NAGACompleted
NAGA Tennessee Grappling Championship
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Williamson County AgExpo Park · Nashvhille, TN
346Competitors
58Academies
474Matches
113Divisions
142Golds
Results
Gracie Barra Murfreesboro dominated the NAGA Tennessee Grappling Championship, capturing 9 golds and 21 total medals to lead all 58 academies. Azaliya Grace Jones (grey belt, rating 5700) and Rowan Cade Gilbert (yellow belt, rating 5407) from Memphis Judo and Jiu-Jitsu and RMA Jiu Jitsu Academy respectively posted the highest individual ratings among gold medalists. Aaron Kingdon (grey belt, rating 3980) from Team Hansen BJJ earned Tournament MVP honors while competing across multiple divisions.
By the Numbers
The event posted a 53% submission rate across 474 decided matches—4 points above the North American Grappling Association's 49% seasonal average. Submissions accounted for 251 finishes compared to 210 decisions by points, reflecting a submission-heavy ruleset. The youth beginner male 60–69.9 gi division emerged as the deepest bracket with 12 placements across 111 total divisions.
Academy Intel
Phoenix MMA and Fitness (ZENITH) finished 2nd with 18 total medals, including 9 golds, while Memphis Judo and Jiu-Jitsu claimed 3rd place with 23 medals across 8 golds. Jackson Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy (Luiz Palhares lineage) delivered the most efficient performance among top-10 programs, converting 6 golds from only 7 total medal placements. Team Hansen BJJ rounded out the medal count with 13 total medals, anchored by Aaron Kingdon's individual success.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gracie Barra Murfreesboro GRACIE BARRA led the team standings with 9 gold medals. Top gold medalists include Azaliya Grace Jones, Azaliya Grace Jones, Memphis Hale.
Gracie Barra Murfreesboro GRACIE BARRA finished first with 9 gold medals at NAGA Tennessee Grappling Championship. View complete team standings and academy results on Jits.gg.
NAGA Tennessee Grappling Championship had a 53% submission rate across 474 matches.
Yes, 474 matches are tracked for NAGA Tennessee Grappling Championship. View full brackets and results on Jits.gg.
NAGA Tennessee Grappling Championship was a NAGA tournament held at Nashvhille, TN.
