NAGACompleted
NAGA North Carolina Grappling Championship
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Hickory Convention Center · Hickory, NC
276Competitors
54Academies
377Matches
98Divisions
115Golds
Results
Victory Martial Arts BJJ dominated the NAGA North Carolina Grappling Championship on November 14, 2025, capturing 18 gold medals across 39 total placements. The Hickory-based event drew 53 academies competing across 88 divisions, producing 377 matches and 119 gold medals. Grey belt Luke Wacaster (Victory Martial Arts BJJ, rating 4327) and yellow belt Francis Takle (Union Martial Arts, rating 4385) emerged as top individual performers, while Houston Rudisill earned Tournament MVP honors.
By the Numbers
The event's 45% submission rate fell 4 points below the NAGA season average of 49%, indicating a higher proportion of decision-based finishes than typical. The youth beginner male 60-69.9 gi division served as the deepest bracket with 8 placements, concentrating competitive depth in the youngest age category. Of 377 decided matches, 169 ended by submission while 203 went to decision or points.
Academy Intel
Real American Grappling CHECKMAT finished second in team standings with 14 golds and 28 total medals, trailing Victory Martial Arts by 11 placements. PMA Oak Ridge placed third with 13 golds and 30 total medals, demonstrating competitive depth despite fewer gold finishes than the runner-up. Union Martial Arts and Saga Combat Systems tied for fourth with 14 total medals each, while smaller programs like Carolina Combat Sports & Fitness and Fight Sports Charlotte each captured 4 golds with minimal silver or bronze support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Victory Martial Arts BJJ led the team standings with 18 gold medals. Top gold medalists include Houston Rudisill, Houston Rudisill, Francis Takle.
Victory Martial Arts BJJ finished first with 18 gold medals at NAGA North Carolina Grappling Championship. View complete team standings and academy results on Jits.gg.
NAGA North Carolina Grappling Championship had a 45% submission rate across 377 matches.
Yes, 377 matches are tracked for NAGA North Carolina Grappling Championship. View full brackets and results on Jits.gg.
NAGA North Carolina Grappling Championship was a NAGA tournament held at Hickory, NC.
