NAGACompleted
NAGA Albany II Grappling Championship
Saturday, May 31, 2025
The Armory · Albany, NY
170Competitors
35Academies
208Matches
74Divisions
78Golds
Results
Lions Den Martial Arts dominated NAGA Albany II with 6 golds, 7 silvers, and 3 bronzes across 58 divisions. Renzo Gracie Warwick finished second with 6 golds and 4 silvers, while Midtown Jiu Jitsu claimed third with 5 golds. Jack Strickland (white belt, 4177 rating) and Danielle Naomi Gordon-fallen (white belt, 3593 rating) led individual gold medalists, each capturing multiple championships at the event.
By the Numbers
The tournament produced a 37% submission rate—12 points below the North American Grappling Association's 49% season average—with 76 submissions across 208 decided matches. The youth beginner male 60-69.9 gi division served as the deepest bracket with 8 placements, indicating strong youth participation in that weight class. The 78 gold medals distributed across 35 academies and 58 divisions reflects broad competitive depth across skill levels.
Academy Intel
Lions Den Martial Arts led the medal count with 16 total medals, while Atlas Jiu-Jitsu accumulated 14 medals (4 golds, 9 silvers) despite ranking fifth. Renzo Gracie Warwick's efficiency stood out: their 10 total medals came with zero bronzes, indicating consistent top-two finishes. Faith Madison earned Tournament MVP honors, recognizing standout individual performance at the event.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lions Den Martial Arts led the team standings with 6 gold medals. Top gold medalists include Sergio Almodovar, Sergio Almodovar, Jack Strickland.
Lions Den Martial Arts finished first with 6 gold medals at NAGA Albany II Grappling Championship. View complete team standings and academy results on Jits.gg.
NAGA Albany II Grappling Championship had a 37% submission rate across 208 matches.
Yes, 208 matches are tracked for NAGA Albany II Grappling Championship. View full brackets and results on Jits.gg.
NAGA Albany II Grappling Championship was a NAGA tournament held at Albany, NY.
