan Nguyen1,510Supreme Academy Atx4-9
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Leonardo Heredia
Confidence: 56%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2106 JITS
malenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · white·90-99
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Grayson Wiley1,820Rockstar South Frisco26-13
2Matteo Alonso1,033Supreme Academy Atx4-8
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Grayson Wiley
Confidence: 45%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1427 JITS

grey

malenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · grey·60-69
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
1Joseph Springer—Atos North Austin0-1
1 Fighter — Must change division
malenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · grey·80-89
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Lincoln Davaul6,653Labyrinth BJJ38-12
2Viktor Lyubenov4,254Six Blades Jiu Jitsu35-18
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Lincoln Davaul
Confidence: 80%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 5454 JITS
femalenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · grey·80-89
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Makynlee Gibson9,008Labyrinth BJJ86-20
2Livia Rosario4,984Pablo Silva BJJ32-12
3Leala Castillo1,267Pablo Silva BJJ6-8
4Lilianna Cantu1,238Six Blades Jiu Jitsu2-7
5Annabelle Sanford1,203Kingsway Jiu Jitsu9-48
5 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Makynlee Gibson
Confidence: 99%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3540 JITS
malenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · grey·90-99
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Blake Crowell4,471Pablo Silva BJJ56-18
2Conner Muniz4,403Checkmat South Texas45-18
3Benjamin Cashon3,262Makhuwa BJJ42-27
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Blake Crowell
Confidence: 41%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 4045 JITS
femalenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · grey·90-99
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Isabella Pineda6,173Gracie Barra River Oaks50-5
2Bella Nolan3,773Renzo Gracie Mont Belvieu21-20
3Emma Yu3,080Labyrinth BJJ24-18
4Analise Martinez2,072Carlson Gracie Magnolia17-11
5Samantha Ramos Lee1,332Supreme Academy Atx6-9
6Kylie Garcia1,102Free World Jiu Jitsu2-8
6 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Isabella Pineda
Confidence: 92%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 2922 JITS
malenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · grey·100-109
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
1Anderson Ives5,154Pablo Silva BJJ85-15
1 Fighter — Must change division
femalenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · grey·100-109
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Hadley Annoot5,491Labyrinth BJJ46-14
2Yanelie de Leon2,594Labyrinth BJJ24-16
3Penelope Benitez2,490Inevat Brazilian Jiu Jitsu8-7
4Giselle Merl2,054Six Blades Jiu Jitsu8-8
5Claire Roberts1,910BJJ Revolution Team43-36
5 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Hadley Annoot
Confidence: 85%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 2908 JITS
malenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · grey·110-119
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Anthony Ramirez6,034Pablo Silva BJJ38-4
2Dechlan Armstrong3,004Kingsway Jiu Jitsu43-27
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Anthony Ramirez
Confidence: 88%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 4519 JITS
malenogi · jr teen 2012-2013 · grey·130-139
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Xander Mahoney-aroch2,185Checkmat - Brazilian Fight Facto9-3
2Anthony Delgado1,580Makhuwa BJJ17-26
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Xander Mahoney-aroch
Confidence: 40%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1883 JITS

open

malenogi · jr teen 2012-2013·70-79
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Maddox Mayora6,236Soul Fighters Leander21-3
2Henry Nemcok3,934Northern Tribe35-26
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Maddox Mayora
Confidence: 79%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 5085 JITS
malenogi · jr teen 2012-2013·90-99
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Asher Richards3,011Rockstar South Frisco44-26
2Donovan Bentley1,594BJJ Revolution Team7-17
3Elijah Richards1,202Rockstar South Frisco17-46
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Asher Richards
Confidence: 66%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1936 JITS
malenogi · jr teen 2012-2013·110-119
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Kloo Krueger2,807Kingsway Jiu Jitsu12-13
2Jacob Nelson1,245Soul Fighters Leander5-3
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Kloo Krueger
Confidence: 65%
Division: Balanced · Avg 2026 JITS
malenogi · jr teen 2012-2013·120-129
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Daniyal Khan3,201Pablo Silva BJJ12-3
2Cleo Gonzalez1,027A Force BJJ0-6
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Daniyal Khan
Confidence: 77%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2114 JITS
malenogi · jr teen 2012-2013·130-139
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Grayson Moran1,333Dino BJJ12-13
2Manuel JR Rodriguez1,120Rodrigo Pinheiro BJJ1-1
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Grayson Moran
Confidence: 30%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1227 JITS

teen 2010-2011

white

femalenogi · teen 2010-2011 · white·120-129
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Destiny Becerra2,771Carlson Gracie Magnolia6-4
2Valory Garcia1,123Pablo Silva BJJ2-8
3Anabelle Medellin1,009Carlson Gracie Magnolia0-2
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Destiny Becerra
Confidence: 68%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1634 JITS
malenogi · teen 2010-2011 · white·130-144
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Ali Candas1,198Soul Fighters Leander2-4
2Daniel Kucharski1,092Carlson Gracie Magnolia3-5
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Ali Candas
Confidence: 27%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1145 JITS

grey

malenogi · teen 2010-2011 · grey·100-109
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Blake Roberts4,070BJJ Revolution Team62-26
2Xavier Springer3,979Atos North Austin6-1
3Isaiah Peredo2,343Free World Jiu Jitsu7-11
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Blake Roberts
Confidence: 48%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3464 JITS
malenogi · teen 2010-2011 · grey·110-119
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Brandon Flores5,744Prestige Brazilian Jiu Jitsu31-6
2Kaleb Mayora1,655Soul Fighters Leander8-6
3Skyler Burch1,213Soul Fighters Leander4-15
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Brandon Flores
Confidence: 96%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 2871 JITS
malenogi · teen 2010-2011 · grey·120-129
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Rainy Cirilo3,543Kingsway Jiu Jitsu9-3
2Logan Bucher2,787Mushin BJJ Academy17-2
3Mason Bailey2,493Six Blades Jiu Jitsu24-15
4Isaiah Cantu2,336Six Blades Jiu Jitsu7-1
5Isaiah Pena1,903Champions BJJ5-6
5 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Rainy Cirilo
Confidence: 41%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2612 JITS

open

malenogi · teen 2010-2011·100-109
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Jander Goicochea4,760Pablo Silva BJJ31-8
2Ashton Jones2,152Grit Factory25-25
3Remmer Machamer1,008Soul Fighters Leander2-6
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Jander Goicochea
Confidence: 90%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2640 JITS
femalenogi · teen 2010-2011·110-119
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Almina Ibisevic4,537Inevat Brazilian Jiu Jitsu20-7
2Evelina Cardinal2,722Gracie Barra Dripping Springs8-13
3Addison Cochrane2,336Team Legacy Martial Arts13-6
4Celeste Martinez1,452Pablo Silva BJJ8-14
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Almina Ibisevic
Confidence: 80%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2762 JITS
malenogi · teen 2010-2011·120-129
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Roy Gonzales JR5,286Pablo Silva BJJ45-5
2Edward Escontrias3,712Grit Factory50-17
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Roy Gonzales JR
Confidence: 65%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 4499 JITS
femalenogi · teen 2010-2011·120-129
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
1Alisha Abbasi7,624Pablo Silva BJJ50-1
1 Fighter — Must change division
malenogi · teen 2010-2011·145-159
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
1Gabriel Mussum3,131Cruvinel Brothers - GF Team14-2
1 Fighter — Must change division
femalenogi · teen 2010-2011·145-159
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Kendall Aguilar1,871Pablo Silva BJJ6-14
2Taylor Johnson1,716Vera Jiu-jitsu8-3
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Kendall Aguilar
Confidence: 29%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1794 JITS

juvenile (17 and under) 2007-2009

open

femalenogi · juvenile (17 and under) 2007-2009·130-144
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Kayden Holland4,454Double Five Highland Village33-6
2Sarahi Guerrero1,704Silverback BJJ Fw3-5
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Kayden Holland
Confidence: 85%
Division: 💀 Murderer's Row · Avg 3079 JITS

juvenile (17 and under) 2007-2009

open

malenogi · juvenile (17 and under) 2007-2009·165-179
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Alex Gray2,318Gracie Humaita Huntsville12-5
2Benjamin Bonneu1,012Insight BJJ0-2
3Duncan Ballew—McSweeney MMA—
3 Fighters — 2 wins to gold
Favorite: Alex Gray
Confidence: 58%
Division: Balanced · Avg 1665 JITS

adult 1996-2007

open

femalenogi · adult 1996-2007·130 and under
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Madison Morales3,743Jiu Jitsu Syndicate San Antonio16-14
2Abigail Deleon1,479Pablo Silva BJJ1-2
3Ashley Lance—Checkmat - Brazilian Fight Facto—
4Hannah Mann—Storm MMA and Training Center—
4 Fighters — 2–3 wins to gold
Favorite: Madison Morales
Confidence: 78%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2611 JITS
malenogi · adult 1996-2007·130 & under
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
1Christian Rodriguez2,204Fighteria Academy4-1
1 Fighter — Must change division
malenogi · adult 1996-2007·141 & under
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Bryan Flores1,856Prestige Brazilian Jiu Jitsu9-5
2Ryan Gaus—Checkmat South Texas—
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
femalenogi · adult 1996-2007·142 and under
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Harmony Hagadorn—Jiu Jitsu Syndicate San Antonio—
2Victoria Szeplaki—Dino BJJ—
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
malenogi · adult 1996-2007·154 & under
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
★Arthur Pimenta3,398Pimenta Jiu Jitsu6-1
2Adam Alsharif1,484Gracie Barra Westchase5-5
2 Fighters — Best 2 out of 3
Favorite: Arthur Pimenta
Confidence: 72%
Division: Stacked · Avg 2441 JITS
malenogi · adult 1996-2007·182 & under
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
1Anthony Martinez1,522The Fight Lab TX3-7
1 Fighter — Must change division

masters 3 1925-1975

open

malenogi · masters 3 1925-1975·195 & under
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
1Richard Dwyer—Gracie Barra—
1 Fighter — Must change division

masters 2 1925-1985

open

malenogi · masters 2 1925-1985·168 & under
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
1Philip Saenz—BJJ Revolution Team—
1 Fighter — Must change division
malenogi · masters 2 1925-1985·208 & under
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
1Domingo Perez—Supreme Academy Atx—
1 Fighter — Must change division
malenogi · masters 2 1925-1985·222 & up
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
1Richard Corder—Jiu Jitsu Syndicate San Antonio—
1 Fighter — Must change division

masters 1 1986-1995

open

femalenogi · masters 1 1986-1995·154 and under
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
1Nazley Fuller—Atos Austin—
1 Fighter — Must change division
malenogi · masters 1 1986-1995·154 & under
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
1James Bowen—Gracie Barra Buda—
1 Fighter — Must change division
malenogi · masters 1 1986-1995·182 & under
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
1Brent Matthews—Gracie Barra the Woodlands—
1 Fighter — Must change division
malenogi · masters 1 1986-1995·208 & under
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
1Adrian Alonzo—BJJ Revolution Team—
1 Fighter — Must change division
malenogi · masters 1 1986-1995·222 & under
#NameJITSAcademyRecord
1Christopher Gonzales—Ijj Austin-integracao Jj—
1 Fighter — Must change division

Frequently Asked Questions

Austin II NoGi Youth had 268 competitors from 29 academies competing for 53 gold medals.
Austin II NoGi Youth had a 56% submission rate across 197 matches.
Yes, 197 matches are tracked for Austin II NoGi Youth. 179 match videos are available. View full brackets and results on Jits.gg.
Austin II NoGi Youth was a JJWL tournament held at Strahan Arena, 106 Charles Austin Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666.

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Team Standings

Austin II NoGi Youth Team Standings
#AcademyGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1Pablo Silva BJJ124117
2Labyrinth BJJ5319
3Renzo Gracie Mont Belvieu3306
4Six Blades Jiu Jitsu3306
5Kingsway Jiu Jitsu2204

Highlights

Tournament MVP⭐
Eli Benjamin🥇
Carlson Gracie San Antonio
1,000→2,640+1640
·2-0·1 SUB, 1 PTS

Top Upsets

5%#1

win probability

Viktor Lyuboslavov Lyubenov
Viktor Lyuboslavov Lyubenov
1,170Six Blades Jiu-jitsu
PTS8-0
Lincoln Edward Davaul
Lincoln Edward Davaul
3,670Labyrinth BJJ
Elo Gap: -2500·Grey Belt·
What this meansA massive upset — the winner had only a 5% expected win probability entering this match.
6%#2

win probability

IG
Ivan Gore
1,910Renzo Gracie Austin
PTS4-0
Alexander Lee
Alexander Lee
4,310SIA Plano
Elo Gap: -2400·Grey Belt·
What this meansA massive upset — the winner had only a 6% expected win probability entering this match.
11%#3

win probability

Leland Lacey
Leland Lacey
1,180Grit Factory
SUB0-0
Jacob Vasyakin
Jacob Vasyakin
3,003Rodrigo Pinheiro BJJ
Elo Gap: -1823·Grey Belt·
What this meansA massive upset — the winner had only a 11% expected win probability entering this match.
13%#4

win probability

Rainy Cirilo
Rainy Cirilo
1,600Kingsway Jiu Jitsu
SUB4-0
Isaiah Cantu
Isaiah Cantu
3,250Six Blades Jiu-jitsu
Elo Gap: -1650·Grey Belt·
What this meansA massive upset — the winner had only a 13% expected win probability entering this match.
15%#5

win probability

Blake Matthew Crowell
Blake Matthew Crowell
1,330Pablo Silva BJJ
DEC0-0
Benjamin Liam Cashon
Benjamin Liam Cashon
2,860Makhuwa BJJ
Elo Gap: -1530·Grey Belt·
What this meansA massive upset — the winner had only a 15% expected win probability entering this match.

Best Wins

86#1

Win Quality

XI
Xavier Isaac Springer
4,500Atos North Austin
SUB2-0
IP
Isaiah Peredo
4,370Free World Jiu-jitsu
vs Ranked #97·Grey Belt·
79#2

Win Quality

Messiah Osborne
Messiah Osborne
4,260Pablo Silva BJJ
SUB3-0
Calvin Harris Waltrip
Calvin Harris Waltrip
3,480Rodrigo Pinheiro BJJ
vs Ranked #42·Grey Belt·
77#3

Win Quality

Rainy Cirilo
Rainy Cirilo
1,600Kingsway Jiu Jitsu
SUB4-0
Isaiah Cantu
Isaiah Cantu
3,250Six Blades Jiu-jitsu
vs Ranked #39·Grey Belt·
75#4

Win Quality

Jonathon Alexander Vela Jr
Jonathon Alexander Vela JR
2,630Jiu Jitsu Syndicate San Antonio
SUB8-0
Nikolai Roberto Trevizo
Nikolai Roberto Trevizo
2,961Renzo Gracie Mont Belvieu
vs Ranked #33·Grey Belt·
75#5

Win Quality

Derek De Souza Pimenta
Derek de Souza Pimenta
4,710GF Team
SUB11-0
Jacob Vasyakin
Jacob Vasyakin
3,003Rodrigo Pinheiro BJJ
vs Ranked #32·Yellow Belt·

Academy Wars

#14 matches · 3 subs
Pablo Silva BJJ
Pablo Silva BJJ
4wins
vs
Rodrigo Pinheiro BJJ
Rodrigo Pinheiro BJJ
0wins
100%0%
#23 matches · 2 subs
Pablo Silva BJJ
Pablo Silva BJJ
0wins
vs
GRIT Factory
Grit Factory
3wins
0%100%
#33 matches · 2 subs
Pablo Silva BJJ
Pablo Silva BJJ
2wins
vs
Renzo Gracie Mont Belvieu
Renzo Gracie Mont Belvieu
1win
67%33%
#43 matches · 3 subs
Pablo Silva BJJ
Pablo Silva BJJ
3wins
vs
Jiu Jitsu Syndicate San Antonio
Jiu Jitsu Syndicate San Antonio
0wins
100%0%
#52 matches · 2 subs
Legacy BJJ TX
Legacy BJJ TX
1win
vs
Renzo Gracie Mont Belvieu
Renzo Gracie Mont Belvieu
1win
50%50%

Rivalry Rematches

#155 career meetings
Marciano Edward Cherry
Marciano Edward Cherry30wins
vs
Donovan Cherry
Donovan Cherry25wins
Austin II NoGi YouthDEC 0-0Cherry
2026 AGF Dallas Winter ClassicDECCherry
2026 AGF Dallas Winter ClassicSUBCherry
2026 AGF Dallas Winter ClassicSUBCherry
2026 AGF Dallas Winter ClassicPTSCherry
2026 AGF Dallas Winter ClassicDECCherry
2026 AGF Dallas Winter ClassicDECCherry
2025 AGF US OpenPTSCherry
2025 AGF US OpenSUBCherry
2025 AGF US OpenPTSCherry
2025 AGF US OpenPTSCherry
2025 AGF Texas State ChampionshipsPTSCherry
2025 AGF Texas State ChampionshipsPTSCherry
2025 AGF Texas State ChampionshipsPTSCherry
2025 AGF Texas State ChampionshipsWalkoverCherry
2025 AGF Corpus Christi OpenWalkoverCherry
2025 AGF Corpus Christi OpenWalkoverCherry
2025 AGF Corpus Christi OpenPTSCherry
2025 AGF Corpus Christi OpenWalkoverCherry
2025 AGF Houston OpenPTSCherry
2025 AGF Houston OpenPTSCherry
2025 AGF Houston OpenDECCherry
2025 AGF Houston OpenWalkoverCherry
2025 AGF Oklahoma City OpenDECCherry
2025 AGF Oklahoma City OpenDECCherry
2025 AGF Oklahoma City OpenDECCherry
NEWBREED AUSTIN FALL CHAMPIONSHIPPTSCherry
NEWBREED AUSTIN FALL CHAMPIONSHIPDECCherry
NEWBREED AUSTIN FALL CHAMPIONSHIPWalkoverCherry
2025 AGF Kansas City OpenSUBCherry
2025 AGF Kansas City OpenDECCherry
2025 AGF Bossier OpenWalkoverCherry
2025 AGF Bossier OpenPTSCherry
2025 AGF Bossier OpenSUBCherry
2025 AGF Bossier OpenDECCherry
2025 AGF Baton Rouge ChampionshipsSUBCherry
2025 AGF Baton Rouge ChampionshipsPTSCherry
2025 AGF Baton Rouge ChampionshipsWalkoverCherry
2025 AGF South Carolina ChampionshipsDECCherry
2025 AGF South Carolina ChampionshipsWalkoverCherry
2025 AGF Albuquerque ChampionshipsDECCherry
2025 AGF Albuquerque ChampionshipsDECCherry
2025 AGF Albuquerque ChampionshipsDECCherry
2025 AGF Albuquerque ChampionshipsDECCherry
2025 AGF Lubbock ChampionshipsPTSCherry
2025 AGF Lubbock ChampionshipsDECCherry
2025 AGF Lubbock ChampionshipsDECCherry
2025 AGF Lubbock ChampionshipsPTSCherry
2025 AGF Dallas Spring ClassicSUBCherry
2025 AGF Corpus Christi ChampionshipsSUBCherry
2025 AGF Corpus Christi ChampionshipsSUBCherry
2025 AGF Midland ChampionshipsSUBCherry
2025 AGF Midland ChampionshipsPTSCherry
2025 AGF Midland ChampionshipsPTSCherry
2025 AGF Midland ChampionshipsPTSCherry
#26 career meetings
Aeris Trevizo
Aeris Trevizo6wins
vs
Daphne Valdovinos
Daphne Valdovinos0wins
Austin II NoGi YouthSUB 9-0Trevizo
Austin II NoGi YouthSUB 5-2Trevizo
Austin II Gi YouthSUB 15-0Trevizo
Houston XIV NoGi YouthPTS 11-2Trevizo
Houston XIV Gi YouthSUB 9-0Trevizo
Texas VII Gi YouthPTS 9-0Trevizo
#34 career meetings
Conner Muniz
Conner Muniz3wins
vs
Blake Matthew Crowell
Blake Matthew Crowell1win
Austin II NoGi YouthSUB 2-0Muniz
Austin II Gi YouthSUB 0-0Muniz
Houston XV NoGi YouthSUB 0-0Muniz
Houston XV Gi YouthPTS 2-0Crowell
#44 career meetings
Ava Vu
Ava Vu4wins
vs
Emiliana Perez
Emiliana Perez0wins
Austin II NoGi YouthPTS 9-0Vu
Austin II Gi YouthPTS 9-0Vu
Austin II Gi YouthPTS 6-0Vu
Houston Xvi Gi YouthPTS 2-2Vu
#54 career meetings
Olivia Prewitt
Olivia Prewitt3wins
vs
Addie Moore
Addie Moore1win
Austin II NoGi YouthSUB 2-0Prewitt
The Nationals South Gi YouthSUB 7-0Prewitt
Austin II Gi YouthDEC 0-0Moore
Houston Xvi Gi YouthSUB 6-0Prewitt

Biggest White Belt Smurfs

10 white belts flagged

Smurfing is when a fighter stays at white belt to farm medals and submission wins by dominating true beginners.

JITSFighterAcademyRecordMedalsWhy
6,792Jigen Nagata
99-1925 golds12 comps14+ monthsTop 0%
Campuzano Martial Arts99-19
2536
99-1925 golds12 comps14+ monthsTop 0%
4,283Jahan Khalid
44-815 golds18 comps12+ monthsTop 0%
Pablo Silva BJJ44-8
1541
44-815 golds18 comps12+ monthsTop 0%
4,217Camilla Romo
8 golds10 comps8+ monthsTop 0%
Gracie Barra Chantilly14-0
8
8 golds10 comps8+ monthsTop 0%
4,037Millie Nguyen
21-47 golds16 compsTop 0%
Grit Factory21-4
731
21-47 golds16 compsTop 0%
3,822Daniel Pena JR
5 golds11 comps6+ monthsTop 1%
Pablo Silva BJJ18-6
512
5 golds11 comps6+ monthsTop 1%
3,693Sebastian Segovia
7 golds11 comps11+ monthsTop 1%
Pablo Silva BJJ17-3
71
7 golds11 comps11+ monthsTop 1%
3,454Ava Vu
23-111 golds8 comps6+ months
Gracie Barra Pearland23-1
112
23-111 golds8 comps6+ months
3,171Troy Belden
32-1410 golds16 comps11+ monthsTop 2%
Pablo Silva BJJ32-14
1042
32-1410 golds16 comps11+ monthsTop 2%
3,147Philipp Troitskii
13+ months
Kingsway Jiu Jitsu11-2
42
13+ months
2,821Saeed Sadikhli
5 comps6+ months
Soul Fighters Texas11-4
231
5 comps6+ months

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.