NAGACompleted
NAGA Phoenix Grappling Championship
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Victorium · Scottsdale, AZ
398Competitors
79Academies
611Matches
127Divisions
162Golds
Results
Gracie Barra Avondale dominated the NAGA Phoenix Grappling Championship on January 25, capturing 10 gold medals across 79 competing academies. Aria Erin Parker (grey belt, rating 5844) and Sophia Jane Westcott (orange belt, rating 5434) led the individual medal race, each earning multiple golds. Joaquin Ivan Guzman took Tournament MVP honors in a 611-match competition spanning 111 divisions.
By the Numbers
The event produced a 58% submission rate—9 points above NAGA's 49% organizational average—indicating aggressive, finishing-focused grappling throughout the day. The youth beginner male 50-59.9 gi division drew the largest field with 11 placements, reflecting strong youth participation in that weight bracket. Of 611 decided matches, 355 ended by submission while 240 were decided on points.
Academy Intel
The Eyrie Jiu-Jitsu (Paragon BJJ Arizona) finished second with 8 golds, 6 silvers, and 5 bronzes across 19 total medals, outpacing Mako BJJ's 12-medal haul. Refuge BJJ placed fourth with 7 golds while producing two of the tournament's top-rated performers in Aria Erin Parker and Aubrey Elise Parker (yellow belt, rating 5307). Carlson Gracie Gilbert and Carlson Gracie Tucson combined for 12 golds despite competing as separate teams, demonstrating the Carlson Gracie organization's depth across the Arizona region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gracie Barra Avondale GRACIE BARRA ARIZONA JIU-JITSU & SELF-DEFENSE led the team standings with 10 gold medals. Top gold medalists include Kayleigh Harrington, Ariel Freitas Barbosa, Ariel Freitas Barbosa.
Gracie Barra Avondale GRACIE BARRA ARIZONA JIU-JITSU & SELF-DEFENSE finished first with 10 gold medals at NAGA Phoenix Grappling Championship. View complete team standings and academy results on Jits.gg.
NAGA Phoenix Grappling Championship had a 58% submission rate across 611 matches.
Yes, 611 matches are tracked for NAGA Phoenix Grappling Championship. View full brackets and results on Jits.gg.
NAGA Phoenix Grappling Championship was a NAGA tournament held at Scottsdale, AZ.
