NAGACompleted
NAGA Long Island Grappling Championship
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Cherry Valley Sports · West Hempstead, NY
204Competitors
46Academies
274Matches
92Divisions
84Golds
Results
Budokan Martial Arts Renzo Gracie NY dominated the NAGA Long Island Championship on March 21, capturing 15 gold medals across 72 divisions. The West Hempstead event drew 46 academies competing in 274 matches, with Budokan's 24 total medals (15 gold, 6 silver, 3 bronze) nearly doubling second-place Team MAD Grappler's 13 medals. Kevin Rafael Mota (Royal Jiu Jitsu, grey belt, 3677 rating) and Camila Acosta (Royal Jiu Jitsu, grey belt, 3582 rating) posted the highest individual ratings among gold medalists, while white belt Noah Brown (Budokan, 3580 rating) demonstrated early-career dominance. Carmelo Di Gioia earned Tournament MVP honors.
By the Numbers
The event's 52% submission rate exceeded the NAGA season average of 49%, with 143 of 274 decided matches ending by submission versus 118 by points or decision. The youth beginner male 60–69.9 nogi division served as the deepest bracket with 11 placements, indicating strong youth participation in that age range. This submission-heavy profile aligns with NAGA's grappling-focused ruleset and reflected consistent finishing across all belt levels.
Academy Intel
Budokan's 24-medal haul outpaced Team MAD Grappler (13 medals) and Glory Martial Arts Center (8 medals) by significant margins in team scoring. Trasso Jiu Jitsu & Wrestling finished fourth with 12 total medals despite only 4 golds, suggesting deeper bracket placements in mid-tier divisions. Royal Jiu Jitsu produced two of the tournament's top-rated gold medalists despite finishing eighth in team standings, indicating quality over volume in their competitive roster.
Frequently Asked Questions
Budokan Martial Arts RENZO GRACIE NY led the team standings with 15 gold medals. Top gold medalists include Diamond Anthony Armello, Diamond Anthony Armello, Camila Acosta.
Budokan Martial Arts RENZO GRACIE NY finished first with 15 gold medals at NAGA Long Island Grappling Championship. View complete team standings and academy results on Jits.gg.
NAGA Long Island Grappling Championship had a 52% submission rate across 274 matches.
Yes, 274 matches are tracked for NAGA Long Island Grappling Championship. View full brackets and results on Jits.gg.
NAGA Long Island Grappling Championship was a NAGA tournament held at West Hempstead, NY.
